2021–2022 SEASON

JOURNEY p r o f e s s i o n a l s i n r e s i d e n c e a t t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f n e b r a s k a - l i n c o l n

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Nebraska Rep is thrilled to kick-off our 49th year with a bold new vision. For decades we’ve served Lincoln as a professional summer repertory theatre. We are pleased to announce that we are now a year-round theatre.

The theme of our season this year is Classics Reimagined. Not only are we reimagining Nebraska Repertory Theatre and expanding our season, but all of our shows this year tell familiar stories in a new way. In September, we open Abigail/1702. I am excited to make my Rep directorial debut with this new play that picks up where Arthur Miller’s The Crucible leaves off, featuring Rep favorite Virginia Smith. Our second production is the 1968 classic, The Serpent, a retelling of the Genesis story boldly staged by Wesley Broulik.

In December, we’re opening The Holiday Cabaret, headlined by Chicago’s Lake Shore Dolls—a contemporary female trio in the tradition of the Andrews Sisters. The Cabaret will feature emerging talent and favorite past Rep performers.

In March, we give full musical treatment to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Death Star by local playwright, Curt Bright. This Star Wars parody is sure to delight audience members of all ages! On the heels of Death Star, we’re producing a special improv comedy show called April Fools! directed by Groundlings alumna, Julie Uribe. Finally, we close our season with fire, ritual, percussion and William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.

I invite you to join us for this exciting season. Thank you and see you at Nebraska Rep!

Best—

Andy ParkArtistic Director

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Join Nebraska Rep on an incredible adventure through a magical forest, across a mighty sea to an ancient wall and back home again.

In September, venture into a magical forest of fairies and flirtation with William Shakespeare’s popular comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Christina Kirk makes her Rep directorial debut. “Something wicked this way comes” in October, as we launch Lincoln’s newest haunted attraction, ShakesFEAR. Hold on tight as The Rep scares you in the classiest way possible!

Take a voyage across the sea in November as Nebraska Rep and the St. Louis Black Repertory Company team up to present Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea. The Black Rep’s Producing Director, Ron Himes directs.

In December, The Rep debuts the world premiere of a new score for Thornton Wilder’s classic play, Our Town. The composer, Craig Woerz, and Broadway musicians come to town for one-night only to perform the score for a live audience for the first time. Don’t miss this special gala event at Lincoln’s historic Rococo Theatre. All proceeds go to help The Rep in advancing its vision to be The Theatre of All Nebraska™.

In February, journey to an ancient wall as The Rep debuts The Way to The Way, a large-scale puppet spectacle based on Lao-Tzu’s poetic masterpiece, the “Tao Te Ching” (The Book of The Way).

In March, the journey continues with a poetic and powerful original production, Traveling Shoes. Finally in April, the journey ends in the small town of Grover’s Corners with Thornton Wilder’s classic play, Our Town. Arthur Feinsod directs.

Don’t get left behind. Line up your travel companions. Choose your dates. Secure your season tickets, and let the journey begin!

Best—

Andy Park Artistic Director

JOURNEY...INTO A MAGICAL FOREST,ACROSS A MIGHTY OCEAN,BEYOND AN ANCIENT WALL,AND FIND YOUR WAY HOME.

< Photos on opposite page feature Nadia Ra'Shaun Williams, Colin Sphar, Melissa Lewis, Grace Debetaz, Grandpa, and Ryan Savage.

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S E A S O N T I C K E TS AT N E B R A S K A R E P.O R G

NEBRASKA REP SEASON TICKET INCLUDES SIX SHOWS AT THE BEST PRICE.

For season and individual tickets visit nebraskarep.org or call 402.472.2567.

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Productions may contain adult content not suitable for all audience members. Please visit nebraskarep.org for more information.

Actors Kami Cooper and Donna Steele in The Glass Menagerie

SEASON TICKETRegular Season Ticket $150 | UNL Faculty/Staff $130 | Student/OLLI $75

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMRegular $40 | UNL Faculty/Staff $35 | Student/OLLI $15

September 29 – October 10, 2021

SHAKESFEARRegular $20 | Student/OLLI $15

October 15 – 31, 2021

DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEARegular $40 | UNL Faculty/Staff $35 | Student/OLLI $15

November 10 – 21, 2021

TWILIGHT AT THE ROCOCO$100 per attendee. Season ticket not applicable.

December 13, 2021

THE WAY TO THE WAYRegular $40 | UNL Faculty/Staff $35 | Student/OLLI $15

February 23 – March 6, 2022

TRAVELING SHOESRegular $15 | UNL Faculty/Staff $10 | Student/OLLI $5

March 26 – 27, 2022

OUR TOWNRegular $40 | UNL Faculty/Staff $35 | Student/OLLI $15

April 13 – 24, 2022

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Nebraska Repertory Theatre continues a bold multi-year partnership with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company. The Black Rep’s producing director Ron Himes will be in residence at Nebraska Rep as we collaborate to create moving events, engaging theatre and meaningful discussions.

We invite you to join the movement.

a midsummer night’s dreamby william shakespeare

howell theater

“The course of true love never did run smooth”

A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors

trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and

transformations with hilarious, but dark consequences.

9.29 - 10.10

director christina kirk

shakesfear at the haunted temple

studio theater

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”

Enter the demented mind of William Shakespeare. Go on a harrowing journey to recover one of

Shakespeare’s lost plays. To escape a spell cast by the Weird Sisters, you’ll have to confront a

murderous king, meddling fairies, ghastly ghosts and a bloody butcher with an appetite for blood!

This immersive theatrical experience is not recommended for children under 13 or the faint of heart.

directors kevin rich & andy park

10.15 - 10.31

dontrell, who kissed the sea

by nathan alan davis howell theater

"I’ll leave no deeds undone to save you from the haunts of history."

Weeks before his first day of college, Dontrell wakes up from a haunting dream. Summoned by powerful visions,

he embarks on a journey across the ocean that will change his life forever. Join Nebraska Rep and

The St. Louis Black Rep for a magical, modern day story about living in the moment and honoring the past.

This show is presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company as part

of a multi-year agreement.

11.10 - 11.21

director ron himes of the black rep

twilight at the rococo

historic rococo theatre

“Twilight drops her curtain down, and pins it with a star.”

— Lucy Maud Montgomery

Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents Twilight at the Rococo — a gala event featuring drinks,

dinner and most importantly, music.

With special permission from the Wilder Family, Nebraska Rep and professional musicians will

perform musical excerpts from a new score written specifically for Thornton Wilder’s

classic American play Our Town. Twilight at the Rococo celebrates this

inaugural performance.

All proceeds benefit The Rep.

12.13

composer craig woerz

the way to the wayby andy park

music by scott lamps howell theater

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Centuries ago, in ancient China, a wise and humble old sage, named Lao-Tzu, mounted an ox and journeyed to the Western Gate. Before disappearing into the mountains of Tibet, he

composed one of the most profound books ever written, the Tao Te Ching (The Book of The Way). Join Nebraska Rep as we explore the eternal Tao

with breathtaking visuals, large-scale puppetry and enduring wisdom for the ages.

2.23 - 3.6

director andy park

traveling shoeslab theater

“No easy walk to freedom.” — Nelson Mandela

Join us for a moving, original performance piece weaving powerful poetry, prose, music and dance.

Conceived and directed by Ron Himes in collaboration with students from The Johnny

Carson School of Theatre and Film, Traveling Shoes is produced as part of a multi-year partnership with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company.

3.26 - 3.27

director ron himes of the black rep

director arthur feinsod

our townby thorton wilder

music by craig woerz howell theater

“Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it—

every, every minute?”

Our Town is a moving look at life in the small town of Grover’s Corners. This poignant

American tale explores friendship, love and death, but most importantly, what it truly

means to live. The production features the world premiere of a new score performed

live to Thornton Wilder’s classic play.

4.13 - 4.24

CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2021

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMWednesday, September 29* 7:30 pmThursday, September 30* 7:30 pmFriday, October 1† 7:30 pmSunday, October 3 2:00 pmWednesday, October 6 7:30 pmThursday, October 7 7:30 pmFriday, October 8 7:30 pmSunday, October 10 2:00 pm

SHAKESFEARShows run every 15 minutes during the following time frames:Thursday, October 21 & 28 7–11:00 pmFriday, October 15, 22 & 29 6–11:00 pmSaturday, October 16, 23 & 30 5–11:00 pmSunday, October 17, 24 & 31 5–10:00 pm

DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEAWednesday, November 10* 7:30 pm Thursday, November 11* 7:30 pmFriday, November 12† 7:30 pmSaturday, November 13ˆ 7:30 pmSunday, November 14 2:00 pmWednesday, November 17 7:30 pmThursday, November 18 7:30 pmFriday, November 19 7:30 pmSaturday, November 20 7:30 pmSunday, November 21 2:00 pm

TWILIGHT AT THE ROCOCOMonday, December 13 6:00 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner, followed by a show

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CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2022

THE WAY TO THE WAYWednesday, February 23* 7:30 pmThursday, February 24* 7:30 pmFriday, February 25† 7:30 pmSaturday, February 26 7:30 pmSunday, February 27 2:00 pmWednesday, March 2 7:30 pmThursday, March 3 7:30 pmFriday, March 4 7:30 pmSaturday, March 5 7:30 pmSunday, March 6 2:00 pm

TRAVELING SHOESSaturday, March 26 7:30 pmSunday, March 27 2:00 pm

OUR TOWNWednesday, April 13* 7:30 pmThursday, April 14* 7:30 pmFriday, April 15† 7:30 pmSaturday, April 16 7:30 pmWednesday, April 20 7:30 pmThursday, April 21 7:30 pmFriday, April 22 7:30 pmSaturday, April 23 7:30 pmSunday, April 24 2:00 pm

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