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Performing Arts

Holiday Extravaganza Begins November 14th

Join us for a cabaret-style evening of heartwarming seasonal classics, dazzling performances, and joyful entertainment for audiences of all ages.

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Open Auditions for Wine in the Wilderness

The Union is holding open auditions for a production ofWine in the Wilderness written by author and playwright Alice Childress and directed by Denise Chapman. The play will be produced at and run in the Shirley Tyree Theater February 20-March 8, 2026.

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  • EXPLORE THE SHIRLEY TYREE THEATER
    The creative home for The Union's performing arts program

Our Performing Arts Program is proudly supported by

Union Pacific Foundation, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, The Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund, Weitz Family Foundation, and the City of Omaha’s North Omaha Turnback Tax Grant.

The Union's Performing Arts program is dedicated to the development of professional theatre artists and thought-provoking productions that reflect authentic and diverse narratives about experiences within the African diaspora. Central to the program is the Performing Arts Collective (PAC), our Black theatre ensemble dedicated to exploring contemporary theatre. The Union is committed to the ensemble members’ creative growth and provides a home for them to develop their craft.