The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin was the Union’s first musical production. Denise Chapman directed the play, which was originally written by Kirsten Childs, for an 11-show run in October of 2018. The cast consisted of 11 local actors portraying more than thirty characters over three decades. The show went on to win multiple awards at last year’s OEA awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Outstanding Musical. In this episode, we talk with Brandi Smith, who took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical for Bubbly Black Girl. Brandi has also appeared in productions like More than Neighbors at the Union and Red Summer at the Bluebarn Theatre. In addition to acting, Brandi also sings background for Dominique Morgan and the experience. Visit our website: https://oea-awards.org/ The Union: https://www.u-ca.org/ Made at Mind and Soul Studios: https://mindandsoul1013fm.org/?v=36b03dc28b10 Follow us on Social Media @oeaawards Produced and edited by Sophia Ridder:  https://sophiedridder.wixsite.com/watchablemedia

Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards Podcast

Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards

How Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin took over this year's OEA-Awards

AUG 6, 202026 MIN
Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards Podcast

How Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin took over this year's OEA-Awards

AUG 6, 202026 MIN

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The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin was the Union’s first musical production. Denise Chapman directed the play, which was originally written by Kirsten Childs, for an 11-show run in October of 2018. The cast consisted of 11 local actors portraying more than thirty characters over three decades. The show went on to win multiple awards at last year’s OEA awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Outstanding Musical. In this episode, we talk with Brandi Smith, who took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical for Bubbly Black Girl. Brandi has also appeared in productions like More than Neighbors at the Union and Red Summer at the Bluebarn Theatre. In addition to acting, Brandi also sings background for Dominique Morgan and the experience. Visit our website: https://oea-awards.org/ The Union: https://www.u-ca.org/ Made at Mind and Soul Studios: https://mindandsoul1013fm.org/?v=36b03dc28b10 Follow us on Social Media @oeaawards Produced and edited by Sophia Ridder:  https://sophiedridder.wixsite.com/watchablemedia