FireBelly Rep

12/19/2018

We'd like to thank the 101 following people (and YOU!) for an absolutely INCREDIBLE 2018!

We are so grateful for all of the attendees, speakers, sponsors, partners, and volunteers who have played a huge role in the success of our organization this year! That includes the following...

BarCamp sponsors & volunteers:
KANEKO
Agape Red
Adobe
FireBelly Rep
TechOmaha
William M. Riley
Flame Schoeder
Hi-Fi House
Screen Ink
Flywheel
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals
Emspace + Lovgren
Lyconic
Gabe Kangas
Colophon Type Foundry
Brickway Brewery & Distillery
WordCamp Omaha
Preston Badeer
Skyler Simpson
Bryan Findell
Angie Hempel
Bridget McQuillan
Kayden Mannino
Carley Scott Fields
Teruko Tsubaki
Peyton Pearson
Morgan Fields

Diversity and Inclusion speakers & partners:
Joe Gerstandt
Mart Sedky, OPPD
Antionette Carroll, Creative Reaction Lab
Teruko Tsubaki
Partnership 4 Kids
Yolanda Williams
Shukura Huggins
CMT Corporate Partners
Omaha Steaks
Hayneedle
Omaha Public Library
Amy Mather
Anna Wilcoxon

SHOW sponsors, speakers & volunteers:
Kaneko
Donovan Beery and Eleven19
Regal Printing Company
Field Paper
Daake
Round & Round
Brickway Brewery & Distillery
Magnolia Hotels
porridge papers
Sadie RedWing
Richard Hollant
Marq Merwin
Kat Dover
Maren Haddad
Guadalupe Lopez
Kurumi Kinosh*ta
Rachel Zelm

Studio Tour partners:
Archrival
SecretPenguin
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Upstream Brewing
Mulhall’s
Lighthouse Pizza
Pitch

Me, Myself and Design sponsors, speakers, portfolio reviewers & partners:
Hudl (Eric Brouillett)
Southeast Community College
Metropolitan Community College
Sticker Mule
Skillshare
Peter Worth, Swanson Russell
Doug McClure, Hudl
Elise Hernandez Wieseman, Archrival
Leanne Prewitt, Ervin & Smith
Neveen Hegab
Jackson Troe, appsky
Samee Callahan, PLAY Creative
Kevin Buglewicz, Hudl
Cam O'Brien, Turnpost
Ana Gavia, UNO
Lisa Lorraine, Swanson Russell
Peter Morris, PLAY Creative
Jane Shinn
Nathan Kirkman
Ana Gavia
Kelsey Janda
Randall Myers
Daniel Neuman
Skyler Mosby
Jenny Slater
Jason McKelvey
Taylor Stimbert
Athena Butler
Meg Stice
Lauren Simonsen
Kayla Brinkerhoff
Ben Swift
Sarah Davis
Jordan Lambrecht

Nikki Villagomez partners:
Nikki Villagomez
Cheryl Dyer Calligraphy & Hand Lettering
Nicole Adkins

And, of course, we want to thank YOU for being such a key part of our year.

(PS: Want to be more involved with AIGA in 2019? Join the board or become a volunteer here: https://nebraska.aiga.org/get-involved/join-the-board/)

11/16/2018

What a whirlwind two weeks of recordings with the incomparable Shannon Jackson.

With everybody talking about how thankful they are, we’d like to publicly say just how thankful WE are for the hard work, dedication, and thoughtfulness Shannon’s brought to Panopticon.

We’re creeping closer, kids. Stay tuned.

10/08/2018

Oh, hi there.

Miss us? Maybe not. Maybe you didn't even notice we've been radio silent for a while. But, we feel pretty confident, when you find out what we've been cooking, you'll forgive us.

For the past two years, this little Island of Misfit Toys has been creating the best thing we can. We're going to give you the best of us. And we can't wait for you to experience it.

It features incredible performances from Raydell Cordell III, Nichole Nelson Hawkins, Andy Niess, Echelle Childers, Nick Zadina, John Hatcher, Sean Carlson, Ben Beck, Suzanne Withem, Matthew Lee Karasek, Sarah Gibson, Anna Jordan, Mallory Vallier, Coco Colleen, Chris Shonka, and the fearless, intelligent, extraordinary Shannon Jackson.

There's still a lot to do. But, we reached a milestone today and tomorrow we'll hit the next one. And so on and so forth until this podcast, , hits the digital waves.

We'll keep you posted on our progress. And, like always, we remain unendingly thankful for the support of our community, family, and friends.

Stay with us. We won't disappoint you.

07/10/2018

We're so excited to help support some awesome, impromptu talks at BarCamp Omaha 2018 this year!

Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and find your people.

We know speaking in public can be straight-up terrifying — so this year, has partnered with FireBelly Rep to provide two aides at every speaking track. One person to handle your tech needs, and the other for a little emotional support!

Now for the real challenge: deciding what to talk about...

04/18/2018

Hey! Look what our friend Matt Bailey did!

I know we've been quiet for a while but...its because big stuff's on the way!

03/22/2018

Feeling attacked... XD XD XD

Man of Green Gables: It’s Anne of Green Gables, but a man! (He’s nothing like Anne. He’s more like…IDK, Ryan Gosling? He available?)

11/14/2017

Well, this is exciting!

The wonderful, talented, delightful Anthony D Holmes has been nominated for Best Actor in BEASTIARY for the Broadway World Omaha Awards!

Way to go Anthony! Let's rock the vote.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Share-the-BWW-Awards-20171106

10/21/2017

Hey!

It's Matt Bailey's birthday!

Matt, we think it's pretty great you were born. Your talent, dedication, forward-thinking, and sprinkle of sass are just what this community and this world need right about now (not to mention FireBelly - you are the Cher to our Tai).

You don't know who Matt Bailey is, you say? Well then obviously you should check out The Studio of Matthew Bailey and just sit in amazement and wonder all day! (Then maybe, y'know, give him a call for your design needs.)

Have an amazing day, Matt! We love you and are so glad to have you on the team.

10/11/2017

FireBelly Rep wants to say a HUGE HAPPY FREAKIN' BIRTHDAY to one of our greatest friends, biggest supporters, a guy who always shows up ready to play: Andy Niess!

Chances are if you're in the Omaha theatre scene, you know Andy Neiss. He's worn a lot of hats (literally and metaphorically) for lots of years in town, and we're sure almost anybody could come up with wonderful things to say about him.

But here's what FireBelly specifically has to say:

- Andy is always all in. There is nothing less than 110% when this guy in on your team.
- Andy is supportive and excited about every project he's involved with. He's been a passionate supporter of our startup since day one!
- Andy is kindness personified. Seriously, there's not a mean bone in this guy's body.
- Andy is gracious and humble. He's thankful for every experience. We should all take a page from his book.

Basically, the FireBelly team are Andy's NUMBER ONE FAN! So, say happy birthday to Niess and play some Talking Heads in honor of him today. He'll be genuinely thankful for every word sent his way.

Thanks for being a team player, Andy! You're rad as hell. Here's an awesome picture from our Dungeon High program:

10/05/2017

Hello Internet!

In conjunction with our latest project, a podcast called Panopticon, we're looking for stories about sleep paralysis.

Sleep Paralysis is a condition in which your body remains in a sleep state but your mind is awake. This can happen when you are falling asleep or when you are waking up. There are varying associated symptoms, however, you always are unable to move anything but your eyes. It is less common, but still prevalent to experience hallucinations during an episode of sleep paralysis.

Many people, across the globe, experience similar hallucinations. The most common shared hallucinations are an old hag, a black cat, and shadow people - specifically led by a man in a tall hat.

Have you ever had an episode of sleep paralysis? We'd love to hear your stories. Comment below, send a private message, or call us and leave a voicemail at 402-979-6078 and your story may be included in episode one!

We'll also be sharing your stories with the charming and crazy-smart, Professor Christopher French, a psychologist specializing in the psychology of paranormal beliefs and experiences, cognition and emotion (who is also featured in episode one and is a fantastically delightful interviewee!)

*If you wish to remain anonymous, FireBelly will absolutely respect your privacy. Please let us know if this is the case in your message or voicemail.

09/29/2017

Well Hey There Campers!

Notice something different? Did we get a new hair cut? YES! Welcome to the new-and-improved FireBelly Rep page brought to you by the incredible Matt Bailey of . We are SO excited, not only for a totally rad makeover, but for our upcoming season.

Our second season is all about play. From an improvisational investigative podcast with a devised twist, to terraforming one of Jupiter’s moons from a playground in the heart of Omaha, we’ll dive into exploration and expansion with notes of noir, sci-fi, colliding artistic mediums, and an open invitation to join in the games.

Which reminds us...start following us now for more info on our current project: Panopticon. Our first Podcast began with the desire to explore the mysteries of human existence by investigating scientific, spiritual, and magical theories for our unexplained shared experiences, but we unravel a twisted road we weren’t prepared for. We promise it's a journey you’ll want to traverse with us but keep in mind, it's not for the faint of heart. ?

Have an idea? Want to be a part of the fun? The answer is already yes. Chat with us about the several ways to get involved this season and beyond. Message, email, call, smoke signal, pigeon carrier, we love it all and are ready to put you on the story-tellers seat by the bonfire.

Last, but certainly not least, a HUGE shout out to our Fire Starters from season one. Without your support, we wouldn’t have made it this far, and we’re so uncontainably excited to start sharing our projects with you. Want to be a Fire Starter and support FireBelly Rep? Email us at [email protected] or keep an eye out for fun ways to stoke the fire.

09/29/2017