PACE performances of "Ways to Win the Woods" with Omaha Symphony

Great Plains Theatre Commons

World Premiere Co-Production with GPTC, Anastasis Theatre Co., Omaha Symphony, PACE, & MICAH House

Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE)

<h3><strong><strong>Ways to Win the Woods</strong></strong></h3><h4><strong><strong>Play by Ellen Struve | Directed by Haley Haas | Music by Reese Pike</strong></strong></h4><h4>World Premiere Co-Production with GPTC, Anastasis Theatre Co., Omaha Symphony, PACE, &amp; MICAH House</h4><h4>February 12 &amp; 13, 2026 at 7:00pm at PACE, 1001 S. 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA</h4><h3><strong><strong>The February 13th performance will have ASL Interpreters</strong></strong></h3><h3>The play runs approximately 65 minutes with no intermission.</h3><h3>WAYS TO WIN IN THE WOODS will reflect the lived experiences of women navigating homelessness through the lens of the familiar fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. Featuring an original score and musicians from the Omaha Symphony Forte initiative for selected performances, the play will provide a springboard for conversations between performers and audiences about what it means to be homeless and how we can effect meaningful change together.</h3><h4>Music Director: Liz Stinman</h4><h4>Stage Manager: Anna Dorr</h4><h4>Cast: Xavier Carr, Kathleen Combs, Carina DuMarce, Serena Ireland, Doriette Jordan, Shannon Lowe, Zoella Sneed, SaVonni LaRae Yestanti, Madison Roman</h4><h4>Scenic &amp; Props Design: Taylor Adams</h4><h4>Costumes &amp; Puppet Design: Jenny Pool</h4><h4>Sound Design &amp; Engineer: Craig Marsh</h4><p><br></p><h3>At PACE Performances:&nbsp;</h3><h3>Conductor: SERENA REUTEN</h3><h3>Second Associate Concertmaster: HENRY JENKINS</h3><h3>Principal Second Violin: KEITH PLENERT</h3><h3>Associate Principal Viola: TYLER SIEH</h3><h3>Principal Cello: PAUL LEDWON</h3><h3>Principal Bass: NATE OLSON</h3><h3>Principal Flute: MARIA HARDING</h3><h3>Assistant Principal Oboe: HEATHER BAXTER</h3><h3>Principal Clarinet: CARMELO GALANTE</h3><h3>Principal Bassoon: JAMES COMPTON</h3><h3>Principal Trumpet: SCOTT QUACKENBUSH</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Front of House: STEVE KNOX &amp; ALEX BEIL</h3><h3>Program Design &amp; Photography: @QMETALC</h3><h3>Production Photographer: THOMAS GRADY</h3><h3>ASL Interpreters 2/13: MEGHANN CASSIDY</h3><h3>&amp; STEPHANIE VIK</h3><h3>Post-Show Facilitator: KATHERINE MACHOLMES</h3><h3><br></h3><h4><em><em>Please book through separate link for the February 15, 2026 performance at 2:00pm at Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport, Omaha, NE </em></em><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yates-illuminates-ways-to-win-the-woods-with-piano-accompaniment-tickets-1980207074666?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yates-illuminates-ways-to-win-the-woods-with-piano-accompaniment-tickets-1980207074666?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em><em>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yates-illuminates-ways-to-win-the-woods-with-piano-accompaniment-tickets-1980207074666?aff=oddtdtcreator</em></em></a></h4><p>A handful of tickets are held back for walkups at each performance.<strong><strong> All performance venues are ADA compliant for accessibility. </strong></strong><strong><strong>For any accessibility questions or needs please contact Quinn at q.corbin@gptcplays.com.</strong></strong></p>

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