Old School Shakespeare Omaha

Old School Shakespeare Omaha Serious Actors. No Director. One Rehearsal. In a Bar.

08/27/2026

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

We set out to raise $5,000 to build an OSSO website and because of our incredible community, we’ve raised over $7,200 with 80+ supporters.

You, our beloved audience, showed us once again the power of what we can create together.

To every single person who donated, shared, or cheered us on: thank you. Thank you for backing this vision and investing in this community. You made this possible, and you are always welcome here. đź’™

Stay tuned for a sparkly new website later this year and what play we’ll be tackling this fall 👀

87% FUNDED 🤯 100%? HERE WE COME!Our goal: $5,000 to make it easier to find OSSO. And look at what there is to find👇What ...
08/10/2026

87% FUNDED 🤯 100%? HERE WE COME!

Our goal: $5,000 to make it easier to find OSSO. And look at what there is to find👇

What started in 2022 as one Shakespeare play in a bar for one night has become something we never could have predicted:

✨13 productions.
✨50 performances.
✨42 local artists.
✨19 venues.
✨Thousands of audience members.

Thousands of people have shown up to experience pay-what-you-can Shakespeare with us and somehow, we’re still just getting started!

OSSO isn’t a theater company. It isn’t a business. It isn’t a non-profit arts organization. ON PURPOSE.

It’s a collective. A movement. Something funded, built, and inspired by the community. But right now, finding us still requires knowing someone who knows someone, or catching the right social media post at exactly the right moment.

We want to change that. We’re building a website so people can find us, know us, and join us. And we’re 87% of the way there. That’s $4,350 raised toward our $5,000 goal, with just $650 left to go.

Help us get across the finish line.
Donate here: https://givebutter.com/osso-website-fundraiser

One last Comedy of Errors post - We promise! We just couldn’t let these incredible photos (or these incredible humans) s...
08/06/2026

One last Comedy of Errors post - We promise!

We just couldn’t let these incredible photos (or these incredible humans) stay hidden in our camera roll.

This carousel is a little love letter to the artists who brought this show to life. Each slide features one of our cast members alongside a favorite memory from the run in their own words.

Annnnnnd if you haven’t filled out our audience survey yet, there’s still time! Your feedback helps shape what’s next for OSSO, and we’d genuinely love to hear from you 👉 https://tinyurl.com/OSSO-AUDIENCE-SURVEY

Laugh long. Draw blood. OSSO loves you. ❤️

THAT’S A WRAP ON 🌀THE COMEDY OF ERRORS🌀 Omaha, thank you! You showed up in ways that absolutely blew us away(you always ...
08/05/2026

THAT’S A WRAP ON 🌀THE COMEDY OF ERRORS🌀

Omaha, thank you! You showed up in ways that absolutely blew us away(you always do) and this production was better because you were part of it.Swipe to see some performance photos that prove you (the audience) are integral to the magic of OSSO ✨

A huge thank you to our venue partners for welcoming us into their spaces and helping us create six unforgettable nights of Shakespeare:

♥️ Benson Theatre
♥️ Reading Room Omaha
♥️ Big Grove Brewery
♥️ Crescent Moon Ale House
♥️ Fig. Omaha
♥️ The Bohemian Gardens

And endless gratitude to the photographers who so beautifully captured this run: Grace Janiszewski , Bill Kirby , and Sara Scott . Your work lets us relive these moments long after final bows.

‼️One last favor before we start dreaming up what’s next 👉 tell us what you thought! Whether you joined us for The Comedy of Errors, have seen another OSSO production, or just want to share an idea, we’d love to hear from you. Our audience survey: https://tinyurl.com/OSSO-AUDIENCE-SURVEY

Laugh long. Draw blood. OSSO loves you so freaking much 🥹

We’re still not over this one. ✨Our closing night at The Bohemian Gardens was pure summer Shakespeare magic. The venue w...
08/04/2026

We’re still not over this one. ✨

Our closing night at The Bohemian Gardens was pure summer Shakespeare magic. The venue was absolutely gorgeous, the audience was incredible, the food was delicious, and the show… somehow found one more gear. It was the kind of night you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.

A huge thank you to Sara Scott Sawatzki Sara Scott for capturing it all so beautifully 📸

Thanks for reliving this run with us through these photos. We’ve loved getting to share the joy, the chaos, and the community that made The Comedy of Errors so special.

Keep your eyes peeled for a forthcoming audience survey. We want to know if you loved this run as much as we did ✨

Another weekend FULL of Shakespeare — what gift! We’re still riding the high from an incredible final weekend of 🌀The Co...
08/03/2026

Another weekend FULL of Shakespeare — what gift!

We’re still riding the high from an incredible final weekend of 🌀The Comedy of Errors🌀. Every laugh, every packed house, every familiar face and every new one—it’s thrilling and incredibly gratifying to see just how much Omaha shows up for live, local Shakespeare. Thank you for making this run so special 🙏🏼

We’ve got so many beautiful photos to share, and we couldn’t resist a little post-show photo dump. First up: our Saturday night performance at Fig. Cafe at the Luminarium, beautifully captured by Grace Grennan. Huge thanks to Grace, for capturing three of our six performances!

Enjoy these moments and stay tuned 👀We’ve still got one more set of closing night photos coming your way.

Standing room only… twice. 🤯The last two performances of 🌀The Comedy of Errors🌀 were a total blast! A huge thanks to eve...
08/01/2026

Standing room only… twice. 🤯

The last two performances of 🌀The Comedy of Errors🌀 were a total blast!
A huge thanks to everyone who packed the house at Big Grove Brewery and Crescent Moon Ale House. The laughter, the energy, and the sheer joy of sharing Shakespeare with all of you has been rad as hell ♥️

But we’re not done causing delightful chaos just yet. You’ve got TWO more chances to catch the fun before it’s all just a weird and wonderful memory ♥️:

✨ Saturday, August 1 • 7:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Fig. Omaha

🌿 Sunday, August 2 • 7:30 p.m.
📍 The Bohemian Gardens (outdoor performance—dress for the weather and plan accordingly!)

A big cheers and thank you to Bill Kirby Photography for these epic performance shots!

Laugh long. Draw Blood. OSSO loves youđź’‹

💥FOUR MORE PERFORMANCES! 💥Four shows. Four venues. Fun FOR all! Here’s what you need to know about our LAST four perform...
07/29/2026

đź’ĄFOUR MORE PERFORMANCES! đź’Ą

Four shows. Four venues. Fun FOR all! Here’s what you need to know about our LAST four performances of 🌀The Comedy of Errors 🌀this week👇

🍺 Thursday, July 30 at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom • Omaha
đź“Ť 4601 Catalyst St.
Show at 7:30 PM | Doors open at 6:00 !
We are returning to Big Grove’s private event room (holds about 80), so expect it to fill up fast. Park in the garage or in the metered spots around the building. Grab some elevated brewpub fare, a pint, and kick off your weekend with Shakespeare in this high-energy venue!

🍺 Friday, July 31 at Crescent Moon - NEW VENUE!
đź“Ť 3578 Farnam St
Show at 7:30 PM | Doors open at 6:30 !
Crescent Moon is an old Omaha favorite - and a new stop for us! Enter through the main doors and head east (right) into their event space. The full food and bar menu will be offered before and during the show. There’s $5 parking north of the building, as well as street parking and the Blackstone Garage. Prepare for streetcar construction.

🏅 Saturday, August 1 at Fig. Cafe at the Luminarium
đź“Ť345 Riverfront Dr.
Show at 7:30 PM | Doors open at 6:30 !
We are returning to the Riverfront! Fig will be sharing their full menu this time - come for dinner or for something yummy from their baked goods display. Select cocktails, wine, and beer will be offered, plus a host of N/A bevs. There’s also incredible natural light and ample parking in the Luminarium lot!

đź«– Sunday, August 2 at The Bohemian Gardens - NEW VENUE!
đź“Ť1424 S 13th St.
Show at 7:30 PM | Doors open at 6:00 !
We are taking Shakespeare outdoors! This one-of-a-kind venue features a beautiful open-air courtyard. Join us for craft cocktails, food by The Fifth Taste by Chef Gerald and great company! FYI - ‼️there’s a two drink minimum‼️Street parking is available throughout Little Bohemia.

FOR ALL SHOWS👇

👉All shows are first come, first served with a suggested donation of $20 per person (cash or Venmo)

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1340 Mike Fahey Street
Omaha, NE
68102

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