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

Schedule

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm

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Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) | Council Bluffs, IA

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World Premiere Co-Production with GPTC, Anastasis Theatre Co., Omaha Symphony, PACE, & MICAH House
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Ways to Win the Woods
Play by Ellen Struve | Directed by Haley Haas | Music by Reese Pike
World Premiere Co-Production with GPTC, Anastasis Theatre Co., Omaha Symphony, PACE, & MICAH House
February 12 & 13, 2026 at 7:00pm at PACE, 1001 S. 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA


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.



Music Director: Liz Stinman
Conductor: Serena Reuten
Stage Manager: Anna Dorr
Cast: Xavier Carr, Kathleen Combs, Carina DuMarce, Serena Ireland, Doriette Jordan, Shannon Lowe, Zoella Sneed, Savonni Lerae Yestanti
Scenic Design: Taylor Adams
Costumes: Jenny Pool
Sound Design & Engineer: Craig Marsh



Please book through separate link for the February 15, 2026 performance at 2:00pm at Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport, Omaha, NE

A handful of tickets are held back for walkups at each performance. All performance venues are ADA compliant for accessibility. For any accessibility questions or needs please contact Quinn at [email protected].

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Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE), 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, United States

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