Performing arts banner - The cast of "The Blues of Knowing Why" on stage. Two men kneel while a young woman dressed in 1960s costume stands on their knees and is supported by two women standing in the margins.

Performing Arts

  • SHIRLEY TYREE THEATER PROJECT: A new space for community gathering, fellowship, and storytelling is coming to North 24th Street

Dedicated to the development of professional theatre artists and thought-provoking productions

The Union's Performing Arts program is proudly supported by the Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Grant Award, Mutual of Omaha, and The Sherwood Foundation.

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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.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Denise Chapman, Producing Artistic Director, Theatre, at denise@u-ca.org.