November 2008

SHOWING THIS MONTH...

NOW through November 16, 2008
by Marie Jones
Sponsored by Simmonds Restaurant Management, Inc

A Christmas Carol
November 21 through December 23, 2008
ON SALE NOW!
Sponsored by First National Bank

ON SALE THIS MONTH...

Yesterday and Today - An Intimate Beatles Experience
December 5 through 31, 2008
ON SALE NOW!
Sponsored by Security National Bank

SPOTLIGHT ON...

Shadow Interpreted Performance of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

On Sunday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m., the Omaha Community Playhouse is proud to present a “shadow-interpreted” performance of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL.”  Skilled theatrical sign language interpreters are on stage, in costume, and blended into the show where they “shadow” the major characters and perform along with them using American Sign Language.  The theatrical interpreters, gifted actors and sign language interpreters with years of experience, block themselves into the scenes and under the lights to allow the audience to see the signing.  The hearing cast, especially the child actors, also sign and voice their lines whenever possible. Continue Reading...

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Give the Gift of Live Theatre

The Omaha Community Playhouse has a gift for everyone on your holiday list this year!  Here are our gift ideas:   

• A Mini-Season Subscription:  Mini-Season subscription packages include the shows that run between January and June 2009.  Even the “hard-to-shop-for” on your list will be thrilled when they receive the gift of our musicals, comedies and dramas.  Click here to download the order form.    
• A Playhouse Gift Certificate:  Gift certificates may be purchased in any amount and they never expire.  They may be redeemed for subscription packages, single tickets, and classes offered through our education department.  Purchase gift certificates in person at the box office window or by calling 402-553-0800 or 888-782-4338.  
• An Engraved Brick:  Custom bricks offer a unique way to honor that special someone on your holiday list.   Your message will be engraved on a brick and installed permanently in our lobby.  Contact our Development Department to purchase a brick.          
• A Christmas Carol Merchandise:   Special holiday items are available during the day at the box office or in the lobby prior to performances of A Christmas Carol.  From CD’s of the show’s music to a very special Dancing Scrooge scarf, we have a range of items at friendly prices.

Gifts from the Playhouse are sure to please!

Come to A Christmas Carol in Style!
Experience an evening on the town with friends this holiday season.  Prestige World Class, VIP Limousine and the Omaha Community Playhouse are proud to offer this package to our e-newsletter subscribers. 

IMPORTANT DATES...

- 11/3 Act II Spotlight Lecture and Luncheon with Broadway Producer Adam Epstein
- 11/21 A Christmas Carol opens!
- 12/5 Yesterday and Today opens!