A small intimate theater that seats maybe 50 -- five elevated rows of then with a center aisle. Lighting and sound was very well done. The show, Catherland was not my style (musical mystery?), and rather loosely tied to Willa Cather, but the acting was pretty good. Very inexpensive, looks like it is operating on a shoestring; hard to believe they've been around for 25 years. I plan to see another show there.

I have been to the theater many, many times and enjoy it. However, one thing that keeps me from going more often is I swear they have friends/family members in the audience and advise them to hysterically laugh throughout the entire play. One play, I had to switch seats as the person behind me was practically screaming in my ears. I have since learned to sit in the back row, however it would be so much more enjoyable if there were not 3-5 people at all times bursting out with false screaming laughter.

I can’t say enough good things about the Shelterbelt Theatre. The intimacy of this small theater is very nice. It is like being in the performance. My eyesight and hearing is not good but seeing and hearing the actors is no problem in this up-close and personal setting. It is like having the play preformed just for you alone. In addition, this theatre specializes in the production of new and original works written by local playwrights and preformed by local actors. But just because they are local doesn’t mean they aren’t good. Some of the actors and playwrights have outstanding credentials. Some well known actors are said to have performed here and the place also holds many auditions for promising actors. If you are scriptwriter, you can submit your scripts and, if liked, your play may find a place on the stage. The Shelterbelt is known for hosting many kinds of plays in all genres like comedy, horror, suspense, romance, etc. The non-profit theatre company has been in the business since 1999 but it is still one of Omaha’s best kept secrets.

The intimacy of this small theater is very nice. It is like being in the performance. My eyesight and hearing is not good but seeing and hearing the actors is no problem in this up-close and personal setting.