SHELTERBELT NEWS!!

A letter from the Shelterbelt Board of Directors! Love the Shelterbelt and want to help support our season? We now have a convenient and secure way of accepting donations online:

• 2009-2010 TAG Nominations for Shelterbelt Theatre productions:

  Outstanding One-act Play
  Damn Spot, by Alex Dremann (Shelterskelter 14)
  Never Wear a Dead Man's Shoes, by Judd Lear Silverman (Shelterskelter 14)
  The Man Gift, by Marie Elliott (From Shelterbelt With Love 9)
  Mountain Lion, by Ellen Struve
  Mrs. Jennings' Sitter, by Ellen Struve

  Outstanding New Script
  Mountain Lion, by Ellen Struve
  Mrs. Jennings' Sitter, by Ellen Struve
  Warpaint, by Michael Oatman and Benjamin Graber
  The Wind Cries Verona, by Jay Huse

  Outstanding Lead Actress, Comedy/Drama
  Rusheaa Smith as Mia in Warpaint

• MOUNTAIN BIRDS NOW SHOWING!

  The Shelterbelt Theatre is pleased to the premier of Mountain Birds by Maddie Radcliff. A family retreat becomes a chance for sisters to reminisce, to share hopes and fears, and to face some unexpected news. For more information or questions, please email executive@shelterbelt.org or call 341-2757.

  Mountain Birds runs from July 8 to August 1, 2010 at the Shelterbelt Theatre, 3225 California, Omaha.

  We are always looking for new faces and talent! Even if you have NO previous stage experience, you are always welcome to audition, or to volunteer to help out with any of our productions! We are looking for production staff too - lighting design, sound design, stage managers, backstage assistants, directors, booth operators and other technical help! Visit our Contact page and send us a message!

• From Shelterbelt With Love 9!
  Jan. 21 to Feb. 14, 2010
  Our annual anthology of short plays dealing with love, loss and relationships is back - with a bonus!

  Come celebrate the return of From Shelterbelt With Love by joining us at the Shelterbelt Theatre.

  We are also featuring a new adults-only late night show to go with it, After-Hours, featuring tales on the naughtier side. After-Hours runs Fridays and Saturdays after the regular From Shelterbelt With Love show.

  The show opens Thursday, Jan. 21 and runs Thursday through Sunday until Valentine's Day, Sunday Feb. 14. Shows start at 8:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday,and at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Valentine's Day show will be at 2 pm.

  Regular admission is $15, or $12 for students, seniors, and TAG members.
  TAG Night Out on Jan. 21 - donations taken for TAG scholarships and for Lara Marsh transplant fund.
  2 for $15 and 1 for $8 admission Jan. 22-24
  $10 admission on Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11
  Roses and champagne at the Feb. 14 performance
  Tickets will be on sale NOW. Buy tickets online, or contact the Shelterbelt at 341-2757.

• Shelterskelter XIV!
  October 8th to October 31st, 2009

  Shelterskelter 14 was an incredible success, thanks to strong scripts, great acting, and some very hard work by dedicated theatre folks. And let's not forget the support of the Omaha theatre community! Thanks to everyone who came to see the show and spread the word. Next year will be even better!

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• Summer Stock 2009 was a great success. Original works by Omaha local playwrights Ellen Struve and Jay Huse were featured.

• Check out our Contacts page for more info. While you are there, consider signing up for one of our email newsletters - the "Belterblasts!" That will help you stay current on the happenings at the Shelterbelt. We would love to have you become involved with us! We are the only theatre in town dedicated to producing new and original works, mostly by local authors. You can help us out by volunteering, joining the board, spreading the word, or by becoming a Shelterbelt patron!

Exercise Your Imagination!!

• Take a theatre class at Metro Community College. Spring registration is underway, and a variety of fun, informative and convenient classes are available. Defy convention, exploring and creating imaginative works of theatre in Playwriting II, broaden your understanding of the business side of non-profit theatre in Arts Administration, or just join us to brush up your acting and theatre history. Visit the website mcc.edu for more information, or e-mail Scott Working at saworking@mccneb.edu with questions.

As always, if you have questions about the Shelterbelt, or if you want to become more involved, just contact us!