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Omaha,Nebraska 68182
402.554.2406
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design/Technical

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting/Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Generalist

Minor in Theatre


In addition to their involvement in university theatre productions, theatre students regularly collaborate with Omaha’s theatre community and take part in for-credit internships. Through in-class and production work, students gain valuable life skills including discipline, collaboration, communication, research, planning, meeting deadlines, and problem-solving.

Faculty Info:

Hal France, D. Scott Glasser, Grant Hilgenkamp, Jason Jamerson, Peggy Jones, Cindy Melby Phaneuf, Steven L. Williams, Charleen J.B. Willoughby, Ron Zank, Jack Zerbe.



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(2/19/20 - 2/22/20)
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