Omaha Community Playhouse Newsletter

October 2007 - Vol. 1, Issue 6

Omaha's Holiday Tradition -
A Christmas Carol
TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 2nd at 10 a.m.
Author: Charles Dickens
Adapted for the Stage by Charles Jones
Music by John Bennett

November 16 - December 23, 2007 • A Special Event on the Mainstage

Timeless – Tradition – Terrific
This classic musical tale of holiday cheer and redemption graces the Mainstage for the 32nd time. This production has earned a reputation for its lavish costumes and sets as well as outstanding performances and technical surprises. The Omaha Community Playhouse is proud to present this annual gift to our community.

Sponsored by HDR
Orchestra sponsored by WALENTINE O’TOOLE MCQUILLAN & GORDON

Millie Dazzles on the Mainstage
Tickets on sale NOW
Playing Now through October 14th

This 2002 Tony Award winner for Best Musical hits the Playhouse Mainstage with a blast of the Roaring ‘20s! A small town Kansas girl goes to New York in search of a new life. She trades her country girl image for that of a Flapper – and taps and Charlestons her way into your heart! Charming and sophisticated, with a wonderful musical score, you won’t want to miss it!

Sponsored by LAMP RYNEARSON

Help the Playhouse Win
a $25,000 Office Makeover!
Running a nonprofit can be difficult when there isn't enough funding for an effective work environment. Since nonprofits must focus their resources on fulfilling their mission, they can miss an opportunity to utilize their work environment as a tool for attracting and soliciting funds for their cause. To give back to the community during their 90th anniversary, All Makes is offering a $25,000 Nonprofit Office Makeover to one nonprofit in the Omaha Metro Area.

Simply go to www.allmakes.com and vote for the Playhouse! Daily nominations are accepted through October 19th, only one nomination per email address per day will be counted. The results of the public nominations will be combined with scores from a panel of local judges to determine the 5 finalists. Finalists voting will take place from November 12-December 12. Public voting will account for 49 percent of the total score, so vote everyday!
Need to see some proof? Check out some of the lowlights!

Get into the holiday spirit with Scrooge!
Do something different this holiday—get a group together to see A Christmas Carol! Groups of 15 or more save $7 per adult ticket and $6 per student ticket. Contact the Director of Sales at 402-553-4890 x147 or knewman@omahaplayhouse.com to reserve seats for the performance date of your choice. Want to have a relaxing dinner prior to the show? Dates are still available for our pre-show dinner packages in our beautiful Guiou Boardroom.

It Doesn’t Get Any Luckier Than This!
High school and full time college students are eligible to see an opening weekend performance of Matt and Ben for only $7! Students should call the box office at 553-0800 and ask to purchase a Lucky 7 ticket. Students must show their school’s student identification when picking up the ticket at the Will Call window. Each student is limited to one ticket.

Pre-show parties for Matt and Ben:
Curtain Club party for our Rising Star subscribers- Thursday, October 25 at 6:30pm
Night Out party for our GLBT patrons- Thursday, November 1 at 6:30pm
Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to the show and sit in a block of premium seats for the performance.

Contact the Director of Sales at 402-553-4890 x147 or knewman@omahaplayhouse.com to purchase your tickets.

Special Fall Class for Kids!
HOLIDAY KIDS CABARET
For ages 10-14

Bridget Robbins and Keith Hart team up again to direct your kids in a festive variety show. Lots of song, dance and drama culminating in a special holiday performance at the Playhouse! A great way to learn the basics of rehearsal and performance techniques.
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
October 10 – December 5
$70.00 per student
Call 553-4890 ext. 131 to register.

Interested in a Theatre Career?

The Omaha Community Playhouse
Is Proud To Announce Its
3rd Annual
Theatre Career Fair
Feb. 5, 2008
9am-4pm

Talk to Omaha area and regional theatres, businesses, and colleges! Apply for summer work! Get face time with key members of the Omaha theatre circuit!

It all takes place at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Questions? Call Lara Marsh 553-4890 ext 135

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Buy a Brick
Want to immortalize yourself or a loved one? Give a unique gift? Send a special message? You can do all this AND support the Omaha Community Playhouse with your purchase of a brick for $200. Your unique message (up to 2 lines – 14 characters each) will be engraved and installed permanently in the OCP lobby! For more information contact the Development Department at 553-4890x127.