Congratulations to the cast of Respect! Directed by Kathy Tyree
Dani Cleveland
Dara Hogan
Shirley Terrill-Jordan
Caitlin Mabon
Alisa Moore
Respect runs June 10 - 26 in the Howard Drew!
Tickets are on sale now:https://bit.ly/OCPRespect
OCP announces the cast of Kinky Boots
Congratulations to the cast of Kinky Boots! Directed by Stephen Santa
Charlie Price - Billy Ferguson
Lola/Simon - Roderick Tilmon
Lauren - Megan Kelly
Nicola - Hannah Rembert
Don - Jonathan Hickerson
Pat - Lauren Johnson
Trish - Sarah Ebke
George - Seth Maisel
Young Charlie - Jack Portis
Young Simon/Lola - Courtney Jackson
Angel - Matt Bailey
Angel - Brendan Brown
Angel - Brock McCullough
Angel - Kevin Olsen
Ensemble - Julianna Cooper
Ensemble - Mary Kay Desjardins
Ensemble - Brandon Fisher
Ensemble - Jeff Garst
Ensemble - Noah Jeffrey
Ensemble - Will Kottcamp
Ensemble - Megan Morrissey
Ensemble - Carrie Beth Stickrod
Ensemble - Cullen Wiley
Kinky Boots runs May 27 - June 26 on the Hawks Mainstage! Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/OCPKinkyBoots
OCP announces the cast of The Giver
Congratulations to the cast of The Giver! Directed by Lisa Kerekes
Jonas - Stella Clark-Kaczmarek
The Giver - Cork Ramer
Father - Giovanni Rivera
Mother - Katy Kepler
Lily - Madeline Scarsi
Asher - Liam Richardson
Fiona - Jane Rohling
Rosemary - Presley Vogt
Larissa - Sue Mouttet
Chief Elder - Ree Davis-Stone
Everworld Crew: Tyson Bentley
Everworld Crew: Callahan Hernandez
Everworld Crew: Alexander Mezger
Everworld Crew: Benjamin Rohling
Everworld Crew: Joshua Shapiro
Everworld Crew: Rowan Snyder
The Giver runs April 15 - May 8 on the Hawks Mainstage! Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/OCPTheGiver
OCP announces the cast of Stick Fly
Congratulations to the cast of Stick Fly! Directed by DeMone Seraphin.
Kent (Spoon) - DJ Tyree
Taylor - Olivia Howard
Cheryl - Nina Washington
Flip - Brandon Williams
Joe Levay (Dad) - D. Kevin Williams
Kimber - Kara Davidson
Stick Fly runs May 6 - June 5 in the Howard Drew! Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/OCPStickFly
A Q&A with OCP's new Artistic Director, Stephen Santa
A Q&A with OCP's new Artistic Director, Stephen Santa
This past November, OCP welcomed a new artistic director, Stephen Santa. A seasoned director, educator and arts advocate, who has dedicated much of his career to creating accessible theatre experiences for neurodivergent youth. We are so excited to have Stephen join our theatre community!
Q. How did you get started in theatre?
SS. I was hit with the “theatre bug” early and I started performing when I was eight. One of my first professional productions was an annual production of A Christmas Carol like ours here at OCP. Being a young performer on stage next to adults with snow falling, fog flowing and carols in the air are some of my fondest memories from my childhood.
Q. Tell us about your work with Jumping Jack Theater?
SS. I co-founded Jumping Jack Theater so that everyone can have an opportunity to experience live theatre experiences in a safe, non-judgmental and welcoming environment. JJT creates sensory oriented theatre experiences for young audiences with developmental disabilities and sensory sensitivities. All our shows were conceived within Autism Support classrooms with students who were able to provide feedback so that we could work towards creating theatre that was as accessible as possible. I’m so proud of my time with Jumping Jack and I hope to continue this type of programming in the future here at OCP.
Q. Who are your biggest influences in theatre?
SS. I think about the teachers, directors and friends who’ve championed me throughout my career. I think about the Artistic Director at my local community theater in my hometown of Pittsburgh who took a chance on me to direct my first musical ever. I think about my theatre teachers who spent that extra ten minutes with me to really make sure I understood. I think of all those people who told me not to give up. These are the most important influences. I’ll have to add Susie Baer Collins to this list as well. In just a few short months she’s gifted me with so much knowledge and kindness that I’ll carry with me forever.
Q. What is your directing process like?
SS. I’m a director who thrives in collaboration. The entire process from the first production meeting to the final curtain excites me! When you walk into a rehearsal room with me, you’ll find a warm, safe, constructive, efficient and most importantly fun environment where we can create something magical together. Community theater is about finding where you belong and hopefully through hard work, discovering something new about yourself. It’s my true honor to be here at OCP and to help create these long-lasting memories for our community.
Q. What is your favorite part about Omaha so far?
SS. I’ve loved exploring the diverse food scene here. There are so many options and I feel like I’ve just hit the tip of the iceberg. I love eating at local restaurants and trying something new and exciting. Look for me at Lola’s or Hardy Coffee Co. on the weekends enjoying a coffee drink and reading plays.
Q. What was it like observing the A Christmas Carol rehearsal process?
SS. It was such a joyous experience. I loved watching the talented cast work so hard but always leave with smiles on their faces. It was also a wonderful opportunity for me to listen and learn about the extensive history and tradition of OCP and A Christmas Carol in particular. I look forward to continuing the tradition and bringing families together in our audience for years to come.
Q. What are you looking forward to the most in your new position?
SS. I’m so excited to continue the long-standing tradition of exceptional community theater here at OCP! It’s certainly a goal of mine for everyone in our community to be able to come to a show and see a bit of themselves up on the stage. Theatre certainly entertains but it can heal as well. I want to program a diverse group of plays and musicals that will spark conversation for our audiences long after the curtain has come down.
A Q&A with Roxanne Wach, Director of Bright Star
A Q&A with Roxanne Wach, Director of Bright Star
After a two year wait Bright Star opens on the Hawks Mainstage on January 21! We sat down with Director Roxanne Wach to ask her about the show, what it's like being back in rehearsal and what audiences can expect from the show!
Q. What is Bright Star about?
RW. Bright Star is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North
Carolina in the 1940s and 1920s. It’s
based on playwright and composers, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s album, Love
Has Come For You, and a bit of the legend of the Iron Mountain Baby. It follows Alice and Jimmy Ray, and also
Billy and Margo… and their great stories. I don’t really want to give more away!
There are such surprises in store for the audience.
RW. It’s always exciting to be in the rehearsal room and watch
the actors inhabit the characters and breathe life into a story. We all had so much invested in the production
when it shut down in March of 2020. It’s
wonderful to be back.
RW. Collaborating with my music director, Jennifer Novak Haar,
and choreographer, Julian Adair – and the exceptional staff at OCP. I have such a great time working together
with everyone to make the show happen.
Q. What do you hope audiences will take away?
RW. To always hope, no matter what life throws at you.
Q. What should audiences expect from Bright Star?
RW. It is a roller coaster ride! There's love, rebellion, tragedy, loss, hope, redemption... It's got everything, including a deeply talented cast and band. I know it will be a very entertaining evening for everyone!
OCP announces the cast of The Color Purple
Congratulations to the cast of The Color Purple! Directed by Kathy Tyree.
Celie - TammyRa'
Nettie - Brittney Thompson
Mister - Jus B.
Harpo - Anthony Holmes
Sofia - Brandi Smith
Shug Avery - Dara Hogan
Adam/Ensemble - Trey Butler
Olivia/Ensemble - Charity Williams
Squeak/Ensemble - Ashari Johnson
Grady/Ensemble - Brendan Brown
Ol' Mister/Ensemble - Eric Jordan
Church Lady - Kerri Forrester
Church Lady - Serena Johnson
Church Lady - Doriette Jordan
Church Lady - Almeda Lopez
Ensemble - Alicia Amedee
The Color Purple runs March 4 - March 27 on the Hawks Mainstage! Tickets go on sale December 14.
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