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Voices AMPLIFIED! finale: Omaha’s Forgotten Century

Theater Storytelling Other Dancing

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FREE EVENT 

Experience the story of young Ernie and his Grandpa Apa as they converse, reminisce, and share memories about their Black and Latino heritage in Omaha through an original commissioned production created by Peggy Jones, Kathy Tyree, Broadway choreographer Ray Mercer and community creative consultants and featuring local actors and visual artists and New York-based dancers. Fill out the form on the Voices AMPLIFIED! page to receive updates about this event and the Voices AMPLIFIED! series. 

Creative Team for Omaha’s Forgotten Century 
Creative Director and Choreographer Ray Mercer – Broadway actor, dancer and choreographer in his 17th year as a dancer and fight captain in Disney’s The Lion King 

Director Kathy Tyree – award-winning Omaha director and performer  

Creative consultant Jade Rogers – historian, educator at Metropolitan Community College and UNO and the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of The House of Afros, Capes, & Curls 


Scriptwriter Peggy Jones – Associate Professor, past Interim Chairperson of the Black Studies Department, and Women's and Gender Studies faculty at UNO 


Creative consultant Linda Garcia – local artist and co-founder of Mexican American Society of the Midlands 


Creative consultant Jose Garcia – local artist and co-founder of Mexican American Society of the Midlands 


Designer and visual artist Hugo Zamorano – Omaha artist helping to create the backdrop for the Voices AMPLIFIED! finale 


Producer and creative consultant Andy Cassano – O-pa Vice President of Programming and Education 


Creative consultant Aaron Gregory – O-pa Community Engagement Specialist, dancer and choreographer 

FREE EVENT 

Experience the story of young Ernie and his Grandpa Apa as they converse, reminisce, and share memories about their Black and Latino heritage in Omaha through an original commissioned production created by Peggy Jones, Kathy Tyree, Broadway choreographer Ray Mercer and community creative consultants and featuring local actors and visual artists and New York-based dancers. Fill out the form on the Voices AMPLIFIED! page to receive updates about this event and the Voices AMPLIFIED! series. 

Creative Team for Omaha’s Forgotten Century 
Creative Director and Choreographer Ray Mercer – Broadway actor, dancer and choreographer in his 17th year as a dancer and fight captain in Disney’s The Lion King 

Director Kathy Tyree – award-winning Omaha director and performer  

Creative consultant Jade Rogers – historian, educator at Metropolitan Community College and UNO and the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of The House of Afros, Capes, & Curls 


Scriptwriter Peggy Jones – Associate Professor, past Interim Chairperson of the Black Studies Department, and Women's and Gender Studies faculty at UNO 


Creative consultant Linda Garcia – local artist and co-founder of Mexican American Society of the Midlands 


Creative consultant Jose Garcia – local artist and co-founder of Mexican American Society of the Midlands 


Designer and visual artist Hugo Zamorano – Omaha artist helping to create the backdrop for the Voices AMPLIFIED! finale 


Producer and creative consultant Andy Cassano – O-pa Vice President of Programming and Education 


Creative consultant Aaron Gregory – O-pa Community Engagement Specialist, dancer and choreographer 

More about Omaha Performing Arts
Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) is the steward of two landmark venues – the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center, plus a third live music venue “Steelhouse Omaha” opening in 2023. O-pa presents a wide spectrum of the performing arts, including Broadway, jazz, dance, comedy, family, popular entertainment, and live music. With a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, O-pa serves a growing audience in Omaha and the region through a broad range of education and engagement opportunities. As Nebraska’s largest arts institution, O-pa is recognized as a leader both locally and nationally. Support is provided by the Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Omaha, and Douglas County. We also rely on corporate sponsors, donors, and foundations. Ticket Omaha is the official ticket retailer for all performances at the Orpheum Theater and the Holland Performing Arts Center. Tickets purchased from other ticket retailers such as secondary ticket agencies or brokers may be more expensive and may not be valid. Due to the nature of live entertainment, all programs, performers, prices, dates, and times are subject to change.
When & Where
Jun 25, 2022, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Free


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