Shelterbelt Presents SHELTERSKELTER XVI

The Shelterbelt Theatre has announced the return of Shelterskelter for it's 16th year with 9 brand new plays. Producer Craig Bond says, "This year's scripts are a great mix of creepy, spooky and darkly humorous. There are a couple with a little shock value, and several with a wicked humorous streak. The show is definitely not for little kids, but should appeal to a broad audience."

The scripts were chosen from dozens of submissions throughout the year, and they come from all around the world. This year's scripts come from Omaha, New York, Ohio, Georgia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California and Arizona.

Bond says that the scripts have generated a lot of excitement among directors and actors. "They really are good scripts - a lot of chances for actors to really show their skills, and for directors to pull a lot out of the story. Subject matter ranges from crowd favorites like zombies to serial killers to some very clever relationship stories - with a twist."

Directors this year include veteran directors John Hatcher, Adam Nathan and Meganne Horrocks, along with Andy Niess, directing his first play in the Omaha area. The slate of actors features Melissa Carnahan, Barb Glaser, Taylor Melone, Laci Neal, Devel Crisp, Myles Dabbs, Kendall Gray, Jesse Hapke, Michael Lane, and Demian Ryder. Several are new to the Shelterbelt stage.

The production crew are mostly veteran talent - stage manager Frank Insolera; lighting designer Tom Reardon; sound designer Dave Podendorf; set designer Adam Nathan; light operator Dan Baye; poster/postcard/video designer Mark Cramer; and costumes by Barb Glaser.

Shelterskelter 16 opens October 6 and runs Thursday-Sundays through Halloween, October 31. Shows start at 8:00 pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 6:00 pm on Sundays. Special Halloween show on Oct. 31 at 8 pm.
$15 regular admission, $12 student/senior/TAG
$10 opening weekend, $10 Thursdays, $10 Sundays
Visit www.shelterbelt.org to buy your tickets online, or call 402-341-2757 for reservations.
The theatre opens 30 minutes before showtime - please arrive early as parking is limited, and the show will start on time. There is no late seating available due to the layout of the theatre space.

PLAY LIST

Orange You Glad I Didn't Say Murder by Jeremy Johnson (Omaha NE) - not your typical department store outing
The Trade by Gabrielle Compton (Brooklyn NY) - two lovers debate taking the relationship to the next level
The Sum Of Your Experience by Trace Crawford (Hilliard, OH) - do our memories really define us?
Circles by Steven Korbar (Torrance CA) - this might be someone's last car ride
Supplies by Rachel Teagle (Atlanta GA) - something is a little off in this hardware store
Not Funny by Christopher Lockheardt (Andover MA) - some jokes have a very sharp point
Resurrection For Dummies by Rhea MacCallum (Downey CA) - how hard can it be to wake the dead?
Chasing The Bear by David Middleman (Tempe AZ) - two brothers go into the woods.....
The Zombie Aesthete by Alex Dremman (Philadelphia PA) - a twisted take on a neighborly dinner party

Directed by John Hatcher, Meganne Horrocks, Adam Nathan, Andy Niess
Featuring Melissa Carnahan, Barb Glaser, Taylor Melone, Laci Neal, Devel Crisp, Myles Dabbs, Kendall Gray, Jesse Hapke, Michael Lane, Demian Ryder
Stage Manager - Frank Insolera
Lighting - Tom Reardon
Sound - Dave Podendorf
Booth - Dan Baye
Set - Adam Nathan
Costumes - Barb Glaser
Poster/Postcard design - Mark Cramer Cramertivity
Reservation/Volunteer Manager - Ellen Struve
Producer - Craig Bond

Don't miss out on this Omaha Halloween classic! Bring a friend - or bring a group! You'll be mad at yourself if you miss it.....

Buy your tickets now!! Shelterskelter 16 opens October 6 and runs Thursday-Sundays through Halloween, October 31. Shows start at 8:00 pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 6:00 pm on Sundays. Special Halloween show on Oct. 31 at 8 pm.
$15 regular admission, $12 student/senior/TAG
$10 opening weekend, $10 Thursdays, $10 Sundays
Visit www.shelterbelt.org to buy your tickets online, or call 402-341-2757 for reservations.
The theatre opens 30 minutes before showtime - please arrive early as parking is limited, and the show will start on time. There is no late seating available due to the layout of the theatre space.

Shelterbelt Theatre
3225 California
Omaha NE 68131
www.shelterbelt.org
402-341-2757

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