Acting Theory & Practice

**AI Omaha** is teaming up with the **.NET User Group** for a **combined event on Thursday, April 2nd.** We are bringing together two communities for one night of learning, connection, and real-world AI insights and we’re excited about it! **What to Expect** This session will lean a bit more **technical,** as we step into how engineering teams are actually implementing AI in their day-to-day workflows. This is a unique opportunity to: · See how AI is being used *inside real companies* · Understand what “AI-first” really looks like in practice · Learn from real wins, challenges, and lessons learned **Featured Speakers from Buildertrend** **Kirit Chandran** – Senior Director of Software Engineering Kirit leads core platform teams at Buildertrend and champions AI-first development. He focuses on applying AI in practical, repeatable ways that accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards of quality. **Alexander Ryan** – Software Engineer II An Iowa State graduate and former intern, Alexander works on Buildertrend’s Plans experience and is passionate about helping teams adopt AI through strong workflows and best practices. **Maanas Varma Datla** – Data Engineer With a background in software engineering, Maanas focuses on driving practical, grounded AI adoption that delivers real business value. A huge Thank You to Buildertrend for hosting and providing the food and drinks! **Agenda:** **5:30–6:00 PM:** Networking & food **6:00–7:00 PM:** Presentation If you’ve been curious about how AI is changing software engineering, this is a great room to be in!.

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Everyone loves musicals, but they take so much time to rehearse, cast, build a set, and more... or do they? In Closing Night Debut you will see a brand-new musical, made up completely on the spot, just for you! Come watch the magic of improvised music, where we take suggestions from our audience to create a whole Broadway show off the top of our heads! Hosted by two-time OEAA award winning comedic ensemble Pandemic! @ the Disco. To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/closing-night-debut?date=2026-04-03T20:00:00)

The Broken Magic Comedy Hour is a stand-up comedy series brought to you by founding OK Party member and national touring comedian Zach Peterson. Featuring some of the best stand-up comics in the Midwest and beyond, The BMCH is a professionally run show that will have you coming back for more month after month. This special edition of the show will also feature Deanna Ortiz as the special guest. Voted Best Standup in *The Chicago Reader* three years in a row and named one of *Time Out’s* Comics to Watch in 2025, she is the host of the podcast *Crushes!*, the Signal Award-winning audio series *It’s Crime For Bed* on Hatch+, and *The Drunk Cooking Show* on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s *Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!* and her stand-up has been featured in *Vulture*, *WGN News*, *FOX Good Day Chicago*, and *Time Out Chicago*. A fixture in the Chicago comedy scene, she regularly performs at venues like The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and The Lincoln Lodge, where she has been a cast member since 2016. Known for blending narrative storytelling with sharp observational humor and vulnerability, Deanna brings a style that feels conversational and relatable, covering topics like dating, everyday awkwardness, and self-doubt. She continues to headline shows, create original content, and expand her voice in podcasting and writing. To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-broken-magic-comedy-hour-84e775f5-17b3-43ba-acec-bfe0bedddbaf?date=2026-04-04T20:00:00)

Note: This week we’re at the Millard library.

Two headliners for the price of one! Come see both comedians doing a full set and then riffing as a duo together at the end. Originally from Chicago, now based out of much warmer Austin, TX, Matt Banwart was host/founder of Roast Battle Chicago at Zanies for 3 years, where the show won the Best Indie Comedy Show in Chicago. Matt also has a #1 comedy album on Amazon, iTunes, and Sirius XM. Most recently, Matt had a mini special on LMAOF, and I am the co-host of the new online show You Laugh You Leave Live with YouTuber Jimmy Here (1.7M subscribers). Matt is known for his constant comedy writing and quick off-the-cuff moments live. While you might recognize him from TikTok or Instagram, where he has accumulated over 15million views, he is above all a stand up comedian and best live. Based out of Chicago, Ken Hamlett is the star of a PBS stand-up comedy documentary and was featured on the world-famous Just For Laughs comedy festival. He has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, and most recently has been working regularly with Nimesh Patel and Nate Jackson on the road. His show "A Drunken Night Out" has been at Backline before and the crowd loved it! To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/speakeasy-comedy-w-matt-banwart-and-ken-hamlett?date=2026-04-02T19:00:00)

Tickets here https://tinyurl.com/2umx24vj Voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader’s 3 years in a row, and named one of Time Out’s Comics To Watch in 2025, Deanna Ortiz is the host of the podcast ‘Crushes!’, The Signal Award Winning audio series ‘It’s Crime For Bed’ on Hatch+, and The Drunk Cooking Show on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and her standup has been featured in Vulture, WGN News, FOX Good Day Chicago, and TimeOut Chicago. Over the years, she has become a fixture in the Chicago comedy scene, performing regularly at The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and the Lincoln Lodge (where she’s been part of the cast since 2016). Her comedic voice blends narrative storytelling, sharp observational humor, and vulnerability. Deanna tackles topics such as dating, daily awkwardness, and self‑doubt in a way that feels like she’s talking with the audience, not at them. Deanna continues performing across Chicago and beyond, headlining shows, collaborating on creative content, and expanding her voice in podcasting and writing.

It’s the Backline’s Yes Andys! Come join us for a night of celebration as we showcase some of the best improv teams Omaha has to offer! Who will take home the coveted Yes Andy? Find out this Thursday! To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-yes-andys?date=2026-04-09T19:00:00)

"The Strangers" is a 2-person improv show featuring Timmy Tamisiea and Will Meinen; two people who at one time didn't know each other and now they do! Timmy trained and taught in Chicago and LA and continues to perform around the country with the Westside Comedy theater. Will got his start at The Backline, and trained/performed in Chicago at the iO and Second City theaters. Both Timmy and Will moved back home to Omaha during the pandemic and decided to start performing together, initially as strangers and now as friends. To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-strangers?date=2026-04-11T20:30:00)

Tickets can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-the-matt-tickets-1984650501074?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Prime Location. Prime Comedy. Touring comics will be performing Sunday, April 12th at 7pm in Downtown Omaha at The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill! This is a lineup you will NOT wanna miss.

Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell 'jokes' and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can find in Omaha! To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/dad-jokes?date=2026-04-10T20:00:00)

Check out this *free* Meetup event, welcoming new and returning folks interested in the Omaha improv and comedy community! We're getting together at the Backline before the evening shows on Thursday, April 9 \~ Doors and bar will open at 5:45 PM. Then between 6 and 6:45 PM, we may play some fast and fun improv games - no pressure at all; it's all about having fun and meeting new people! There is no cost to join this pre-show get-together (5:45 - 7 PM)! We encourage attendees to stay and catch the two ticketed improv shows afterwards together, one starting at 7 PM and the other at 9 PM; tickets to the improv shows are available online here https://backlinecomedy.com/home/shows/ or at the door!