51ÉçÇø

Silent Sky

by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Maire Creegan

Rehearsals start | Aug 18, 2025

Typically, 6:30-9:30pm, Sun-Thurs

Performance dates | Oct 9 - 19, 2025

Potential Friday matinées

Casting: the roles of performing ushers who will guides audiences to the Kountze Planetarium, introducing historical context along the way.

Based on the real-life astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Gunderson explores her journey as a scientist at Harvard, and her impact on how we understand the universe.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice

Directed by Jacob Christiansen

Music Directed by Drew Firkins

Choreographed by Julian Adair

Rehearsals start | Sept 15, 2025

Typically, 5-6 nights/week; some weekends

Performance dates | Nov 20 – Dec 7, 2025

Casting: the Ensemble. Primary roles were decided in May, but there are still many roles to cast.

This sung-through rock opera illustrates the last seven days in the life of Jesus, his apostles, and Judas’ descent into betrayal.

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General Audition Information:

• Dates:
  Tuesday, August 26^th: General Auditions for both productions (Acting & Dance focused)
  Wednesday, August 27^th: Callbacks for Jesus Christ Superstar (Music focused)

• Location: Tuesday - Weber 006.
  Wednesday - Weber black box theatre
• Everyone should arrive at 6pm to learn the dance sequence.

The sign-up times for performance slots begin at 7pm.

• Tuesday Sign-Up Genius link:

• If you did not do so in May, please fill out this digital audition form beforehand:
• Auditions are required of all students in the Theatre General Major, Acting/Directing concentration, and in the Musical Theatre concentration.
• Everyone called back in the spring should still attend.
• Open to any UNO students as well as 51ÉçÇø community members.

Audition requirements:

Both Productions- Tuesday night auditions

• Sides will be available for all, no need to come prepared with a monologue.
• These sides will be posted on the Weber callboard on Monday, August 25^th (basement level).

Jesus Christ Superstar- Wednesday night callbacks

• Music will be provided to performers ahead of time by the musical director.

UNOTheatre Student Attendance Policy

Students cast in productions are expected to prioritize their coursework and class preparation. Missing theatre classes or failing to engage may negatively impact grades, particularly in Practicum courses.

Success in productions is enhanced by the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom, making attendance in both arenas essential.

Beginning Fall 2025, students must maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for acting roles or advanced technical practicum assignments.

Please reach out to Unit Coordinator Jenn Sheshko Wood with any questions: jsheshkowood@nebraska.edu

Looking forward to seeing you there and Break Legs!

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