By Scott Clark The Nerd, The Lofte Community Theatre, Sunday October 15, 2023 In his director’s introduction, before the play began, The Lofte’s Kevin Colbert gave the audience some background about The Nerd. Set in 1979, The Nerd is the first of two major literary contributions made by playwright Larry Shue, and first premiered in…
By Sheri Berger The Mousetrap, The Lofte Community Theatre, Friday September 1, 2023 Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned sleuthy Agatha Christie mystery with many red herrings? It’s a wonderful choice for this time of year, when autumn begins lovely colors and spooky stories start to emerge. I encourage you to read this article and…
By Jamie Bullins 9 to 5, Lofte Community Theatre, Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:00 pm. There may not be a lot going on in Manley, NE. It’s not a hopping metropolis most likely. Now, this is actually only like the third time I’ve ever set foot in Manley, so, I don’t want to judge it…
By Andy Dillehay Doublewide, Texas, The Lofte Community Theatre, March 24, 2023 The Lofte Community Theatre kicked off its 2023 season with a heaping dose of down-home fun. Directed by The Lofte’s artistic director, Kevin Colbert, Doublewide, Texas is a fast-paced crowd pleaser. Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, this production feels…
By Jamie Bullins Lofte Community Theatre, Saturday, October 15, 2022, 7:00 pm. I must start by saying what a delight it was to visit the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley last evening. The drive from Lincoln was about 40 minutes or so, and just seeing this exceptional facility, kind of out in the middle of…
By Sheri Berger The Diary of Anne Frank at The Lofte Community Theatre, Friday September 2, 2022 7PM Experiencing this play is a must for all ages. It’s possible that people will immediately think this play is just a sad play. While it is a drama, and it is sad, this still isn’t exactly accurate….
By Sheri Berger Lofte Community Theatre, Saturday July 16, 2022, 7PM Omigod you guys! The cast of Legally Blonde at the Lofte Community Theatre has created an energetic show! From the very beginning until the very end of this musical, there is nonstop music, energy, and dancing. This cast is having fun, and they know…
By Tom DeMars and Paige Allison Lofte Community Theatre, Friday May 6, 2022 7PM Just south of I-80, off of Hwy 50, only 45 minutes from Lincoln is one of Nebraska’s hidden gems: the Lofte Theatre, home to the Born in a Barn Players. The Lofte has been providing community theater since the 1970’s and…
By Sam Pynes Harvey, Lofte Community Theatre, April 1, 2022 7PM I always like visiting The Lofte: they have a very open and welcoming atmosphere and performing space. If you haven’t been there, you should really check it out. Before the show, Artistic Director Kevin Colbert welcomed the audience, including a couple who were celebrating…
By Sheri Berger Lofte Community Theatre, December 4, 2021, 7 PM. On the outskirts of the city, in the middle of rural Nebraska farmland, is a barn where magic happens. Christmas is an especially magical time of year at the Lofte Community Theatre. Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert, and local radio personality and talented songwriter Mick…
