Upcoming Productions
Welcome to the 2016-2017 Theatre Season!
"Shakespeare’s Dog"
Based on the novel by Leon Rooke, adapted by Rick Chafe
September 28 through October 1 and October 5-8,
7:30 P.M.
Directed by Jack Zerbe
About the Play
Life as a farce—living in a wild world full of unpredictable creatures—beasts, beggars, witch hunters and actors—William Shakespeare’s family must find a way to cope with their changing Elizabethan world. With four legs, a keen eye and a sharp tongue, Hooker, Shakespeare’s dog, tells the story of how the Stratford rogue became the world’s most famous playwright from a unique perspective, showing that lust, love and lives collide, and it is anyone’s guess who is top dog.
WARNING: This is an adult comedy intended for mature audiences.
"A War of Roses: Foreign Flames"
By William Shakespeare, adapted by Vincent Carlson-Brown
November 2-5 at 7:30 P.M.
November 6 matinee at 2 P.M.
November 9-10 at 7:30 P.M.
November 12-13 matinee at 2 P.M.
Directed by Prof. D. Scott Glasser
Creighton University continues "A War of Roses" with "A Fire Within"
Nov. 11-13 and 17-20
Directed by Amy Lane
About the Play
Enemies at home—A dynamic contemporary telling of the War of the Roses. Culled from Shakespeare’s epic history cycle, it chronicles the war with France and the smoldering battle between the English houses of Lancaster and York for the crown of England. "Foreign Flames" and its sequel "Fires Within" are collaborations among UNO, Creighton University, and Nebraska Shakespeare.
"The Guard"
By Jessica Dickey
February 22-25 and March 1-4, 7:30 P.M.
Directed by Dr. Cindy Melby Phaneuf
About the Play
A human and humane comedy - This comic drama about the permanence of art and the impermanence of life paints shimmering portraits of Rembrandt, Homer and those who protect the art we cherish. In a modern-day art museum where three individuals yearn to experience first-hand the wonder and glory of Rembrandt’s work, a museum guard decides to touch a famous Rembrandt painting. A remarkable journey across the ages ensues. "The Guard" movingly explores the power of creative expression and the sacrifices we make in the pursuit of love and beauty.
"Tales of the Lost Formicans"
By Constance Congdon
April 12-15 and 19-22, 7:30 P.M.
Directed by Ryan Hartigan
About the Play
An affectionate interplanetary romp—Cathy’s husband has left her for a much younger woman. She leaves her life in New York and, son in tow, returns to Colorado to live with her parents. Dealing with her father’s Increasing dementia, her perpetually angry teenage son, and the attentions of the local conspiracy nut, proves to be almost more than she can handle.
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