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Silent Sky
by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Maire Creegan
Rehearsals start | Aug 18, 2025
Typically, 6:30-9:30pm, Sun-Thurs
Performance dates | Oct 9 - 19, 2025
Potential Friday matinées
Casting: the roles of performing ushers who will guides audiences to the Kountze Planetarium, introducing historical context along the way.
Based on the real-life astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Gunderson explores her journey as a scientist at Harvard, and her impact on how we understand the universe.
Jesus Christ Superstar
by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Directed by Jacob Christiansen
Music Directed by Drew Firkins
Choreographed by Julian Adair
Rehearsals start | Sept 15, 2025
Typically, 5-6 nights/week; some weekends
Performance dates | Nov 20 – Dec 7, 2025
Casting: the Ensemble. Primary roles were decided in May, but there are still many roles to cast.
This sung-through rock opera illustrates the last seven days in the life of Jesus, his apostles, and Judas’ descent into betrayal.
General Audition Information:
- Dates:
Tuesday, August 26th: General Auditions for both productions (Acting & Dance focused)
Wednesday, August 27th: Callbacks for Jesus Christ Superstar (Music focused)
- Location: Tuesday - Weber 006.
Wednesday - Weber black box theatre - Everyone should arrive at 6pm to learn the dance sequence.
The sign-up times for performance slots begin at 7pm.
- Tuesday Sign-Up Genius link: Tuesday August 26th Performance Sign ups
- If you did not do so in May, please fill out this digital audition form beforehand: Google Audition Form
- Auditions are required of all students in the Theatre General Major, Acting/Directing concentration, and in the Musical Theatre concentration.
- Everyone called back in the spring should still attend.
- Open to any UNO students as well as Omaha community members.
Audition requirements:
Both Productions- Tuesday night auditions
- Sides will be available for all, no need to come prepared with a monologue.
- These sides will be posted on the Weber callboard on Monday, August 25th (basement level).
Jesus Christ Superstar- Wednesday night callbacks
- Music will be provided to performers ahead of time by the musical director.
UNOTheatre Student Attendance Policy
Students cast in productions are expected to prioritize their coursework and class preparation. Missing theatre classes or failing to engage may negatively impact grades, particularly in Practicum courses.
Success in productions is enhanced by the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom, making attendance in both arenas essential.
Beginning Fall 2025, students must maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for acting roles or advanced technical practicum assignments.
Please reach out to Unit Coordinator Jenn Sheshko Wood with any questions: jsheshkowood@nebraska.edu
Looking forward to seeing you there and Break Legs!