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MEMBER SHOWS
• Pete The Cat • Ivy + Bean • Sherlock Holmes & The 1st Baker Street Irregular
• The Lightning Thief • Plastic Drastic • Honk! • Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In a Play
PREMIUM SHOWS
Peter & The Starcatcher • Disney’s The Little Mermaid
HITCHCOCK PRE-K SERIES SHOWS
• Palette of Possibility • A Child’s Garden of Verses
We are celebrating a lot lately at
The Rose. Our beautiful space, with
its dramatic history, is a centerpiece
Twenty years ago, the Omaha Theater Company opened its
doors on its first full season in its beautifully refurbished facility,
The Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center. As the years passed, families came
together to laugh, cry, sing and experience the magic of theater. The children
who once passed through our doors in wide-eyed wonderment now bring
their own families to share in the joy that is The Rose. We are proud to have
become a tradition for so many families in the Omaha area and a fixture in
the childhood of so many of our area’s young people.
Although much has changed over the past 20 years, we remain dedicated
to our original mission: to enrich the lives of children and families through
live theater arts and education. We look forward to providing high-quality
family entertainment for families for many years to come. We take this
opportunity to celebrate creativity, to celebrate artistic expression, to
celebrate families and to celebrate you, our members.
We now invite you to celebrate with us this season, as we look
ahead to a season filled with fun characters, daring adventures
and exciting experiences.
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of that celebration this year. We
are the fortunate tenants of a building
that generations of Omahans care about,
but our theater is surprisingly lifeless without you.
Your family gives it the warmth of your presence and
the sound of your laughter when you spend time with
us for performances. That is when The Rose feels truly
full of magic and possibility. You make that happen,
so we want to celebrate your interests with the shows
we are making in 2015-2016.
Matt Gutschick, Rose Artistic Director
The Rose Box Office
2015-16 Mainstage Shows
The Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm. Phones are
answered from 10 am-1 pm on performance Saturdays and Sundays.
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2001 Farnam Street
(402) 345-4849
www.rosetheater.org
Tickets may be exchanged for a different date of the same title by calling at
least 24 hours in advance (subject to availability). A $2 per ticket reuse fee
may apply. Tickets and memberships are not refundable.
Please make the Box Office aware of special needs in advance.
Select performances are offered as “autism-friendly”
or interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.
See page 19 for information.
Pete the Cat
Ivy + Bean
Sherlock Holmes
& the First Baker Street Irregular
The Lightning Thief
Plastic Drastic
Honk! Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play
Sept. 11-27, 2015
Oct. 9-25, 2015
Nov. 6-22, 2015
Jan. 22-31, 2016
Feb. 26-Mar. 13, 2016
Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2016
Apr. 22-May 8, 2016
2015-16 Hitchcock Series
NEW!
for Very Young Children
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Palette of Possibility
A Child’s Garden of Verses
2015-16 Premium Shows
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Peter & The Starcatcher
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Oct. 26-Nov. 14, 2015
Jan. 9-30, 2016
Dec. 4-27, 2015
June 3-19, 2016
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STA RT O F SC H O O L CO M E DY
WORLD
PREMIERE!
Adapted for the stage by Suzanne Miller
Music by Allison Leyton-Brown
Adapted from Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes and Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes.
Created and illustrated by James Dean. Story by Eric Litwin.
©HarperCollins Publishers
Sept 11-27, 2015
Fridays at 7 pm · Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm · Sundays at 2 pm
Join the hilarious and very chill Pete the Cat as he makes his way to the
stage in this world premiere production! It’s the first day of school, which
brings with it a sense of excitement and anxiety to some of Pete’s feline
friends. Luckily, Pete knows how thrilling and funny small mishaps can be.
After all, he can’t seem to stop stepping in everything from blueberry juice to
paint in this energetic new musical.
Reasons for age recommendation:
• Fun, up-tempo songs
• Relatable, kind characters
• A colorful production, inspired by the popular books
THEMES
Dealing with problems
Exploring new places
Being a good friend
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS • EXPECTED RUN TIME: 60 MINUTES
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Fridays at 7 pm
Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Bean has a big personality and big ambitions to make
her mark on the world (or at least her neighborhood).
And her plans certainly don’t include her bossy big sister,
Nancy, or Ivy, the strange (and boring) girl next door. But
when Bean discovers that Ivy might be a witch, the two
embark on a unique friendship. After Bean and her friends
struggle to set a world record and Nancy is left in charge
to make life miserable, Ivy’s talents might be exactly
what Bean needs to succeed. Based on the popular books,
this musical will make you believe in magic!
Reasons for age recommendation:
• Lots of fun songs
• Interesting characters
• Mischievous mayhem
• Length of performance
THEMES
Embracing individuality
Using your imagination
Encouraging teamwork
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 75 MINUTES
M U S I C A L F R I E N D S H I P TA L E
THE MUSICAL
Oct 9-25, 2015
Book, Music and Lyrics
by Scott Elmegreen
Based on the books by Annie Barrows
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Ivy + Bean: The Musical is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized
performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW),
570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10018. (866) 378-9758
www.theatricalrights.com
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YO U N G D E T E C T I V E D R A M A
By Brian Guehring
Based on the character and stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Nov. 6-22, 2015
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Fridays at 7 pm · Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm · Sundays at 2 pm
Sherlock Holmes is the world’s most brilliant detective. Nothing escapes his
highly observant eye or his astonishing brain. But a group of street-smart
youths and their clever leader, Wiggins, challenge Mr. Holmes to see past
their delinquent reputations and value their unique skills. Rediscover the
beloved sleuth in this new twist on the exciting detective stories of Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle and solve the mystery of how Sherlock’s famed network of
London spy-kids, the Baker Street Irregulars, came to be!
Reasons for age recommendation:
• An exciting adventure that will appeal to older kids
• Elements of mystery and danger
• Sophisticated plot featuring detective logic
• Length of show
THEMES
Looking for alternative answers
Observing clues
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 75 MINUTES
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Learning about 1800s London
WORLD
PREMIERE!
Fridays at 7 pm • Saturdays at 2 pm • Sundays at 2 pm
A wildly theatrical, hilarious and innovative retelling of how a miserable orphan came to be The Boy
Who Never Grew Up, Peter And The Starcatcher upends the century-old legend of Peter Pan. Molly Aster,
a 13-year-old Starcatcher Apprentice, finds herself in the company of pirates, a giant crocodile, and angry
Mollusks as she and three orphan boys (one of whom happens to be unnamed) attempt to return a trunk of
precious starstuff to her father. Adventures abound as they’re pursued my a mustachioed pirate captain and
his sidekick, Smee. Along the way Molly learns what it means to grow-up and is reunited with her father.
The nameless orphan and his friends take up residence on this island where dreams are born and time is
never planned - the island where that nameless orphan is christened Peter Pan.
Reasons for age recommendation:
• Wildly imaginative and inventive show,
featuring unique, abstract staging
• More mature humor
• May want to know the Peter Pan story
THEMES
Creating our own stories
Persevering against the odds
Teamwork
Conquering all obstacles with the help of family & friends
PREMIUM SHOW • RESERVED SEATING
TICKETS: $25 MAIN FLOOR • $20 BALCONY
DISCOUNTED RATE FOR MEMBERS
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 2 HOURS + INTERMISSION
A play by Rick Elise
Based on the novel
by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Music by Wayne Barker
Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs,
Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes,
and Disney Theatrical Productions.
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PETER & THE STARCATCHER is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials
are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com
SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURE
Dec 4-27, 2015
MYTHOLOGICAL MUSICAL ADVENTURE
The Rose Theater presents
The TheatreworksUSA Production of
Adapted from the book by Rick Riordan
Book by Joe Tracz, with music, lyrics and orchestrations by Rob Rokicki
Jan 22 - 31, 2016
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ONLY Fridays at 7 pm · Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm · Sundays at 2 pm & 5 pm
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that’s the least of his
worries since creatures from Mount Olympus seem to be walking right out of the mythology
textbook and into his life. When Zeus’s lightning bolt is stolen, Percy becomes the prime suspect.
He must recover the stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus in this rousing
modern pop-rock musical.
Reasons for age recommendation:
• A thrilling rock musical adaptation of the popular teen novel
• A youth on a quest to find an absentee parent
• A menagerie of monsters, demons and demigods
from Greek mythology
THEMES
Believing in yourself
Discovering Greek mythology
Uncovering one’s own personal power
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS • EXPECTED RUN TIME: 60 MINUTES
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Feb 26 - Mar 13, 2016
Fridays at 7 pm · Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm · Sundays at 2 pm
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When a colossal storm dumps a mountain of plastic trash onto
their shoreline home, a young brother and sister are left alone to
find their missing parents and fend for themselves. The boy and
girl set out on the open sea where they encounter one gargantuan
monster after another, but nothing is as terrifying as when they
shipwreck upon the monster they unknowingly created themselves,
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Utilizing grand scale puppetry and
original live music, Elena Araoz and team have created a theatrical
spectacle unlike anything your family has ever seen.
Reasons for age recommendation:
• An dark-but-exciting ride through an environmental
firestorm, including a vividly-created shipwreck scene
• Grand scale puppetry that creates larger-than-life monsters
• Sophisticated storyline based loosely on The Odyssey
THEMES
Appreciating family
Being good stewards of the environment
Finding solutions
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS • EXPECTED RUN TIME: 60 MINUTES
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E N V I R O N M E N TA L E P I C
WORLD
PREMIERE!
REIMAGINED UGLY DUCKLING STORY
Mar 25 - Apr 10, 2016
Fridays at 7 pm • Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm • Sundays at 2 pm
Anyone who has ever felt “different” will understand what it feels like to be Ugly the Duck. He
doesn’t look like any of his family flock and only his mama understands how lonely he is down
on the farm. When a terrible blizzard hits, however, Ugly discovers there’s much more to him than
anyone thought. With clever, inspiring songs and a whole lot of heart, this charming reimagining
of “The Ugly Duckling” will quack you up and bring a smile to your beak!
Reasons for age recommendation:
• A silly barnyard romp based on a
classic children’s story
• A tough look at the consequences of
bullying in the barnyard
• A touching scene featuring the
near-death of a beloved character
THEMES
Accepting differences
Accepting others
Getting through the tough times with the help of friends
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS •
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 60 MINUTES
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Book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Music by George Stiles
HONK! TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street,
New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com
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Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems • Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Apr 22 - May 8, 2016
Fridays at 7 pm • Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm • Sundays at 2 pm
Cover art ©2007 by Mo Willems
Gerald the Elephant is cautious and Piggie is...well, NOT. They are
the best of friends. Which means they have LOTS of fun together...
and sometimes do NOT! Join the theatrical fun as two of Mo
Willems’ most delightfully amusing characters come to musical
life on the stage in their Very First Play. There are bound to be lots
of laughs! But will Gerald and Piggie teach each other something
more important before the curtain falls?
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com
Reasons for age recommendation:
• Based on familiar characters from early reader books
children are sure to know and love
• Lots of silly humor and visual antics
• Show features some gentle conflicts and resolutions
THEMES
Being a friend
Handling stressful situations
Working as a team
TICKETS: $18 • MEMBERS RECEIVE 4 FREE TICKETS • EXPECTED RUN TIME: 45 MINUTES
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FUNNY FRIENDSHIP FOLLIES
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
BIG SPLASHY BROADWAY MUSICAL
June 3 - 19, 2016
Fridays at 7 pm
Saturdays at 2 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Dive “Under the Sea” for a swimmingly good time as one of Disney’s
all-time favorites splashes to life in this Broadway musical adaptation.
Ariel is a bold young mermaid princess fascinated with the human world,
in spite of the warnings of her father, King Triton, and her finny friends.
When she makes a dangerous deal with Ursula, the Sea Witch, she begins
a race against the setting sun to find true love. With all your favorite songs
and an ocean’s worth of colorful characters, you will definitely want
The Little Mermaid to be “Part of Your World!”
Reasons for age recommendation:
• A Disney favorite your entire family will enjoy
• All your favorite songs from the film
• From the first opening storm at sea to the final scene
with a larger-than-life sea witch, kids will be
engaged and entertained
THEMES
Following your heart
Loving your family
The Rose Theater’s production of
Learning to love
PREMIUM SHOW • RESERVED SEATING
TICKETS: $30 MAIN FLOOR • $25 BALCONY
MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTED TICKETS
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 2 HOURS + INTERMISSION
Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684.
www.MTIShows.com
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Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glen Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John
Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Mainstage Show Dates & Times
Premium Event Shows
Regular Season Shows ∙ Tickets $18. Included FREE with membership.
Pete the Cat
Sherlock Holmes
Lightning Thief
Friday, Oct. 9
Saturday, Oct. 10
Saturday, Oct. 10
Sunday, Oct. 11
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Nov. 6
Saturday, Nov. 7
Saturday, Nov. 7
Sunday, Nov. 8
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Sept. 18
7 pm
Saturday, Sept. 19 2 pm†
Saturday, Sept. 19 5 pm
Sunday, Sept. 20 2 pm
Friday, Oct. 16
Saturday, Oct. 17
Saturday, Oct. 17
Sunday, Oct. 18
7 pm
2 pm†
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Nov. 13
Saturday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 14
Sunday, Nov. 15
7 pm
2 pm†
5 pm*
2 pm
Friday, Jan. 22
Saturday, Jan. 23
Saturday, Jan. 23
Sunday, Jan. 24
Sunday, Jan. 24
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
5 pm
Friday, Sept. 25 7 pm
Saturday, Sept. 26 2 pm
Saturday, Sept. 26 5 pm
Sunday, Sept. 27 2 pm
Friday, Oct. 23
Saturday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 24
Sunday, Oct. 25
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Nov. 20
Saturday, Nov. 21
Saturday, Nov. 21
Sunday, Nov. 22
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Jan. 29
Saturday, Jan. 30
Saturday, Jan. 30
Sunday, Jan. 31
Sunday, Jan. 31
7 pm
2 pm†
5 pm
2 pm
5 pm
Plastic Drastic
Honk!
Elephant & Piggie
Friday, Feb. 26
Saturday, Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 27
Sunday, Feb. 28
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Mar. 25
7 pm
Saturday, Mar. 26 2 pm
Saturday, Mar. 26 5 pm
Friday, Apr. 22
Saturday, Apr. 23
Saturday, Apr. 23
Sunday, Apr. 24
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Mar. 4
Saturday, Mar. 5
Saturday, Mar. 5
Sunday, Mar. 6
Friday, Apr. 29
Saturday, Apr. 30
Saturday, Apr. 30
Sunday, May 1
7 pm
2 pm†
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Mar. 11
Saturday, Mar. 12
Saturday, Mar. 12
Sunday, Mar. 13
Friday, May 6
Saturday, May 7
Saturday, May 7
Sunday, May 8
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Sept. 11
Saturday, Sept. 12
Saturday, Sept. 12
Sunday, Sept. 13
Ivy + Bean
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
7 pm
2 pm†
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Apr. 1
Saturday, Apr. 2
Saturday, Apr. 2
Sunday, Apr. 3
Sunday, Apr. 3
7 pm
2 pm†
5 pm*
2 pm
5 pm
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
Friday, Apr. 8
Saturday, Apr. 9
Saturday, Apr. 9
Sunday, Apr. 10
7 pm
2 pm
5 pm
2 pm
† Interpretation for the deaf
and hard of hearing is
provided.
*“Autism-friendly”
show
Discounts available
for Rose members.
Peter & the Starcatcher The Little Mermaid
Tickets $25-$20
Tickets $30-$25
Friday, Dec. 4
Saturday, Dec. 5
Sunday, Dec. 6
7 pm
2 pm
2 pm
Friday, June 3
Saturday, June 4
Sunday, June 5
7 pm
2 pm
2 pm
Friday, Dec. 11
Saturday, Dec. 12
Sunday, Dec. 13
7 pm
2 pm
2 pm
Friday, June 10
Saturday, June 11
Sunday, June 12
7 pm
2 pm†
2 pm
Friday, Dec. 18
Saturday, Dec. 19
Sunday, Dec. 20
7 pm
2 pm†
2 pm
Friday, June 17
Saturday, June 18
Sunday, June 19
7 pm
2 pm
2 pm
Saturday, Dec. 26
Saturday, Dec. 26
Sunday, Dec. 27
2 pm
7 pm
2 pm
EACH
TICKETS TO
ON SHOW
REGULAR SEAS
The lobby opens 45 minutes
prior to each performance.
Seating begins 30 minutes
before curtain.
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Pre-K Programming!
INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION
Devised by The Rose Theater Company Members
under the direction of Gretta Berghammer
Oct 26 - Nov 14, 2015
See page 16 for performance dates and times
A Palette of Possibility is an interactive adventure designed
with children on the autism spectrum in mind, but this magical
and inventive exploration of color in all its various forms is
perfect for preschool students having their first or their tenth
experience in the theater. Audience members will be
participating as we invent new ways of thinking about color
in all the wonderful places it shows up in our world - from
stoplights to the ocean.
Presented on the Hitchcock Stage.
Please note: this production is not part of the membership package.
Tickets required for all attendees. No lap passes.
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Reasons for age recommendation:
• A participatory experience with a “no-shush” policy
• Kids will learn basic color concepts in a fun way
• No loud sounds or full blackouts
THEMES
Understanding autism
Embracing play
SPECIAL PRE-K AND ASD EVENT
TICKETS: $10
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 45 MINUTES
Presented on The Rose’s Hitchcock Stage
Encouraging social interactions
FUN INTRO TO POETRY
By Barry Kornhauser
Adapted from A Child’s Garden of Verses
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jan 9 - 30, 2016
See page 16 for performance dates and times
This is a multi-sensory, highly interactive play for very young audiences. Its words and actions are
inspired by the classic book of poems by Roberts Louis Stevenson. A few actors and a musician,
puppetry and play, help audiences grow a garden and their imaginations as they frolic in the
leaves, feed a bird, sing in the rain, dance with the wind, build a boat and discover treasures,
including the greatest of them all - friendship. They also plant seeds and words that, with careful
tending, grow into flowers and poems to bring home.
Reasons for age recommendation:
• Highly interactive show for restless young children
• An introduction to poetic language
• Gentle tones and visuals
THEMES
Discovering poetry
Gardening
Presented on the Hitchcock Stage.
Please note: this production is not part of the membership
package. Tickets required for all attendees. No lap passes
SPECIAL PRE-K EVENT
TICKETS: $10
EXPECTED RUN TIME: 45 MINUTES
Pre-K Programming!
Unleashing the imagination
Two special productions for very young audiences
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Hitchcock Stage Pre-K Series
Pre-K Shows ∙ Tickets $10
Palette of Possibility
Child’s Garden of Verses
Monday, Oct. 26
9:30 am
Tuesday, Oct. 27 11 am
Wednesday, Oct. 28 11 am
Thursday, Oct. 29 9:30 am
Saturday, Jan. 9
Saturday, Jan. 9
9:30 am
11 am
Monday, Jan. 11
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Thursday, Jan. 14
Friday, Jan. 15
Saturday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 16
9:30 am
11 am
11 am
9:30 am
11 am
9:30 am
11 am
Monday, Jan. 18
Saturday, Jan. 23
Saturday, Jan. 23
9:30 am
9:30 am
11 am
Monday, Jan. 25
Saturday, Jan. 30
Saturday, Jan. 30
9:30 am
9:30 am
11 am
Saturday, Nov. 7 Saturday, Nov. 7 9:30 am
11 am
Saturday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 14
9:30 am
11 am
The Rose Theater’s Pre-K series is presented on the Hitchcock Stage
located on the fourth floor of the theater.
Tickets are available at the box office or online at www.rosetheater.org.
Lobby opens 45 minutes prior to each performance. Seating begins 30
minutes before curtain.
Please note: The Hitchcock Pre-K series is not part of the membership
package. Tickets are required for all attendees. No lap passes.
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Why theater for the very young?
The Rose is proud to offer parents of very young children a unique opportunity
to introduce their preschooler to the theater in a fun, age-appropriate manner.
Presented in the intimate setting of The Rose’s Hitchcock Stage, these two
interactive pieces designed specifically with preschoolers in mind bring young
families together in the spirit of imagination and fun. The smaller theater allows
young children to become completely absorbed in the theatrical experience. We
encourage their interaction with the performers and invite your
family to tear down the fourth wall and become a part
of the performance.
Theater for the very young provides an
artistic experience that overcomes
age and developmental barriers. It
provides a way to nurture creative
thinking and imagination. while
inspiring both children and their
parents. Theater has been shown
to improve children’s verbal and
nonverbal communication skills,
to enhance empathy for others and
boost self-esteem. It’s never too
early to introduce your child to the
magic of theater.
TRADITIONS
Opening Night Excitement
There’s something special about opening night! We invite you to attend the opening night of each mainstage
show for some extra-special fun and surprises. More information will be available in the fall.
Free Member Day
This free day of family fun has become a Rose tradition! Activities include hands-on craft projects, storytelling, drama
games, face painting and more. The date will be announced in the fall. Space is limited and reserved exclusively for members.
Hands-On Exploration
Be sure to join us before each mainstage show for special activities designed to expand your theater experience. A variety of exciting and thoughtprovoking activities centered around the show theme will engage and entertain your family. Each show’s activity is different - you may find yourself
trying your hand at different stage techniques, creating an awesome craft or sharing your thoughts and feelings with other audience members.
All activities are offered free of charge. See the theater lobby for more information.
Remember Your Visit with an Autograph and a Memento from the Show
Be sure to stop by the mezzanine following each mainstage performance to meet your favorite characters from the show! The actors sign
autographs on the mezzanine level following each mainstage performance. Each child receives a free children’s program with space for
autographs upon arrival, but you’re welcome to bring books or items from home for signing.
Books and souvenir items related to each show title are available for purchase in the lobby before most performances. The boutique is
sponsored by The Rose Guild and all proceeds benefit Rose programming.
Get Your Questions Answered
Children are full of curious questions and our actors delight in providing them with answers. It is a long-standing tradition at The Rose to
give kids an open and honest look at how we create the magic they see on stage. A child-focused Q&A is hosted from the mainstage after
each performance. If your child still has questions after the show, we invite you to see photos taken during the production process on our
website, and to send us your questions online or in the mail. Inquiring minds want to know, and we are happy to provide the answers!
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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
“Going to The Rose” Guides
A “Going to The Rose” Guide is emailed to ticket holders before each show. The Guide contains a story synopsis,
character information, and helpful information about the show’s content. In addition, it also offers showrelated discussion ideas and other activities you can do at home. To receive this guide be sure to provide your
email address to the Box Office.
Restless Room
A trip to the theater can be overwhelming for younger audience members. We offer a noise-proof Restless
Room with a live video feed of main stage shows that may be used at any time during the performance.
The Restless Room is a special place where kids can wiggle, talk, play and otherwise just be a kid –
without disrupting those around them. And best of all, you won’t miss a minute of the show, thanks to
the live video feed.
Booster Seats
Free booster seats are available for mainstage shows, compliments of Target. The seats are distributed on a
first-come, first-served basis in the lobby. A photo ID is required as a deposit. You are also welcome to bring
your own booster!
Intermission & Concessions
Cookies, soda and bottled water are sold during the intermission of our two premium event shows. Our
seven regular season shows and Pre-K shows do not feature intermissions or concessions. Food and drink
are not allowed in the auditorium.
Open vs. Reserved Seating
Our two premium event shows feature reserved seating. Regular season shows and shows in the Hitchcock
Theater are open seating, which means guests choose their seats upon arrival.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening systems are available for audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing during
mainstage shows. Please see the Box Office for information.
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American Sign Language Interpretation
Select performances are interpreted for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing:
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Pete the Cat – Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 pm
Ivy + Bean – Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 pm
Sherlock Holmes – Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 pm
Peter & the Starcatcher – Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 pm
The Lightning Thief – Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 pm
Plastic Drastic – Saturday, March 5 at 2 pm
Honk – Saturday, Apr. 2 at 2 pm
Elephant & Piggie – Saturday, Apr. 30 at 2 pm
The Little Mermaid – Saturday, June 11 at 2 pm
Interpretation for the hearing-impaired is provided under a contract with the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Autism-Friendly Performances
Select performances are designated as “autism-friendly,” which means special
accommodations are made for families attending with a child who has autism spectrum
disorder and other special needs. Accommodations will vary, but may include:
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A private room for congregating before the show
A special reserved seating area
A private post-show question and answer period
A helpful social story to help prepare your child for their experience at The Rose
Reduced ticket prices (available by phone only)
Dates for autism-friendly performances can be found on page 13. Visit
www.rosetheater.org for information. Call The Rose Box Office at (402) 345-4849 to
reserve your tickets for the autism-friendly performance.
Theater Location
Large Print Programs
The Rose is located at 2001 Farnam Street on the
southwest corner of 20th & Farnam Streets.
Large print programs are available for guests with visual impairments. Please see the
Box Office for information.
Directions
Guests with Physical Impairments
From west Omaha, take I-80 East to 1-480 North and
exit onto 20th Street. The Rose is located on Farnam
Street, approximately three blocks south of the 20th
Street exit.
The Rose Theater offers wheelchair accessible seating on its main floor. Depending
on the size of the wheelchair, up to ten spaces are available per show. If you require
special seating, call The Rose in advance to ensure availability.
An elevator with access to the mezzanine level is available for those who require it.
Please see the Box Office for assistance.
Several parking spaces for patrons with disabilities are available on the street
directly outside The Rose Theater. Up to six spaces are available on Friday evenings.
Ten spaces are available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Parking
Free parking is available on weekends and after 5:30 pm on weeknights in the
Wells Fargo parking lot on the northwest corner of 20th & Farnam Streets. In
addition, the street parking surrounding The Rose Theater is free on weekends
and after 5 pm on weeknights.
Call The Rose Box Office at (402) 345-4849 or visit www.rosetheater.org for more information.
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MEMBERSHIP
Do The Membership Math
Member Benefits:
Rose members receive four free tickets to each of our seven regular
season shows. That’s 28 FREE TICKETS! Additional regular season tickets
are only $10 each (an $8 per ticket savings).
Join us for member-only building tours, show-themed family classes,
and a free Member Day complete with workshops, hands-on activities
and more!
Save $7 per ticket on our two premium event shows, Peter & the
Starcatcher and Disney’s The Little Mermaid! PLUS, members can
purchase tickets to The Little Mermaid before the general public.
The $15 BROADWAY and DRAMA registration fee is waived for students taking Rose classes.
Save 10% on Rose costume rentals!
Options to fit every family
Family Membership - $95
Includes four free tickets to each regular season show, as well as the benefits listed above.
Family + Individual Membership - $120
All family benefits with five free tickets to each regular season show.
Double Family Membership - $190
All family benefits with eight free tickets to each regular season show.
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Patron Membership - $300 Per Family
Patron members help underwrite programming for children with financial barriers.
In return for your generous donation, you will receive the following:
• All benefits associated with family membership.
• Eight free regular season show “gift” passes for friends and family.
• Free ticket exchanges.
• Recognition in each main stage show program.
Single Tickets
Single tickets for most shows go on sale Aug. 3, 2015. Tickets for Disney’s
The Little Mermaid will go on sale Nov. 2, 2015. To purchase, visit the Box
Office at 2001 Farnam St., call (402) 345-4849, or go to www.rosetheater.org.
Tickets are $18 each for regular season shows. Premium events are $25
main floor and $20 balcony. Shows in the Hitchcock Theater are $10.
Discount ticket vouchers for main stage shows are available at the customer
service counter of all Omaha/Council Bluffs Hy-Vee Food Stores.
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CREATIVITY
Two Great Programs for Ages 4-18
Performing Arts Classes
DRAMA at The Rose
Acting, Improv, Directing, Playwriting, and Stagecraft
Get ready for endless imagination! These creativity-based classes encourage students to reach further than ever before
while learning to trust their instincts, make dramatic choices, and work in ensemble. While many classes offer performance
opportunities, the central theme of these classes is personal growth. Students will have fun exploring their talents while
building a strong theatrical foundation that will enrich their lives.
BROADWAY at The Rose
Musical Theater, Acting, Voice, and Dance
Technique, technique, technique! This program offers a complete stage training experience for students who enjoy being in
the spotlight. Class placement is based on skill level, with classes building in complexity as students advance. The focus of
this program is presentation, and the goal is to empower students to take command of the stage with poise and precision. All
classes end with a Spring Concert on The Rose mainstage.
Class brochures are available now at www.rosetheater.org.
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DRAMA at The Rose
BROADWAY at The Rose
Audition for Shows at The Rose
• Themed Saturday morning and after-school classes
that change quarterly.
• Season-long, technique-based classes and national
guest artist workshops.
The Rose will be seeking youth actors for some of their
upcoming productions,
• Classes for children with autism and special needs.
• A fully-produced Spring Concert on the mainstage
featuring the full talent of the program.
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• Award-winning performance troupes that are cast
by audition: Transcendtrix and The Rose Brigade.
Information on youth auditions, including age
requirements and audition procedures, is available on
The Rose website, www.rosetheater.org.
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• A Teens ‘N’ Theater program offered at no charge to
participants features seven teen-produced shows
each season.
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2015-16 Season
Membership Shows
Premium Shows
Pre-K Series
Jan. 22-31, 2016
THE MUSICAL
Sept. 11-27, 2015
Oct. 26-Nov. 14, 2015
Dec. 4-27, 2015
Feb. 26-Mar. 13, 2016
Oct. 9-25, 2015
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Mar. 25-Apr.10, 2016
Jan. 9-30, 2016
June 3-19, 2016
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Nov. 6-22, 2015
Apr. 22-May 8, 2016
About The Rose
The Rose Theater is one of the largest and most accomplished children’s theaters in
the nation, with a reputation for enriching the lives of children and families through
top-quality professional productions and arts education. As the only resident
professional theater company in Omaha, The Rose is committed to making the
arts accessible to all children, providing opportunities for thousands of children
throughout the community to attend shows and participate in classes each year.
2015-16 Season
First and Last Name
Email AddressCell PhoneHome Phone
Street AddressCityStateZip
Note: If you would like to purchase a membership as a gift, please contact The Rose Box Office at (402) 345-4849.
Select Your Membership
Add Pre-K Shows
Add Premium Events
Palette of Possibility
Select Your Show Date
Number of Seats
Peter & the Starcatcher
Select Your Show Date
Main Floor
x $18 = $
Balcony
x $13 = $
Family Membership - $95
Family + Individual Membership - $120
Double Family Membership - $190
Patron Membership - $300 ($205 tax deductible)
Patron and Capital members are recognized in our show programs.
Please supply your name as you would like it to appear:
x $10 = $
A Child’s Garden of Verses
Select Your Show Date
Number of Seats
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Select Your Show Date
Main Floor
x $23 = $
x $10 = $
Balcony
Total It Up: $
Membership + $
Pre-K Events (Optional) + $
Please make checks payable to The Rose Theater or complete the following:
Premium Events (Optional) + $
VISA
MC
Card #
AMEX
x $18 = $
Donation (Optional) = $
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Mail your form to The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102.
Registration is also available at www.rosetheater.org or by calling (402) 345-4849.
Membership sales are limited to the first 3,000 families to register. Tickets and memberships are nonrefundable in part or in full. Show titles and dates are subject to change.
Membership does not guarantee seating. Reservations are required. Early reservations are encouraged as show dates do sell out. Flexible ticket exchanges: some restrictions and fees apply. Sales tax included.
OUR SPONSORS
Season Sponsors:
We give a hearty round of applause to all our sponsors for the 2015-16 season. Thank you for your
continued support of The Rose and for helping to enrich the lives of children and families through live
theater and arts education! BRAVO!
Media and Show Sponsors:
First National Bank
Additional Support Provided By:
Holland Foundation • Hearst Foundation
Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center Foundation • Bob & Evelyn Veach Foundation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska • The Blumkin Family • David Scott Foundation • Dixon Family Foundation • Grewcock Foundation
Hawks Foundation • Inavale Foundation • Lincoln Financial Foundation • Lozier Foundation • Mammel Foundation • Mukti Fund
Sharee & Murray Newman • Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation • Omaha Schools Foundation • OPPD • Peter Kiewit Foundation • Pinnacle Bank
Walter & Suzanne Scott Foundation • William & Ruth Scott • Shubert Foundation • Target Stores • Tenaska • Union Pacific Railroad
Valmont Industries • Whitmore Charitable Trust • William R. Patrick Foundation
JOIN TODAY!
Members get 7
shows for less than
the price of 2!