BLUEBARN THEATRE Presents:POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
by Selina Fillinger
Directed by Susan Clement
May 23rd – June 23rd
When the President unwittingly spins a sexist PR nightmare into a global crisis, seven brilliant and beleaguered women must risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to save the world. This riotously funny feminist farce is an irreverent look at sex and politics through the eyes of the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world.
Cast:
Kim Jubenville: Harriet
Ashley Kobza: Jean
Theresa Sindelar: Stephanie
Sydney Readman: Dusty
Kim Gambino: Bernadette
Breanna Carodine: Chris
Nina Washington: Margaret
Creatives:
Tatiana Sandoval: Assistant Director, Bindi Kang: Dramaturg, Kevin Barratt: Fight Choreographer, Natalie Hanson: Choreographer, Madelyn Hubbard: Resident Stage Manager, Martin Marchitto: Scenic Designer, Michelle Harvey: Lighting Designer, Denise Ervin: Costume Designer, Mindy Cotner: Sound Board Op, Craig Lee: Scenic Artist, Shane Staiger: Master Carpenter, Sally Grosenbach: Master Electrician
Performances & Tickets
May 23rd - June 23rd | Thurs-Sat @ 7:30pm
Sun., June 2nd & June 9th @ 6:00 pm and June 16th & 23rd @ 2:00 pm
**ASL Performance Friday, May 31st
Audio Description Services available upon request
General Admission ($44), Educator | Healthcare | Military ($40), BLUCREW ($30) purchase tickets here or by calling the box office Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm @ 402-345-1576
No Refunds Available.
Age Disclaimer: 16 and up
POTUS is generously sponsored by:
Devin Fox and Rob Block, Whitmore Charitable Trust, Bruce Reneaud & Kerry Dobson, Rich and Fran Juro, Jannette Davis, Social Cinema Foundation
Engagement Events:
Afterwords: Post-Show Chat with Cast & Creatives
Friday, May 24 th | Directly following the show
Location: BLUEBARN Theater
Moderator: Bindi Kang
Step behind the scenes and join the Cast and Creatives from POTUS for a lively peek into the making of the play! Discover the juicy inspirations behind the characters, the hilarious mishaps during production, and the unexpected twists in the script that mirror today’s political atmosphere. Get ready to laugh, learn, and interact with the cast and creatives as we spill all the backstage secrets and share the joy of bringing POTUS to life!
SARO Cider / BLUEBARN Theatre
HERstory Themed Trivia Night
Wednesday, June 5th | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: SARO Cider | 1012 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Step into the realm of untold narratives at HERstory Trivia Night where the spotlight shines on the remarkable women who shaped history! From groundbreaking scientists to trailblazing activists, every question unveils a chapter of resilience, innovation, and empowerment. Join us for an evening of celebration and enlightenment, honoring the often-overlooked heroines who paved the way for change!
1 st Place team: 2 single tickets for POTUS & 1 $50 gift card to SARO Cider
2 nd Place team: $20 gift card to SARO Cider
“The Women Who Built Omaha”
Book Talk & Signing with author Dr. Eileen Wirth
Sunday, June 9th | 5:15 pm– 5:45 pm
Location: BLUEBARN Porch yard
Dr. Eileen Wirth, a professor emeritus of journalism at Creighton University, and author on Omaha and Nebraska history, will join us on BLUEBARN’s porch yard to share captivating stories from her book, “The Women Who Built Omaha.” Dr. Wirth will shed light on the remarkable women behind the founding or co-founding of iconic Omaha institutions like Creighton University, Joslyn Art Museum, Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska Furniture Mart, the Malcolm X Birth Site, and many more. Books will be available for purchase for $20 cash or check only. No cards.
“The Women Who Built Omaha” received the 2023 Best Biography Award from the Nebraska Center for the Book.
Afterwords: Advancing Gender Equity Locally
In Conversation with Jo Giles, Executive Director, Women’s Fund of Omaha
Thursday, June 20 th | Directly following the show
Location: BLUEBARN Theatre
Join us in conversation with Jo Giles, the Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Omaha, who leads the organization’s work to address gender-based inequities in our community through collaboration that identifies, researches, and creates solutions to advance, educate, and fund lasting impact, speaks about local opportunities to protect, advance and advocate for gender equity. For more than 30 years, the Women’s Fund has been working on the most critical challenges facing those who experience gender-based oppression. These issues—economic security, freedom from violence, leadership, sexual literacy and reproductive health care—are complex but not unsolvable. Now is the time to challenge systems and create effective solutions. Together, we can create communities where everyone can reach their full potential.
Art in the Blue
BLUEBARN Mammel Lobby
Art Exhibit
“EMPOWERHER: A Tribute to Female Strength”
Curated by: Jared Spence
All art proceeds go directly to participating artists.
The exhibit will be open to the public 45 minutes before each show and during box office hours Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm in the BLUEBARN Lobby.
Pre-Show Art Chats with Curator, Jared Spence
June, June 1 st | 7:00 pm, before the 7:30 pm show, artist TBA
June, June 16 th | 1:30 pm, before the 2:00 pm show, artist, TBA
Please join us for two pre-show conversations with Jared and the “EMPOWERHER: a Tribute to Female Strength” artists.
For more up-to-date engagement events and information, please visit our website at bluebarn.org
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Masks are always welcome for those who feel more comfortable wearing them in the theatre.
Event Venue
1106 South 10th Street,Omaha,68108,US, United States
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