Mission
The Mission of the Anastasis Theatre Co. is to lift unheard voices in our community. Our plays bring together diverse groups to highlight the beauty of our differences and reveal the common thread of our humanity.
About Anastasis Theatre Co.
World Premiere Co-Production
with
GPTC, Anastasis Theatre Co., Omaha Symphony, PACE, & MICAH House
WAYS TO WIN THE WOODS
Play by Ellen Struve | Directed by Haley Haas | Music by Reese Pike
February 12 & 13, 2026 at 7:00pm at PACE, 1001 S. 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
*February 15, 2026 performance at 2:00pm at Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport, Omaha, NE
(this performance will include live piano score but no symphony musicians)
WAYS TO WIN IN THE WOODS reflects 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.
Cast:
Xavier Carr, Kathleen Combs, Carina DuMarce, Serena Ireland,
Doriette Jordan, Shannon Lowe, Zoella Sneed, SaVonni Lerae Yestanti
Music Director: Liz Stinman
Conductor: Serena Reuten
Stage Manager: Anna Dorr
Scenic Design: Taylor Adams
Costumes: Jenny Pool
Sound Design & Engineer: Craig Marsh
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 q.corbin@gptcplays.com.
ASL Performance February 13th 2026 7:00
Reserve Your Tickets via the Links Below:
Tickets February 12th & 13th @ PACE
Tickets for February 15th @ Yates
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