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Great Plains Theatre Commons

By David Koesters

Published July 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT

We hear from the Great Plains Theatre Commons, learn about their mission to strengthen community by supporting the creation and sharing of diverse new stories, and about how people can get involved.

Special thanks to Kevin Lawler, Ellen Struve, and Denise Chapman for taking the time to talk about the Great Plains Theatre Commons.

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David Koesters

David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.

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