OCP announces Annie cast!

We are thrilled to announce the cast for our Hawks Mainstage season opener, Annie!

Stella Clark-Kaczmarek - Annie

Jay Srygley - Daddy Warbucks

Angela Jenson Frey - Grace Farrell

Allison Wissman - Miss Hannigan

Christopher Violett - Rooster

Cathy Hirsch - Lily

Brinlee Roeder - Molly

Olivia Bryant - Pepper

Cleo Washington - Tessie

Pieper Roeder - Kate

Amina Teri - July

Madalynn Johnson - Duffy

Marcus Benzel - Mr. Bundles / Cop / Jimmy Johnson / Howe /Ensemble

Mark Haufle - Drake / Man 4 / Ensemble

Peter Barrett - FDR / Lt. Ward / Judge Brandeis / Ensemble

Jared Dominguez - Bert Healy / Man 2 / Ickes / Ensemble
Sadie Langemo - NYC Soloist / Boylan Sister / Sophie / Ensemble

Mary Trecek - Boylan Sister / Woman 3 / Ensemble

Isabelle Rangel - Boylan Sister / Usherette / Ensemble

Serena Johnson - Mrs. Pugh / Perkins / Ensemble

Brittney Thompson - Cecile / Woman 1 / Ensemble

Carrie Trecek - Mrs. Greer / Woman 2 / Ensemble

Aidan Schmidtke - Apple Seller / Fred McCracken & Wacky / Ensemble

Andrew Schnitker - Dog Catcher / Man 1 / Hull / Ensemble

Sheldon Ledbetter - Eddie / Morganthau / Ensemble

Judson Cloudt - Assistant Dog Catcher / Ensemble

Otto Fox - Man 3 / Sound Effects Man/ Ensemble

Meghan Essner - Ensemble Orphan

Anina Frey - Ensemble Orphan

Annabella Mosher - Ensemble Orphan

Lily Sanow - Ensemble Orphan

Sophia Srygley - Ensemble Orphan

Madison White - Ensemble Orphan

Andrew Karolski - Ensemble

Camden Park - Ensemble

Will Seim - Ensemble

Congratulations to this wonderful group of actors. We can't wait to see you on stage!

Celebrate Billy McGuigan’s 500th Show at OCP!

Billy McGuigan will celebrate his 500th Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) performance on Saturday, August 17 during Billy McGuigan’s Rock Twist!

McGuigan, now an internationally-recognized touring musician, first appeared on the OCP stage in Sweet Charity in 1994. But it was his portrayal of Buddy Holly that truly jumpstarted his career. After starring in The Buddy Holly Story in 2002, McGuigan decided to produce his own original Buddy Holly tribute show, and Rave On! was born. The show was wildly successful, appearing in ten different seasons at OCP over the next two decades.

Lightning struck again for McGuigan with the creation of yet another OCP fan favorite—Yesterday And Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience. This iconic all-request Beatles tribute show has run for 12 consecutive seasons at OCP and is set to return for 2019.

McGuigan’s 500th OCP performance will happen during his latest original hit show, Billy McGuigan’s Rock Twist—now in its third season at OCP. A high-energy concoction of rock ‘n’ roll mega hits with a big band twist, Billy McGuigan’s Rock Twist is a live concert experience covering everything from The Beach Boys to Billy Joel. This Summer’s show features an all-new set list and introduces the Pop Rock Orchestra—a 15-piece lineup of all-star musicians.

Tickets to Billy McGuigan’s Rock Twist—including McGuigan’s 500th show on August 17th—are available online at OmahaPlayhouse.com or through the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800 or 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132.

OCP celebrates Volunteers at 2018/19 Awards Night

Congratulations to the OCP Award recipients for the 2018/19 season!

FONDA MCGUIRE AWARD

For the most outstanding performance of the season

·         Steve Krambeck, One Man Two Guvnors

·         Mackenzie Dehmer, Shrek The Musical

MARY PECKHAM AWARD

For a memorable performance in a feature role   

·         Thomas Gjere and James Verderamo, The Bridges of Madison County (musical)

·         Mackenzie Dehmer and Angela Jenson Frey, The Bridges of Madison County (musical)

·         Tony Schik, Of Mice and Men (play)

·         Julie Fitzgerald Ryan, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (play)

BARBARA FORD AWARD

For outstanding performance in a supporting role   

·         J. Isaiah Smith, Shrek The Musical (musical)

·         Joey Hartshorn, The Bridges of Madison County (musical)

·         Chris Shonka, One Man, Two Guvnors (play)

·         Cathy Hirsch, One Man, Two Guvnors (play)

ELAINE JABENIS CAMEO AWARD

For a memorable performance in a small role

·         Jordan Smith, Ragtime (musical)

·         Analisa Peyton, The Bridges of Madison County (musical)

·         Bill Hutson, One Man, Two Guvnors (play)

·         Connie Lee, One Man, Two Guvnors (play)

OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD

For the most outstanding performance by a youth in the season   

·         Dominic Torres, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

·         Sasha Denenberg, Fun Home

BILL BAILEY DEBUT AWARD

For outstanding performance in a first appearance on an OCP Stage

·         Michael Trutna, Fun Home (musical)

·         Kerri Forrester, Shrek The Musical (musical)

·         Steve Catron, Of Mice and Men (play)

·         Daena Schweiger, Men On Boats (play)

OUTSTANDING YOUTH DEBUT

For outstanding performance in a first appearance on an OCP stage   

·         Austin Lempke, Shrek The Musical

·                                 Jaiden Lindsey, She Kills Monsters

CHARLES JONES AWARD

To recognize excellence in performance at the discretion of the artistic director

·         Mike Palmreuter

DICK BOYD AWARD

Awarded periodically in recognition of exceptional contribution on stage   

·         Sheldon Ledbetter

EDWARD F. OWEN AWARD

For corporations, foundations and individuals whose partnership and contribution have nurtured and sustained ongoing development of OCP

·         CHI Health

TRUSTEES AWARD

To recognize distinguished service to the Omaha Community Playhouse

·         Mark Laughlin

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

To recognize extraordinary leadership and work for the Playhouse in areas outside of performance or production

·         Norma Riley

ECHO ELLICK TOP PRODUCTION AWARD

To recognize outstanding backstage work

·         Kevin Study

·         Roger Downer

ACCESSIBILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To recognize exceptional contributions to the Omaha Community Playhouse’s commitment to accessibility

·         Donna Hultman

BACKSTAGE AWARD

·         Emma Evans

·         Cricket Gielle

·         Jack Griggs

·         Samantha Khalil

·         Angela Leuschen

·         Madeline McCrae

·         Mike Neeson

·         Devin Santana

·         Krisanne Weimer

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