18. Diana Explains it All

This is it, Forkies! Amy & Diana have decided to hang up the Theatre Forks hat and record one last episode. Thanks for all your listenership over the years!As mentioned in this episode, Theatre Forks will soon not be available on streaming services. However, all of our episodes are available on our Episode Archive, which can be found here: linktr.ee/theatreforkspod Diana's new podcast, Two Show Day, will be launching soon! Follow us here: linktr.ee/twoshowdayLocal theatre mentioned in this episode:Dear Jack, Dear Louise, The Haunting of Hill House, and Cabaret, all coming up at the Fire Hall: ggfct.comSweeney Todd, Mar 20-29 from The Empty State Theatre: theemptystate.comThe Pillowman, Feb 14-Mar 2 at Albany Civic Theater: albanycivictheater.orgThe Mystery of Edwin Drood, Jan 2026 at SLOC Musical Theater: sloctheater.org

On this episode, Diana interviews director/performer extraordinaire Brian Clemente about Spring Awakening at SLOC, the power of Charlie Brown, and Great Comet (!). Plus, we play a very special Broadway FMK! Theatre mentioned in this episode:Spring Awakening at SLOC Musical Theater, Jan 19-28: sloctheater.orgInto the Woods at Fort Salem Theater, Apr 5-14: fortsalem.com

Diana and her husband Jeremiah travelled to NYC to see Here We Are, the final Stephen Sondheim musical! Hear all about it in this episode. 

No, it's not a ghost, it's the return of the Theatre Forks podcast! Taking turns, Diana talks solo about life in New York and her top 5 theatre experiences since moving. Theatre mentioned in this episode:GGFCT: The Dark Heart of Poe, Frozen Jr., You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: ggfct.comSLOC: Spring Awakening: sloctheater.org 

Comin' atcha from two different time zones, Theatre Forks returns! On this episode, Amy and Diana talk to the cast and creative team of Proof at the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre about the reopening of the building, pants mishaps, and of course, Patti LuPone. Theatre mentioned in this episode:Proof at GGFCT,  now through Oct 23: ggfct.comAnnie at Empire Theatre Company, sold out through Oct 17The Importance of Being Earnest at UND,  Nov 11-20: burtness.und.eduI Scream Sundays at the Empire, starting Oct 24: empireartscenter.com

Amy & Diana sit down one more time in person before Diana's big move and discuss all her shows from the last three years. Fear not, Friends of the Pod, Theatre Forks will return!We also discuss GGFCT's recently unveiled 74th season! For more information: ggfct.com

Amy & Diana talk to actor and director Emily Wirkus about her return to Grand Forks, fulfilling dream roles, and hot audition tips.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com

Amy and Diana talk to actor/choreographer/director and Friend of the Pod Casey Paradies about earning his MFA, working in the theatre, and Elaine Stritch stories. PLUS, we play Toot or Boot with your favorite musicals! Theatre mentioned in this episode:Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.comThe Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.orgA Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comFrozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.orgKids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com

Amy and Diana talk to UND's Costume Designer/Instructor Camilla Morrison about her newest project "Of The Earth: Stories of Women in North Dakota," face casting, and her polydactyl cat, Alexis Rose.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.comThe Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.orgA Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comFrozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.orgKids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com

Amy & Diana talk to playwright, lyricist, novelist and composer (of many things, including our theme song!) Connor Wielgosz about theatre summer camp, Airbnb adventures, and Connor's new musical making its world premiere at the Fire Hall Theatre, Fool's Gold.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Songs for A New World at UND: burtness.und.eduUrinetown at Central High School: spacompany.orgAnnie at NDSU: showare.ndsu.eduFool's Gold at GGFCT: ggfct.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com