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JCC Theater Programs

From acting workshops to musical theater performances, we have options that suit all walks of life and are open to both members and non members. The JCC cultivates a community of actors who support each other’s personal and creative growth. The JCC is producing a musical this fall just for students ages 8–18 years old, as well as a fall play exclusively for ages 18 and up. In the spring, everyone comes together for a full-scale musical for all ages. Students who are 8, 9, or 10 years old who want to participate in the spring musical must have participated in a theater class in fall 2025, attended theater summer camp 2025, or have participated in the fall musical.

Fall Junior Production

Members & Non, Ages 8 – 18

Our junior level production gives performers, ages 8-18, an opportunity to learn, grow, and shine! Participants MUST register in advance to audition. All registrations include 2 tickets to the final performance and an exclusive show t-shirt.  

It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.

Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all! A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.

Junior Production Auditions

Sunday, August 9 | 1-3 pm

Registration opens:
Members: Monday, July 27 | 9 am
Non Members: Wednesday, July 29 | 9 am

One-Time Fee:  
Member: $244 | $61/month
Non Member: $328 | $82/month

Code: 18-180
Min/Max: 20/40

Junior Production Audition Prep Class

Members & Non, Ages 8 – 18

Get a head start to have your best audition yet! This workshop will help students learn and review the audition materials, build their confidence, and learn about the process!

Sunday, August 2  |  1:00-3:00 p.m.

JCC Members: $25
Non Members: $32

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Production Schedule

Rehearsals
Sunday, August 16-December 6 |  2-4 pm
No rehearsal September 6 or 13

Tech Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 9  |  4:30-8:30 pm
Thursday, December 10  |   4:30-8:30 pm

Performances
Saturday, December 12 | 7 pm
Sunday, December 13 | 2 pm

Fall BLACK BOX Production

Members & Non, Ages 18+

Black Box Theater productions provide a space for actors and audience to experience different types of theater in an adaptable, intimate setting. Join us in the Linda K. & Nelson Gordman Black Box Theater as we breathe life into a blank space. Full details will be announced soon.

Black Box Auditions

Sunday, October 4 | 4:30-6:00 pm

Registration opens September 8 for Member & Non Members

Production Schedule

Rehearsals
Sunday, October 18February 14 |  4:30-6:30 pm

Performances
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027  |  7:00 pm
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027  |  1:00 & 4:00 pm

Spring Musical Production

Members & Non, Ages 8-108

Our Main stage Musical production is open to the entire community, ages 8-108! This production includes both our youth and adult actors in one cast for our biggest show of the year! Full details will be announced soon.

Spring Musical Auditions

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Registration opens:
Members:
Monday, December 14 | 9:00 am
Non Members:
Wednesday, December 16 | 9:00 am

Production Schedule

Rehearsals
Sunday, January 17-May 16 |  2:00-4:00 pm
No rehearsals on February 21 or March 28
Rehearsals expand to 2:00-5:00 pm starting March 22

Performances
Thursday, May 20, 2027 | 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 23, 2027 | 4:00 pm

Thank you!

The following Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation Funds have provided generous support for our recent productions.

  • Karen Sokolof Javitch Music Fund
  • Foundation IMPACT Grant
  • Special Donor-Advised Funds
  • JCC Theatre Program Endowment Fund
  • Morton A. Richards Youth Endowment Fund 
Myron (Mike) Milder II Memorial Fund
  • Security by the Etta & Harold Epstein Security Fund of the JFOF

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