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John Holden won the 2026 Olivier Award for Best Actor for the London production of KenRex

Posted on April 20, 2026 by roger

 I saw KenRex and spoke with actor/writer John Holden last night, and I will have a lot coming down the pike on this. John’s one-man show portrays 30 characters from Skidmore/Nodaway County, including David Baird, Trena McElroy, the Bowencamps, attorney … Continue reading →

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Review of KenRex in London Play: “Making a Murderer meets The Simpsons.”

Posted on April 18, 2026 by roger

Here’s Mickey Joe Theatre Review: KenRex, a one-person musical, based on Ken Rex McElroy, who was killed in Skidmore in 1981.  This review is for the London production.  It opened in New York in April 2026. Including the YouTube-generated transcript … Continue reading →

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My Three Angels Nodaway Community Theatre at American Legion 1968

Posted on April 10, 2026 by roger

In 1968, the Nodaway Community Theatre performed shows at a theatre-in-the-round in the American Legion.  Cast members included prominent residents (including former Mayor Charles Koebel, pictured above) as well as prominent Northwest instructors.  The Forum ran full-page ads for the … Continue reading →

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