Partners

Current programming partners include: Gotta Be Me, Munroe Meyer Institute, Ollie Webb Center, VODEC, Wonderfully Made, Quality Living Inc, Anastasis Theatre Company, the Omaha Community Playhouse, the Great Plains Theatre Commons Benson Theater, and DUET.

One of our Circle Theatre core missions is to feature the talents of the individuals served by these organizations in to our twice yearly productions held at the Jewish Community Center. We offer opportunities in acting, playwriting, props and set designs, and the technical details of the productions.

MEET OUR APPRENTICES!

Circle Theatre is proud to announce our first-ever Apprenticeship Program, funded by Arts Midwest’s Shakespeare in American Communities grant! Our apprentices will be taking on leadership roles and design challenges this year, collaborating on current and future productions and learning skills that will prepare them to enter the professional world of theatre!

Cadie Albin joins Circle Theatre as the Dance and Choreography Apprentice, bringing a lifelong passion for dance and performance to the stage. Having studied dance from a young age, Cadie recently performed on hip hop stages and competed in local solo dance competitions. Known for her infectious energy and strong connection with audiences and fellow performers, she brings enthusiasm to every role. Cadie is thrilled to be part of this vibrant production company and looks forward to growing and learning with the team.

Steven Gray joins Circle Theatre as the Directing Apprentice. He previously appeared in The Wise Men of Chelm, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and The Hobbit – all with Circle Theatre. Steven is an educator at two elementary schools in OPS. He has performed with Iowa Western Community College, the International Thespian Society (Superior in Duet Acting), the Rose Theatre, and Omaha South High School. This summer Steven mentored students during Circle Theatre’s first-ever inclusive summer camp.

Sophia Kazmierski joins Circle Theatre as the Design Apprentice, showcasing her talents in prop and costume design. Sophia has been in stage productions with the Rose Theater as part of the Pride Players, Broken Mirror, and the Young Playwrights Festival. She has also worked in tech and stage management roles in a High School Internship at the Rose. Sophia is studying art at UNO and enjoys crochet, bookbinding, and role-playing games in her free time.

Maria Overton joins Circle Theatre as the Education Outreach Apprentice. She has been an intern at Circle Theatre since 2023 and is looking forward to this role in the 25/26 season. Maria is a dancer with American Midwest Ballet’s Junior Company and has performed and trained across the country, including summer intensives with Kansas City Ballet and Cary Ballet Conservatory. She is also a recipient of the Nebraska Young Artist Award in 2024.

Thank you to these foundations and organizations for their funding during the past year:

Gilbert M & Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation
Howard and Gloria Kaslow
Humanities Nebraska
Jetton Charitable Fund
Jewish Federation of Omaha
Nebraska Arts Council
Omaha Rotory, Downtown
Omaha Venture Group
Sunny Durham Family Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation
The Enrichment Foundation
The National Endowment for the Arts