Learn more about performing arts in the Nebraska Area
Resources:
Find out more about local performing arts resources and opportunities in the area:
*Workshops and Camps
*Show Review Sources
*Arts Organizational Resources
*Renaissance Festivals and Fair Resources
Workshops & Camps
Here are some great local resources for Workshops and Camps for Kids. Adult Workshops will be included on the What's Happening page as we find them. From time to time local theatres will offer camps for kids and adults, so we will include these on the What's Happening page.
Omaha, The Rose Theater
Click on the image for their Classes and Workshops website page.
Offering classes for kids of all ages,
The Rose Theater classes offer students the ability to unleash their creativity, develop life skills and gain a deep appreciation for the performing arts. In a supportive and encouraging environment under the guidance of professionally trained educators, your child will build a solid foundation of performance skills that amplify their confidence and talents.
Omaha, McGuigan Arts Academy
Rave On! Productions and The Omaha Series
Offering Classes for Kids & Adults
McGuigan Arts Academy offers classes and workshops for kids and adults all year round. They even offer private lessons. Besides a robust schedule of kids workshop offerings, their adult offerings include Voice Over Training, Audition Prep, Script Reading, Acting, and a wide variety of Music and Art Lessons.
Lincoln, Theatre Arts for Kids
Offering Theatre Camps and Workshops for Kids
Theatre Arts for Kids is a challenging musical theatre arts program specially geared toward the young, aspiring performer interested in learning about, participating in, and producing musical theatre. Through teamwork and workshops, performers gain lifelong skills as they build self-esteem and develop leadership ability.
Instruction is focused on vocal technique, musicianship, dance, actor training, and production professionalism. Special workshops in stage combat, performance artistry, improvisation, and auditioning will benefit students in all of their artistic endeavors. Theatre Arts for Kids provides the total theatre experience. From auditioning, rehearsing, polishing, and performing to warm-ups and exercises designed to enhance concentration and focus, the benefits of participating in TAFK are limitless.
Lincoln, YAAL (Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln)
Offering Year round camps and classes for kids of all ages.
YAAL is dedicated to bringing affordable professional level theatre training to youth of all ages in our community and surrounding communities.
YAAL's regular workshops are geared for youth 7 - 17. There is no experience necessary to participate in YAAL's performance workshops. Many students learn through participation.
Looking for Reviews?
Here are some local arts organization resources. Click on the image or the url in the description to go to their website and learn more about them!
Chris' Corner
Show Reviews
Interested in reading reviews of Omaha productions?
Chris' Corner
Looking for reviews of shows? Or even travel? Chris Elston has you covered. Check out his blog for reviews here:
https://creatingcontemplation.wordpress.com/
Appearing Locally
Show Reviews
Interested in reading reviews, auditions, previews and more for Lincoln productions?
Very often both Chris and Sheri write for Appearing Locally. Sponsored by the Lincoln Theatre Alliance, they are a great place to learn about Lincoln Area Theatre!
https://appearinglocally.com/
Looking for Arts Organizational Support?
There are many great organizations in Nebraska who support Artists and Art Venues. Check out some of the ways you get get involved below - click on the link or the image to go to their website to learn more about them!
Nebraskans for the Arts
Nebraskans for the Arts (NFTA) is your arts advocacy organization.
Representing arts organizations and individual members across the state, NFTA advises policy makers, elected officials, and community leaders on the importance of strong arts education in our schools, the economic impact of the arts in our communities, and the benefits of pro-arts policies for Nebraska.
Nebraska Arts Council
A great resource for all of the Arts in Nebraska! The Nebraska Arts Council provides programming, grants, and opportunities to foster creative innovation statewide.
https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/
Theatre Arts Guild Omaha
The Theatre Arts Guild Omaha was founded in 1967. TAG Omaha provides theatre education, support and scholarships to local Creatives in theatre.
https://theatreartsguild.com/
TAGG
Together a Greater Good: Scan your receipts and TAGG will donate to the organization of your choosing. Doesn't cost you a thing! There are some organizations in Lincoln, but as of right now there are more theatres in Omaha listed.
https://togetheragreatergood.com/
WhyArts Inc
WhyArts is dedicated to providing Omaha’s underserved populations with access to inclusive quality arts programming. They believe each individual, no matter their circumstance, has unlimited creative potential. They also believe the arts are an incredibly powerful means of communication for the nonstandard learner. WhyArts also helps match Artists and Organizations together for equity projects.
And check out our podcast we did in 2021 with Why Arts!
https://www.whyartsinc.org/
Amplify Arts
Amplify Arts promotes unity, innovation, and progress in the Arts to build strong and vibrant communities. Amplify Arts also has many grant programs for Artists! Their offices are located in Omaha.
https://www.amplifyarts.org/
Local Renaissance Festivals and Information
Check out these resources for Renaissance Festivals and other historical fairs. There may be stipends paid to cast members, so take a look at their website for more information. These sites have been vetted by PRB.
The Ren List
To Find all Renaissance Festivals and other fairs near you.
Maritime Music Directory International (MMDI)
MMDI puts performers and festivals and venues together all over the world.
Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
Always on the first three weekends of May at the Bellevue Berry Farm.
Midwest Pirate Fest
Always happening at the end of August at the Bellevue Berry Farm.