Join us for a conversation with Executive Artistic Director, Lara Marsh and Board President, Nic Jansen! We attended the Omaha Fringe Fest Lottery Drawing event, "Coffee and Connections" on March 14th at Blackstone Theater and spoke to some of the winners, alternates and sat down with both Lara and Nic. Now that the line-up is chosen, the Omaha Fringe Button Contest has begun, as well as applications for technical positions (Stage manager, Lighting Designer/Board Operator, Box Office manager and Sound Board Operators. Applications for both the Button Contest and Technical positions will close on April 18th. Omaha Fringe Festival is always looking for volunteers too, so check out their website to sign up!

The theme for this years' festival was also announced and is "Proud to be US"

We also spoke with these Fringe Fest Lottery Winners and Alternate Winners!

• Patrick Kilcoyne, "Fill The Glass"
• Addison Franklin with $1.25 Productions, "I Plead the August 5th"
• Timothy Mantil, "The Friend I Grew Old With"
• Julian Adair, Ever After Productions "A Suite for Small Spaces Part 3"

There's so much exciting art being made for the 2026 Omaha Fringe Festival! Get your tickets now!

Tickets and Website: https://omahafringe.org

Fringe Festival Dates: August 6-9, 2026 at UNO, Blackstone and Shelterbelt Theatre