This June, step into a hauntingly beautiful world where memory, music, and Shakespeare collide at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center.
The Family Opera Series returns June 5 – 7 with UnShakeable, a powerful one-act opera that blends mystery, emotion, and audience interaction into an unforgettable theatrical experience perfect for families, students, and first-time opera-goers.
A Story About Memory, Survival, and Connection
Set years after a mysterious epidemic has left survivors struggling with memory loss, UnShakeable follows two actors, Wyatt and Meridian, as they reunite in a desolate theater searching for fragments of their forgotten past. Using Shakespeare as their shared language, they work to reconnect with lost memories, emotions, and each other with help from the audience along the way.
Featuring music by Joseph Illick and a libretto by Andrea Fellows Fineberg, this moving production combines opera, theater, and interactive storytelling into a unique performance experience. UnShakeable is especially engaging for middle school and high school students curious about live performance, music, and the arts.
Performance Schedule
- Friday, June 5 | 7 PM
- Saturday, June 6 | 2 PM (Relaxed Performance)
- Saturday, June 6 | 7 PM (Double Feature with Old School Shakespeare Omaha)
- Sunday, June 7 | 2 PM
A Relaxed Performance for Everyone
The Saturday, June 6 at 2 PM performance is designed as a relaxed experience, creating a welcoming environment for first-time opera attendees, students, families, and individuals with sensory sensitivities or disabilities. During this performance:
- Guests are welcome to talk or vocalize freely
- Patrons may leave and re-enter the theater as needed
- A quiet calming space will be available
- Noise-canceling headphones and fidgets are encouraged
A Shakespearean Double Feature
On Saturday, June 6 at 7 PM, enjoy a special double-feature experience as Opera Omaha and Old School Shakespeare Omaha come together for an unforgettable evening of performance and storytelling.
Start with UnShakeable, then grab a drink at the bar before stepping into an immersive production of Hamlet presented by Old School Shakespeare Omaha. Explore a world of grief, ghosts, madness, mirrors, and the beautiful duality of the human mind—all included with one ticket purchase.
Make a Night of It in Council Bluffs
Before the show, explore local restaurants, grab coffee, or spend the evening discovering the arts and entertainment scene in the Hoff!
Whether you’re introducing someone to opera for the first time or simply looking for a meaningful live performance experience, UnShakeable promises an evening filled with imagination, emotion, and connection.
