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Founded in 1984 over a cup of coffee, Bonnie Gill and Mark Manhart decided to start a community theatre for older adults and those who like to work with older generations. A one-act play, "Any Body For Tea?" was mounted to play for three performances in Omaha. The cast included six women and two men who's average ages hovered around 72 years with one lady teetering at 84 years young, Lois Wayland. Lois was cast in the cameo role, just in case. Their show sold out and continued for nine performances at three locations. The original cast has all passed away to "actors' heaven," including of course, Lois, who died peacefully the summer of 2006, at 104 years young. Until the end, she remembered her lines.
The rest is history as the Grande Olde Players Company continues with 12 performances of each of the five shows a year bringing good solid entertainment to the Omaha community. Thanks to our loyal season subscribers, individual patrons and volunteers their still is a special place for older people who love theatre and are exceptionally special on stage. This independent, nonprofit company depends on your support to continue to prosper.
While the Grande Olde Players Company continues to focus on its mission with the grand Generation, the theatre itself at 2339 North 9oth Street has been renamed Omaha on Stage. Now that there are several other performing arts groups using the beautiful facility, The new name better fits the activities that are available.
It takes many dedicated volunteers and
an generous public to succeed in the performing arts, so tell your
friends about the Grande Olde Players and all our friends at Omaha on
Stage.
Remember, your contributions are tax deductible and make the difference for community theatre like ours. We enjoy entertaining you anywhere in Omaha's finest small theatre of 130 comfortably seats. We have be able to upgrade our lighting and sound systems and just had a new refrigerator donated. Omaha on Stage is available for rent to performing artists, special events, business groups, and individuals for meetings, recitals and classes. Our 2007-2008 season is nearly all booked up, so make your plans early.
Join the Grande Olde Players whenever you can at Omaha on Stage. Play an usher, an actor, a director, playwright, promoter, technical or backstage jockey, or stage designer/builder. Even take on the toughest job of all, a go-fer that makes the whole place work smoothly. We are proud of our many volunteers over the years. Thank you!!!!
JOIN THE FUN PLACE TO BE IN THEATRE.