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Each year, The Rose Theater’s high school interns offer a unique production showcasing their talents.
For Teens
ROSE TEENS ‘N’ THEATER PRODUCTION
Livin’ in Color!
Coming soon to The Rose Theater Downtown!
- April 25 at 7 pm
- April 27 at 7:30 pm
The Rose Theater’s innovative Teens ‘N’ Theater program provides teens ages 13 to 18 opportunities to get active in the world of theater. The Rose produces five teens-only shows each season, where teen participants act, direct, write, design and stage manage. Students perform fresh, thought-provoking work at The Rose’s Hitchcock Theater.
Teens ‘N’ Theater opening nights feature post-show discussions led by teens, including “news you can use” to learn more about topics from each show and engage in community action.
Teens ‘N’ Theater is open to high school students who have not yet graduated. There is no cost to participate, and the program is open to all interested students. Please note: the audition information for each show (and our main stage opportunities) is listed further down on this page under “Teen Season.”
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Location: Rose Theater Downtown
Performances: September 14 at 7 pm, September 15 at 5 pm, September 16 at 11 am
Location: Rose Theater Downtown
Info Meeting/Auditions: October 24 & November 2, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 7 – 28, 6:30-9:00 pm
Performances: December 14 at 7 pm, December 16 at 8 pm
Location: Rose Theater Downtown
Info Meeting/Auditions: November 15 & 28, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Performances: February 1 at 7 pm, February 2 at 5 pm, February 3 at 7:30 pm
Funded in part by a grant from the Childrens Theatre Foundation of America
Location: Rose Theater Downtown
Info Meeting/Auditions: February 22 & 27, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays & Thursdays (March 5 – 26), 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (March 27 – April 25), 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Performances:
Friday April 25th @ 7:00pm
Saturday April 27th @ 7:30pm
Location: Rose Theater Downtown
Info Meeting/Auditions: March 6 & 18, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Rehearsals:
Mondays & Wednesdays (March 13 – April 1), 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (April 2 – May 1), 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Performances: May 2 at 7 pm, May 3 at 5 pm, May 4 at 7:30 pm
Before The World Goes Dark
"Before The World Goes Dark" uses theater to examine teen perspectives on the global Climate Crisis.
Pride Players
"Pride Players" uses improvisation to create songs, poetry, monologues and skits that explore what it means to be a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or straight-allied teen in Omaha.
Livin' in Color
An ensemble of diverse teenaged youth that explores issues presented by being African American in today’s culture.
Young Playwrights Festival
A showcase of the work of teenage writers in the Omaha area.
Teen IDEA Coalition
Theater of the Oppressed. Using Brazilian theatre techniques, the group makes short, interactive scenes of “Forum Theater,” where problems are dramatized, stopped, and reframed — as rehearsal for reality. The group presents at Opening Night of Teens ’n’ Theater shows to inspire audiences to take immediate action in moments of injustice.
Meetings are every other Wednesday. Email Jay at jayh@rosetheater.org if you’re interested in joining. Floating attendance is valid, encouraged and understood.
2023-24 IDEA Coalition Meeting Schedule:
- Meeting Dates: Alternate Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 20, 5:00 – 6:00 pm at The Rose Theater Downtown
- Performances: December 14, February 1, April 25, May 2 (following TNT productions)
Here’s a zine the Coalition created after the 2020-21 season of discussions on topics like white supremacy, election reform, disability justice, women’s history month, climate change and housing inequity:
Main Stage Auditions
We are often looking for teens and youth to audition for shows on the main stage! Information, contacts, instructions and audition tips can be found on our Auditions page.
The Rose Brigade
The Rose Brigade is an elite group of musical theater performers who perform pre-shows before select main stage productions and, in some cases, participate in local and regional competitions. Click here for information.
Rose Dance Project (RDP)
Rose Dance Project dancers are selected by audition to represent The Rose in local and regional dance competitions and to perform within the community. Click here for information.
Teen Classes
The Rose provides a wide range of classes for teens. Whether you are interested in acting, playwriting, dance or voice, we have a class for you! Beginners or those with a bit more experience will find their place in the spotlight at The Rose. For information, please visit our class search engine.
Teen Volunteer Team
The Rose’s Teen Volunteer Team helps run the light boards, paint scenery, prepare props and more. Volunteers earn volunteer credit toward free tickets, classes and more. This program gives teens an opportunity to increase their theatrical experience in a professional context, while building relationships with teens who share their interests. To sign up for the Teen Volunteer Team, email teenvolunteers@rosetheater.org.
Teen Internship
The Rose offers a Teen Internship to high school juniors who plan to study theater in college. Teen interns work a minimum of 150 hours from June to May, gaining valuable hands-on experience as they contribute to a variety of artistic, educational and administrative projects.
To apply for the Teen Internship in the 2022-2023 school year, send a letter of interest and resume to Jay Hayden at jayh@rosetheater.org no later than April 1, 2023.
