Our Mission
Housed within the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Theatre Department, the Summer Musical Theatre Academy (SMTA) offers an industry-level, tuition-free program for high school theatre artists in the greater Omaha area.
Students gain hands-on experience in every aspect of building, running, and performing a production in a professional and supportive environment. Through a four-week intensive with UNO faculty and industry professionals, participants receive comprehensive training in performance, technical theatre, and instrumental music.
SMTA fosters responsibility, ownership, teamwork, and personal excellence, culminating in a full-length musical performed on the UNO campus and at downtown Omaha’s Gene Leahy Mall.
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Ticket Information
Tickets are now available on the UNO Theatre website. All performances are pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5 for children and $10 for adults.
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Audition Information
UNO Theatre's Summer Musical Theatre Academy's 2025 Audition and Interview Information.
Donate to the Summer Musical Theatre Academy (SMTA)
If you would like to support the Summer Musical Theatre Academy, donate through the NU Foundation page.
