2022 | 2023 Community Report

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letter from the chair

It was like a homecoming to return to the Orpheum Theater and Holland Center to attend touring Broadway shows, music performances, and so much more after these past few years. Like all of you, my family and I were delighted to sit in the audience again and experience incredible shows like HAMILTON, Boz Scaggs and many more.

The time away during the COVID-19 pandemic only reinforced how vital an organization like Omaha Performing Arts is. The performing arts bring us together, and O-pa is a national leader in what arts organizations can and should do for a community. We are committed to making the arts accessible to everyone and to bringing a diverse range of events that will offer every person, of every background, an unforgettable experience. We continue to develop the next generation through education programs and create new ways to connect with the arts and each other through community engagement initiatives.

O-pa has a significant annual economic impact that will increase as we transform downtown Omaha with the new addition of Steelhouse Omaha and the future Center for Arts Engagement. People want to live and work where there are exciting things to do and discover and that’s exactly what O-pa provides.

It’s been a wonderful year and I’m looking forward to what’s next!

Jack Koraleski Chair, O-pa Board of Directors

IT’S AN INSPIRING

letter from the president

The 21/22 Season was a celebration of resilience. As we emerged from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and navigated how to safely reopen our doors, we were thrilled to return to full operations. Most importantly, our artists returned, and you were there to welcome them. Thank you to everyone who made it possible: our performers, our community partners, our Board of Directors, our staff and volunteers, our donors, and everyone who supports what we bring to our stages and to the community. With our commitment to inclusivity, we are here for all and celebrate being together for the experience of live performances. We appreciate your support and are also grateful to have received critical special funding from the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.

We now look forward to a full calendar of world-class performances and to creating even more extraordinary experiences for Omaha and people across Nebraska. Steelhouse Omaha, our new live music venue, will open May 12, 2023. And after that milestone, our campus will continue to expand as we grow to accommodate the wider reach of our education and engagement programs.

It’s an inspiring future that we’re building together. Thank you for being a part of the journey.

With gratitude,

Joan H. Squires President, Omaha Performing Arts

Jacee Bates performs at the Nebraska High School Theater Academy Showcase

about us

Omaha Performing Arts

Board of Directors

Jack Koraleski, Chair

D. David Slosburg, Vice Chair

Michael S. Cassling

Dr. H. Dele Davies

vision mission values idea

A vibrant destination for extraordinary experiences that engage, inspire and connect.

Margaret Lauritzen Dodge

Scott C. Heider

Todd L. Johnson

Rodrigo López

Carl G. Mammel

Sharlon Rodgers

To enrich the community through:

• The presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences

• Education and community engagement programs

• Stewardship of world-class venues

Team

• We value relationship before task

• We support each other and are stronger as a team

• We embrace change and encourage new ideas

Inclusion

• We bring diversity of thought, experience and expertise to everything we do

• We value and support a diverse workforce

Trust

• We trust each other to make decisions in the best interest of the organization

• We are open, honest and respectful of each other

Integrity

• We are dependable, reliable and responsible in our actions

• We do the right thing and strive for excellence

O-pa is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA).

We appreciate and value ideas that come from a diverse work environment, and we believe in fostering an inclusive culture that can provide an atmosphere which allows all individuals to attain their greatest potential, achieve a welcoming environment for our patrons and artists and provide deep, enriching engagement for the communities we serve.

John Gottschalk, Chair Emeritus

John K. Boyer, Secretary

OPAS Foundation

Board of Directors

Michael R. McCarthy, Chair

Jack Koraleski, Vice Chair

John K. Boyer, Secretary

Jennifer Hamann

Rodrigo López

Carl G. Mammel

Remembering Founder Walter Scott, Jr.

Extraordinary leader, philanthropist and community leader Walter Scott, Jr. passed away on September 25, 2021. A founding member of the Omaha Performing Arts Board of Directors, Walter — along with the late Dick Holland and Chair Emeritus John Gottschalk, led the formation of our organization and the design and construction of the Holland Performing Arts Center and renovation of the Orpheum Theater through his leadership of Heritage Services. As an O-pa board member for over 20 years, Walter provided vision, insight and guidance that elevated our organization and helped transform the community.

Front Row: Sharlon Rodgers, John Boyer, Carl Mammel, Mike McCarthy, Dr. Dele Davies, David Slosburg, Joan Squires, Meg Lauritzen Dodge.

Back Row: Jennifer Hamann, Jack Koraleski, Rodrigo López, Todd Johnson, Mike Cassling, Scott Heider, John Gottschalk

Suzanne and Walter Scott

360,000 total attendance

871 total events

181 performances

562 education events

51 community events

MAGICAL MOMENTS

WICKED

Photo by Joan Marcus

performance highlights

The 21/22 season included Broadway, National Geographic Live, Holland Center Outdoors, Holland Music Club, Concerts, Comedy, Family shows and so much more!

HAMILTON Photo by Joan Marcus Alt-J

Lisa Fischer

Sankofa Danzafro

Ben Folds

Boz Scaggs

The Hot Sardines

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Photo by T Charles Erickson

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Arturo O’Farrill

America

Chelsea Handler Hasan Minhaj

Hip Hop Nutcracker

education highlights

76,500 students, teachers and community members served in 21/22

2,800

K-2 students from 43 schools attended the yearend Musical Explorers concert with local artists

11,000 students and teachers attended the Student Matinee Series

Omaha Performing Arts brings out the best of the best, their judges bring out the best of the best and they want to honor the best of the best.

Students and schools across the state were recognized at the ninth annual Nebraska High School Theater Academy showcase hosted by Q. Smith.

We’re proud to partner with these national organizations!

Celeste Ditter, Columbus Middle School Vocal Music Teacher -

Musical Explorers Disney Musicals In Schools Nebraska High School Theater Academy

community engagement highlights

Heroes

The Omaha tradition Jazz on the Green returns to Midtown Crossing with Curtis Stigers

O-pa and partners launch Music at Miller Park, a summer concert series

Night at ANASTASIA recognized active duty military, those lost in service, and their families

200 families received discounted tickets and special swag bags for Kids’ Night on Broadway

Patrons learn dance moves at curtain warmer for Hip Hop Nutcracker

Colombian dance troupe Sankofa Danzafro leads community dance workshop at Bancroft Street Market

Local hip hop artists discuss the impact of hip hop at Culxr House

Voices AMPLIFIED!

Part of O-pa’s IDEA efforts include Voices AMPLIFIED!, a thematic series elevating artists from diverse cultures and creating opportunities for reflection and connection.

The 21/22 Season amplified Black and Latino voices with free community events including a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, a Hip Hop panel discussion, and anti-racism workshops with the band Las Cafeteras.

The series finale Omaha’s Forgotten Century was a portrait of Afro-Latino heritage in Omaha created by a team of community members and produced by O-pa.

Hugo Zamorano Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

Alexis Arai Las Cafeteras

18% 48% Outside Douglas County Outside Nebraska 5,000,000

Directors Circle | $25,000+

The John K. and Lynne D. Boyer

Family Foundation

Michael Cassling Family

Dr. and Mrs. H. Dele Davies

Meg and Nate Dodge

Sunny Durham Family Foundation

John and Carmen Gottschalk

Dr. Amy Haddad and Mr. Steven Martin

Howard and Rhonda Hawks

Scott and Cindy Heider

Todd and Susan Johnson

Mr. Richard W. Kelley

Jack and Stephanie Koraleski

Rodrigo and Mary López

Carl and Marilyn Mammel

The Thomas F. McGowan Family

Omaha Performing Arts Staff

Martha and David Slosburg

Joan Squires and Dan Hamann

Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation

Fellows Circle | $10,000+

Cindy and Mogens Bay

Pat and Michele Dees

Debby Durham Family Foundation

Tom and Kim Egan

Beth Heineman Eliason

Lee Harlan

Fran and Rich Juro

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neary

David and Jane Offutt

Robert and Polina Schlott

Mr. and Mrs. J. William Scott

James and Kathy Simpson

Emily Tonniges

Nancy and John Webster

Tim and Beth Wilson

We are so fortunate…our community has a forward-looking organization like Omaha Performing Arts. They bring us world class entertainment and true to their mission provide a broad spectrum of education and community engagement activities.

Ted and Jamie Friedland, patrons and donors

Mary López, Rodrigo López, Steve Martin, Amy Haddad

Arike Davies and Dr. H. Dele Davies

Benefactors Circle |

$6,000+

Anonymous (4)

Steve and Laura Atkinson

Jack and Judy Baker

Greg and Kathy Boulay

Bev and Ed Burchfield

Susan and Bill Cutler

Mrs. Linda Daugherty

Jennifer and James Davenport

Bruce and Nicole Ericksen

Dr. Devin Fox

Friedland Family Foundation

Lawrence and Joan Friend

Gary and Kathy Gates

Rex Beck and Susan Grant

Jeff and Danielle Gordman

Dr. James and Dawn Hammel

Fred Hunzeker

Dan and Michelle Koraleski

Bill and Jodie Mackintosh Family

Charitable Fund

Dr. Martin and Lorraine Mancuso

Smith Kroeger Marketing

Dan and Tina Lonergan

Sharee and Murray Newman

Mrs. Nancy F. Noddle

Terry and Jill Petersen

Ronald and Teri Quinn

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Riekes

Ellen and Richard Slosburg

Annette and Paul Smith

Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Vacanti

John and Amy Wiechmann

Anne and Arnie Weitz

Associates Circle | $3,000+

Amis Family Foundation

Anonymous (2)

Frosty and DeEtte Anderson

Rick Clark

Kathy and Gary Ensz

Todd and Amy Foje

Curt and Beth Greiner

Dean and Maria Jacobsen

The Bill and Leona Kernen Family

Adam and Kathryn Koslosky

Robert and Myrna Krohn

Family Foundation

Troy and Melisa Lagasse

Jim and Diny Landen

Chris and Michelle Leitner

Joe and Kacey Lempka

Robert and Joan Miller

Larry and Karen Nelsen

Honorable and Mrs. Ben Nelson

Pape Family Foundation

H. Douglas Riley

John and Dianne Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Stinson

Del and Phyllis Toebben

Susan and Jim Tracy

Dr. James and Carole Tremain

Bob and Chris Turner

James R. Vanhauer

Wilson Family Charitable Fund

Mrs. Shirley Young

Sustainer | $1,500+

Mrs. Jane Alseth

Clare and Duane Baylor

Sally Bekins and the Bekins Foundation

Stephanie O’Keefe and Erin Busch

Norm and Bev Carlson

Kevin and Kimara Clark

Gloria and Roy Dinsdale

Julie and Lance Fritz

John and Ibby Hancock

Karen and Kim Hawkins

Gerald and Leslie Hoberman

Alan and Kari Horstman

Roger and Sandy Howard

Mr. Wood Hull and Dr. Susan Sucha

Jessica Jones

Deborah Macdonald

Ms. Julie Minton

Joe and Kathy O’Connor

Stephanie O’Keefe and Erin Busch

Theresa and Arnold Reeves

Scott and Grace Roberts

Chris and Sharlon Rodgers

Molly and Tobin Schropp

Jeff and Becky Sharp

Dr. Michael Sesemann and Barbara Ruser

Mary and Leonard Sommer

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Walker

Gordon and Joy Watanabe

Sabrina and Zach Weiss

Drs. Mary and Adam Wells

Cynthia Epstein and David Wiesman

Supporter | $600+

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Adler

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Albaum

Bryce and Sara Bares

Ms. Anne Begley

Mr. Samuel M. Bierner

Mr. Daryl Blankenship

Robin Bohnet

Susan M. Burkhard

Mr. Michael Butler

Bobbie and Holly Carlson

Bruce and Rkachea Carpenter

Davis Family

William and Beverly Donaldson

Walter and Linda Duda

Art Estes

Barbara Fitzgerald

Alan and Terri Gangestand

Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Garvin

John and Linda Gentry

Polly Goecke

Heather Gomes

Michael and Wanda Gottschalk

Mrs. William Greendyke

Robert and Erika Greene

Randall and Beverly Greer

Bobby and Allison Grennan

Maureen A. Gronstal

Mike and Kathy Gross

Brian and Carey Hamilton

Terry and Judy Haney

Carol and Howard Hahn

Mr. John Hanzel

Ms. Barbara Haar-Rightmyer

Dave and Juliana Hefflinger

Jay Worden and Tim Held

Bryan Hill and Pamela Beall-Hill

Walt and Marilyn Horner

Alan and Kari Horstman

Houser Family Giving Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Donald Igel

Mr. Troy Jensen

Mrs. Paula Johnson

Daniel and Lisa Kammerer

Gerald and Barbara Keasling

Tim and Marcia Kerrigan

Mr. Zac Konrad

Mary Koraleski

Mrs. Somer Krueger

Elwin and Mary Jane Larson

Ms. Jennifer Maassen

Jana Martin

Luke and Cheryl Matranga

Dr. and Mrs. Ed McGill

Dr. Jeffrey Meade

Robert and Marie Meyers

Ms. Sue Millsap

Caitlin Nellis

Richard and Joan O’Brien

Dr. James R. O’Dell

Tom and Jennifer Pansing

Dr. Dennis and Jeanne Pestal

Marvin M. Peters II

Mr. and Mrs. Cary Peterson

Ken and Linda Pohlman

Mary Raimondo

John and Kitty Ransom

Ms. Barbara Haar-Rightmyer

Edward and Lida Robinson

Charitable Trust

Jon and Linda Roeder

James Roubal

Lee and Carol Rowe

Gennean M. Scott

Ms. Norma Shoemaker

Signature Performance, LLC

Sissy Katelman Silber

Kimberly Hord, Michelle Smithberg, Kate Grabill, Michelle Clark

Tim and Beth Wilson

Mary Amend and LaTisha Adams

Eve Simon

Mrs. Lynn Smith

Robert J. Smith

Drs. Jim and Pam Specht

Mitch and Kendra Swanson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swartzbaugh

Drs. Jon and Ann Taylor

Lee Turkovich and Max Holmquist

Ms. Barbara Van Dyke

Gail and Irv Veitzer

Bob Ward

Dian and Jim Warren

Ms. Linda L. Watson

Mr. Benjamin Weeks

Gary and Sharon Welna

Mrs. Randi Williams

Dr. Rob and Jennifer Zatechka

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Zlomke

Contributor | $300+

Anonymous

Ms. Patricia Alexander

Dr. Nels Backlund

Ken and Karen Baldwin

Rob Bass and Matthew Friedel

Zach and Carly Claussen

Autumn Clemmer

Llyod and Diane Coates

Ms. Constance Conradson

John and Nancy Cooke

Mrs. Jessica Cooper

Dr. and Mrs. William Corcoran

Carl and Roberta Courter

Michael and Ann Cox

Ms. Caroline Darling

Ms. Brenda Dauel

Ms. Ellen Deaver

Vicki and Stu Denker

Joshua Caine Dickinson

Brittany Dorner

Dr. Susan Dunekacke

Mr. Russ and Gwen Bayer

John and Linda Beacom

Dennis and Priscilla Beckmann

Larry Carlson

Barbara and Bob Bischoff

Steven and Joyce Black

Mrs. Jamie Blycker

Dr. James Booth

Mrs. Karen Borchert

Dr. Jessica Bracken

Mr. Jimmy Bragg

Mr. Robert Brandriff

Wayne and Jackie Breyfogle

Aundrea Bricker

Dr. Douglas and Karen Brouillette

Mr. Craig Broyhill

Mr. Arlo Burk

Mrs. Cindy S. Burns

Lloyd and Kimberley Buzzell

Mark and Kelle Cain

Shaun Cartwright

Ms. Lina Cashin

Nicholas Christensen

Donna Christian

Ms. Adria Christy

LaDawn Dykhouse

Mr. Michael P. Eckley

Reanne Eichele

John and Patricia Elliott

Charles and Carol Enke

Grant and Melissa Ericksen

Leo and Garland Eskey

Mr. John Faber

Ms. Catherine Feay

Polly Feis

Ms. Sarah Marie Ferneding

Ron and Jean Feuerbach

Mrs. Cathleen Field

Mrs. Nikki Frenche

Dr. Deborah A. Frison

Elizabeth and Jeff Funk

Mr. William Gammon

Katie Garcia

Dr. Gary Gard

William and Donna Gess

Ms. Abigial Gillick

Curt and Jeanne Glasford

Paul and Elizabeth Grieger

Ms. Sarah Griffith

Ms. Beverly Hagen

Mr. and Mrs. Russel F. Hallberg

Anne and John Hall

Mr. Eric C. Hall

Mr. and Mrs. William Hanley

Mrs. Suzanna Hansen

Erika Hansen

Robert and Carolyn Hansen

Mrs. Susan Hart

Mr. John Harvey

Ms. Cindy Havlat

Ms. Camille Hawk

Cassandra and Bret Hays

Ms. Sam Hedrick

Daniel and Amy Hennings

Andrew and Monica Herd

Dr. Dana and Mrs. Lacey Hess

Steve and Michelle Hinchcliff

Terri and Dennis Hirschbrunner

Ms. Terese Holm

Ms. Rose Homan

Mary Horst

Ms. Theresa Howatt

Mr. Don Hypse

Home Instead

Beth Jensen

John and Jennifer Johnson

Mr. Michael Johnson

Dr. Phillip Jones

Mrs. Emily Karmazin

Mr. Jeffrey R. Kensel

Drs. Jeff and Jennifer King

George Kleine and Tom Knox

Alyssa and Don Kohler

Gregory and Lorie Koll

Shane and C. David Kotok

Steven and Elizabeth Koukol

Ms. Aletha J. Kuhn

James and Paula Lavelle

Mr. Eric Leatherman

Mrs. Susanna Leonard

Annette J. LeRoy

Tom Lewis

Bill and Tara Lienemann

Nico Lindell

Patricia Lovitt

Ms. Juanda Lowe

Mrs. Kathy Lynch

Michael and Carolina Mapes

Mrs. Andrea Marshall

Dr. Nancy Mathews

Andy and Teggy Maxwell

Ms. Aneetha McLellan

Mrs. Suzanne McNamara

Ms. Elizabeth McNeil

Mr. Randall Mehlin

Mr. Chase Meyer

Philip and Jane Meyer

Mr. Michael Miles

Ms. Elizabeth Miller

Ms. Mindy Miller

Ms. Kelly Milone

Vaughn and LaNae Minton

Ms. Lisa Moore

Spencer and Elizabeth Murphy

Ms. Debra Myhra

Christopher Naber and Julie

Anthony-Naber

Mr. Anwar Nasir

Mr. Benjamin Nelson

Catherine A. Nelson

Linda Olsen-Nelson

Mary Newman

Mr. Cody Nickel

Mr. Jeffrey Noe

Charles Norman

Dr. Meghan Oakes

Paul and Ann O’Hara

Victoria Ortega

Marc and Carlene Petersen

Robert and Ann Pick

Cassandra and Gary Pietrok

Lynn and Jeff Pirruccello

Marcia and Steve Pitlor

James and Jessie Polson

Mr. Brad Prall

Mr. Patrick Pucelik

Zach Purchase

Trent and Kendra Quinlan

Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Reagan

Mr. Michael Redman

Merlyn and Carol Rees

Ms. Amy Riggs

Mrs. Tracey Rittscher

Debra Romberger

Mr. Andrew Rouillard

Ms. Dianne Rowe

Ed Schneider

Lois Schoonveld

Mary Schuele

Ms. Nicole Sedlacek

Mr. Lawrence Shackman

Mrs. D. Jody Sabo Shellberg

Bob and Paula Singleton

Ms. Jolene Vander Sluis

Delwin and Vicki Smeal

Barry and Fran Snyder

Mr. Robert and Dr. Kimberley

A. Stafford

Thomas Stalnaker

Mr. Larry Steinberger

Lyle and Rosemary Stewart

Greg and Alyssa Stieren

Paul and Robin Stoupa

Mrs. Rebecca Strong

Mrs. Elizabeth Summers

Matt Swanson

Mr. Joseph Swiniarski

Ms. Sandra Thelen

Paula Thielen

Mr. and Mrs. T. Scott Tibbels

Jeff and Nancy Tiedeman

Jennifer and Richard Tritz

Mr. Frederick Uhe

Danita Webb, Ted Friedland, Jamie Friedland, Richard Webb

Judith M. and Howard D. Vann

Family Charitable Fund

Ashley Voorhees

Ms. Tauni Waddington

Steve and Elizabeth Walenz

Alan and Terri Wasmoen

Ronald Wax

Verne A. Weber

Mrs. Terri Weeces

Dr. Julie Wees

Ashley and Jonathan Wegner

Diana Weis

Craig Weiss

Dennis and Patti Jo Weiss

Dr. Tesia Winter

Ms. Kelly Witte

Mrs. Diane Wolfe

Edward Woll

Casey Wood

William and Nancy Woodhams

Mrs. Martha Wyman

Corporate Circles of Giving

Brase Electrical Contracting Corporation

CleanWash Laundry Systems, Inc.

Control Services, Inc.

Dingman’s Collision Center

E & A Consulting Group, Inc.

Granstan Services, LLC.

Heartland Scenic Studio

Investors Realty

Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc.

Mausbach Grounds Maintenance

MCL Construction

Miller Electric Company

Omaha Magazine

Paxton Advisors LLC

Pella Windows Doors

Scheels

Streck, Inc.

Pinnacle Bank

Total Cleaning Solutions

WoodmenLife

Corporate Sponsors

Beardmore Subaru

Broadway Across America

Chesterman Coca-Cola

CHI Health

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center

fnbo

Great Plains Communications

Holland Basham Architects

Korbel Prosecco | Woodford Reserve

Midlands Choice

Mutual of Omaha

Omaha Steaks

SilverStone Group | HUB

Robert H. Storz Foundation

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Wiesman Development

Public Partners

Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund

Humanities Nebraska

National Endowment for the Arts

Nebraska Arts Council

Nebraska Cultural Endowment

In-Kind Contributions

Curzon Promotional Graphics

Eide Bailly

EVEN Hotel

Farnam Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

Hotel Deco

Renze Display Company

Republic National Distributing Co.

The Peregrine Hotel

Restaurant Partners

Foodies

Gather Omaha

The Habitat

Hiro 88

Hook & Lime

Nosh

Zinc

Legacy Circle

Michael E. Bailey and Cynthia J. Bailey Trust

H. Robert* and Marilyn P. Cassling

Marianne K. Festersen*

Dr. Amy M. Haddad and Steven S. Martin

Daniel Hamann

Darrald B. Harsh*

Richard D. Holland*

Nancy R. Johnson

Todd L. and Susan Johnson

Fran and Rich Juro

Helen* and Richard Kelley

Carl G. Mammel

Chad and Jennifer Rutar

Martha and David Slosburg

Joan H. Squires

Anne Thorne Weaver*

*Deceased

Honor/Memorials

In Honor of Rodrigo López

In Memory of Harriet Beckenhauer

Fred Goodhew

John Oglesby

Bernard "Bernie" Wolff

Steelhouse Omaha Donors

Krista and Mickey Anderson

Anonymous

Cassling Family

City of Omaha - Mayor Jean Stothert

Jamie and Ted Friedland

fnbo - The Lauritzen Family

Carmen and John Gottschalk

Hamann Family Fund

Heider Family

Holland Foundation

Kiewit Companies Foundation

Stephanie and Jack Koraleski

Susan and Mike Lebens

Live Nation

Mammel Foundation

Peter Kiewit Foundation

Martha and David Slosburg Family

Sunderland Foundation

The Owen Foundation

The Sherwood Foundation

Union Pacific Foundation

Walter Scott Family Foundation

Foundations

Conagra Brands Foundation

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Foundation

Disney

Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation

Holland Foundation

Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation

Lozier Foundation

Adah and Leon Millard Foundation

Midlands Community Foundation

Omaha Community Foundation

Rebensdorf Family Foundation

Richard Brooke Foundation

The Sherwood Foundation

U.S. Bank Foundation

Whitmore Charitable Trust

Jack Koraleski, Joan Squires, John Gottschalk

Scott Heider

Joe Cunningham, Joe Lempka, Arnold Reeves, Jack Koraleski, Tim Holland, Joan Squires, Steve Kuzelka, AJ Klebba, Sabrina Weiss, Gary Greckle, Lance Votruba, Kirk Long

Presenters Circle

On Aug. 20, 2021, the Presenters Circle Board hosted Stage Party. Guests gathered to enjoy food, music and an incredible performance by Nebraska High School Theater Academy alum Lauren Johnson. The event raised over $70,000 for O-pa’s Education and Engagement programs!

Young Patrons Circle (YPC)

Our young professionals group helped promote our mission through volunteering, speaking in the community and hosting their signature event, Twilight on the Terrace, which raised over $9,000 for Disney Musicals in Schools!

Ambassadors

400 VOLUNTEERS 48K HOURS VOLUNTEERED $1.5M VALUE OF HOURS VOLUNTEERED

I love the people and the arts, and it’s a good way to give back to Omaha.

- Heather, Ambassador

administration

Executive

Joan H. Squires, President

Pam Hansen, Executive Assistant Development

Sabrina Weiss, Vice President of Development

Alyssa Kohler, Associate Director of Development

Victoria Ortega, Donor Relations Senior Manager

Melissa Godoy, Development Projects Coordinator

Erica Schumann, Development Systems Coordinator

Finance & Administration

Arnold Reeves, Senior Vice President and CFO

Bianca Harley, Vice President of Human Capital & Inclusion

Alyssa Stieren, Associate Vice President of Finance

Cynthia Vanek, Office Manager

Brian Burns, Controller

Steve Mohr, Controller

Tina Shogrin, Accounting Specialist

Jenn Tritz, Associate Director of Human Capital

Aletha Kuhn, Benefits & Inclusion Administrator

Nico Lindell, HR Assistant

Daniel Bernardino, HR Recruiter

Information Technology

Aaron Ott, Director of IT

Karina Ibarra, Systems Administrator

Casey Wood, Service Desk Manager

Marketing & Public Relations

Lee Turkovich, Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Bev Carlson, Director of Public Relations and Communications

Brittany Dorner, Associate Director of Digital Marketing

Danielle Spurgeon, Senior Graphic Designer

Brandi Bothe, Graphic Designer

Sarah Kosch, Content Creator

James Rich, Group Sales Senior Manager

Jordan Willis, Marketing Operations Manager

Hannah Wright, Campaign and Advertising Manager

Ciara Lee, Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Production

Dan Brennan, Production Manager

John Balkovic, Assistant Production Manager

Programming & Education

Andy Cassano, Vice President of Programming and Education

Kathleen Lawler Hustead, Associate Director of Education

Bill Grennan, Education & Engagement Manager

Taylor Wyatt, Education Manager

Aaron Derell Gregory, Community Engagement Specialist

Delaney Jackson, Education Coordinator

Elly Whaley, Scheduling & Rentals Manager

Erika Hansen, Director of Booking

Sarah Johnson, Booking Coordinator

Annie Gaston, Programming Department Coordinator

Isaac Neiman, Digital Events

Production Manager

Travis Grafe-Cline, Senior Front of House Manager

Kelsi Weston, Volunteer Services Manager

Operations & Facilities

Ryan Murray, Senior Director of Operations

Zach Purchase, Facilities Operations Manager

Daniel Diaz, Operations Setup Manager

Chris Chamberlin, HVAC Facilities Technician

O-pa staff participate in AfroFest

O-pa staff and volunteers at Heartland PRIDE

O-pa board, staff and volunteers at the Juneteenth parade

We’re working to make sure that all different communities know that we’re supporting them.

- Taylor Wyatt, Education Manager

Chris Chamberlin, HVAC Facilities Technician

Juana Alvarado-Salvador, General Maintenance Technician

Kory Foster, Facilities Technician II

Levi Dixon, Facilities Technician I

Aaron Wrigley, Facilities Technician I

Patron Services & Ticket Omaha

Ashley Voorhees, Associate Vice President of Administrative Services

Robert Bass, Associate Director of Patron Services

Stephen Martin, Ticketing Systems Senior Manager

Alex Beil, Steelhouse Box Office Manager

Curt Glasford, IT Applications Manager

Marcus Johnson, Systems & Web Applications Developer

Michael Brown, Patron Services Supervisor

Joel Ochoa, Ticketing Systems Coordinator

Jarin Keyes, Patron Services Lead

Lynne Niemants, Patron Services Representative

Kennedy Bolton, Patron Services Lead

Event Management

Salina Yusem, Events Manager

Joy Onyeanu, Assistant Events Manager

Food Services & Catering

Charles Shanahan, Director of Food & Beverage Operations

Michael Anderson, Executive Chef

Matt Allen, Sous Chef

Maren Burgin, Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Haley Poloncic, Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Andy Tronick, Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Nathan Wegner, Baker

Community Resource Group

Ananias “Markey” Montague, Salem Baptist Church

Carol Wang, Metro Omaha Medical Society

Gennean Scott, The Broadway League

Jimmy Nguyen, Community Member

Makayla McMorris, University of Omaha, Nebraska

Marcos Mora, Cinco de Mayo Omaha