Calling all performing arts lovers: Tired of endlessly scrolling through YouTube, craving a more immersive experience? Imagine stepping out of your house and into the heart of live performing arts. The Shirley Tyree Theatre is a community focused theatre. Here, local talent takes center stage, weaving personal stories of heartbreak and joy through song and movement. It’s not just visual—it’s personal. Enjoy the magic of unique voices, where local artists perform with passion and love for their craft.
This modern and inclusive space, located in the Northside community, provides an intimate theatre experience. The Shriley Tyree theater aims to showcase the art of storytelling. Committed to accessibility and a come as you are pricing model, the theatre is welcoming for all. The theatre a go-to place for high quality productions that are not seen anywhere else in Omaha.
AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE
The Shirley Tyree theatre offers an intimate theatre experience like Omaha’s Blue Barn. This up-and-coming arts venue is a welcomed venue addition to the Northside community.
I was very fortunate to be able to get tickets to view ‘Spunk’ a play set during the 1930’s. The quality of the production and the space itself reminded me of Chicago’s intimate theatre scene.
I enjoy intimate theater experiences as they are created in a single room with moveable chairs elevated on tiers above the stage in the center or edge of the room. The chairs are comfortable, and the space is open. No matter what seat you are in, you feel engaged as you see and hear everything from a stage that is at most thirty feet away.
The theaters in Chicago like the Shirley Tyrese theater are scrappy by nature and by venue. A scrappy theatre is a theatre where the stories told are creative and full of passion. While it is true that a smaller stage means less props, less actors, and less room for actors to move and shift; this in no way diminishes the quality of the production. These boundaries of showcasing artistic talent increase the necessity of putting on a well-designed show. Actors must use their bodies and facial expressions to contribute to setting the scene.
A NEW MODERN SPACE
Unlike Chicago intimate theaters, which spring up organically in places like an old warehouse or movie theaters, the Shirley Tyree Theater in Omaha Nebraska is new, modern, and well equipped for accessibility. It is designed with an understanding of how best to entertain and accommodate people. This modern space is equipped with accommodations such as family bathrooms, spacious lobby seating, multiple accessible parking spots and a flat wide pathway from the parking lot into the theatre. There were many unisex bathrooms and even a family bathroom with a changing station.
The building itself is designed with clean lines and floor to ceiling windows, making it a well-lit space. The reception area welcomes visitors as the ticket counter is set in the middle of an open space. The reception is the first thing you see and the large open space around the desk is meant for gathering. There is ample seating in case you come early. Before the show they had free snacks and water located behind the reception desk.
Entering the theatre space, you can pick your seat based on where you would like to sit. With seventy to ninety seat maximum capacity there is never a bad spot.
This neighborhood arts theatre has a very professional sounds stage setup, and the lighting and sound were great.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the production Spunk adapted by highlighting stories of Zora Neale Hurston, an African American anthropologist who wrote about black culture during the Renaissance time in the 1930’s.
And like the production ‘Spunk’ it must have taken spunk for a woman to study a culture that no one else was doing during the renaissance of the thirties.
A STORY WELL TOLD
There was singing, laughter, comedy, and heartbreak in the production ‘Spunk’. It was a story told well.
I was very pleased to see in the Northside community where the Union for Contemporary Arts is showcasing and highlight artists in the area as well as honoring Shirley Tyree.
Shirley Tyree was a well-known educator here in Omaha Nebraska. As a teacher I can only assume Shirley wanted to see every child reach their full potential. Access to participation in the performing ats helps develop potential. Especially performing arts which lend to the cultural history and values of a people traditionally unrepresented.
Voices that usually are not heard.
I can’t speak highly enough about this latest Omaha theater, and I recommend it if you have a chance to be in town.
Everyone is welcome. This up-and-coming theatre has a bright future given the quality of presentation that was ‘Spunk’ in such a beautiful space.
I was expecting a sold-out show, and I was surprised that it was not.
And I feel like once people become aware of the Shirley Tyree theater and the value it brings of a small, intimate experience that showcases amazing talent, that there is no way that it will not be sold out shows in the future.
And since that’s the case, you can get your tickets here, and enjoy the show.
EXPERIENCE THE INTIMACY OF THE SHIRLEY TYREE THEATER
Step into the intimate world of the Shirley Tyree Theater, where local artists take center stage. See for yourself this small, modern community theater nestled in Omaha’s North side offering up-close encounters with talented performers. From soul-stirring singing to captivating dancing and meticulously crafted scripts, every moment is infused with heart. Prepare to be invigorated and thoroughly entertained.
Here are the details to visit Omaha’s Shirley Tyree Theater…
Location: The Shirley Tyree Theater is located at: 2401 N 24th St, Omaha, NE 68110
Website: For more details to visit their website here: https://www.u-ca.org/
Phone: (402) 933-3161
Calendar: Event calendar can be found here: https://www.u-ca.org/performingarts
Pricing: Tickets prices vary
Ready to see your own magical night of performing arts?
Visit the Shirley Tyree Theater today and be immersed in artistic excellence right here in Omaha Nebraska.
