Organization

Official Organization name: Pinewood Bowl Inc.
 
We are a non-profit organization recognized as 501c(3).
 
Mission
The Pinewood Bowl tradition provides the full range of quality theater performance and learning opportunities in an inviting and unique setting.
 
The tradition
      Started as the Sing-fest Committee in 1942 Sunday night activities on the Capital steps
      Became Pinewood Bowl in 1947 with the move to Pioneer Park
      First Summer musical in 1949

The learning
      Creates the opportunity for volunteers to perform, build, direct, play, enjoy
      Offer internships in music, drama, stage techniques, marketing, publishing, accounting, managing, set construction
      Learning experience for audience members

The setting
      Natural outdoor amphitheater
      Informal seating on lawn chairs and blankets
      Inviting and un-intimidating
      Bring your own dinner theater
      Easier for families - low price, ease of accessibility (mass appeal), less structure imposed on children
      An entire experience
 
Officers / Executive Committee Members
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Member-at-large (one or two members)
The above positions are elected at the November Board meeting for a one year term.
 
Current Officers / Members
Rick Reier, President
Jeff Bargar, Vice President
Dwayne Dvorak, Treasurer
Ellen Collins, Secretary
Susan Kriz, Member-at-Large
Shannon Dewey, Member-at-Large
 
Treasurer
Pinewood Bowl Inc.
c/o Dwayne Dvorak
8601 S 63 St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
 
dwayne@pinewoodbowl.org
phone: (402) 326-8024

Production team
The committee appoints producers for each musical. The producers are responsible for selection of the Director and working with the Director for completing the staff selections. The producers work closely with the staff in resolving logistics of the production.
 
Producers
producer - producer@pinewoodbowl.org
Jeff Bargar - jeff@pinewoodbowl.org
Dwayne Dvorak - dwayne@pinewoodbowl.org
Brian Foley - brian@pinewoodbowl.org
Tom Lombard - tom@pinewoodbowl.org

 
Volunteers
We are always open to involving more people in the Summer musical production. We usually have 50+ actors on stage, but have grown to 100+ actors for Wizard of Oz. This requires a considerable backstage support staff. If you are interested in any aspects from costumes, to set, to crew; do contact one of the producers. We do teach the ins and outs of outdoor theatre and we have a lot of fun in the process. For many families, it has become an annual tradition. Current stage experience is not required.