Zanna, Don’t! arrives on stage and gives SNAP! Productions another Omaha premiere. This musical fairy tale flies at you with a delightfully fresh pop score that flirts with funk, r&b, classic musical theatre, country and more. Let Zanna, Don’t! cast its magical charm on you. In these uncertain times, a show like Zanna, Don’t! is just the sort of professional, escapist entertainment that we all owe it to ourselves to indulge in. Touted as a cross between Grease and Hairspray with a heaping spoonful of Footloose on top, Zanna, Don’t! makes you embrace high school again with all its angst and fun.

Zanna, Don’t! turns the world upside down. Boyfriends and girlfriends, we are not in Kansas anymore! The musical is set in a universe where same sex relationships are the norm.  So, what happens when the captain of the high school football team falls in love with the overachieving straight-A student who is a girl? Duh... the drama department presents a musical about the acceptance of heterosexuality. Trouble brews, mayhem ensues, and Zanna must risk everything he knows to make the world a safer place for his friends and true love. Zanna, Don’t! is a spectacular example of a musical comedy with such a positive message and clean-cut script that the entire family can attend together. It is the definition of a feel-good production!

Come see Zanna, Don’t!, the Off-Broadway hit, winner of the GLAAD Media award, 4 Drama Desk nominations and the Outer Critic’s Circle nomination for best musical production. Join the cast that includes Stephen Michael Shelton, Jerry Woiderski, Dan Chevalier, Johnny Mack, Jeremy Gillmore, Caitlin Mabon, Katie Spicka, Megan Van Alstine, Jenny Priesman, John Remington, Scott Fowler and Connie Jo Podendorf as they tackle love and relationships and the frustration of feeling out of place.

Todd Brooks and Scott Fowler direct the zany musical comedy, Zanna, Don’t!,  which runs from August 23–September 16, 2007 at 3225 California Street. Curtain times are 8:00 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 pm on Sundays. The Sunday, September 16th show will start at 2:00 pm. The theater opens a half hour before curtain time. Reservations may be made by calling 402-341-2757 or on the SNAP! Productions website: www.snapproductions.com. Tickets are $15.00, general admission; $12.00, students, senior citizens, and TAG members.

“Zanna, Don’t!” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY, 10018. (866)378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com

Cast:
Zanna--Stephen Michael Shelton
Steve--Jerry Woiderski
Mike--Dan Chevalier
Tank--Johnny Mack
Arvin/Tex/Diner--Jeremy Gillmore
Roberta--Caitlin Mabon
Candi/Loretta/Diner--Katie Spicka
Kate--Megan Van Alstine
Karla/Mable/Diner-- Jenny Priesman
Officer/Principal/Bronco/Diner--Scott Fowler
Chaperone/Nurse--Connie Jo Podendorf
Mr. Gomez--John Remington

Production Staff: 
Director/Music Director -- Todd Brooks
Producer/Asst. Director -- Scott Fowler
Stage Manager -- Connie Jo Podendorf
Choreography -- Patrick Roddy
Set Design -- Todd Brooks, Loyal Fairman
Set Construction -- Loyal Fairman
Light Design -- Liz Kendall
Light Operator -- Dan Baye
Sound Design -- Jeff Lively
Sound Operator -- Brian Callaghan
Properties -- Donita Brooks
Technical Properties -- Jim Brooks
Technical Props Operator -- John Remington
Costumes -- Kevin Steward
Publicity -- Todd Brooks
Advertising Design -- Mark Cramer
Box Office -- Liz Heim

Band: 
Keyboards--Todd Brooks
Percussion--Vincent Krysl
Bass -- Desiree Andersen