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By Hannah Clark

Shelterbelt Theatre Showcases Local Talent with ‘Stuck with Lemons’

February 14th, 2025

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The Shelterbelt Theatre, known for championing new and local works, has settled into its new home at 44th and Nicholas. Now, the company is inviting audiences into another home—one filled with humor, chaos, and big life changes.

Their latest production, Stuck with Lemons, by Omaha playwright Marie Schuett, takes audiences into the living room of Emma Lemon and her wife Cate as they prepare to announce their pregnancy to a house full of family. What should be a joyful moment quickly turns into a whirlwind of unexpected reactions, miscommunications, and comedic tension.

Jennifer Gilg, Shelterbelt’s Development Manager and producer of the show, describes it as a “tart living room comedy” with sharp dialogue and relatable family dynamics.

Schuett developed Stuck with Lemons through the Great Plains Theatre Commons’ playwriting program, The Commoners, a space dedicated to fostering new works. She refined the script with feedback from peers and collaborators and even saw it come to life in a staged reading before bringing it to Shelterbelt’s stage.

As a company committed to producing original plays, Shelterbelt believes in the power of theater to reflect, challenge, and inspire change—regardless of the size of the stage. With Stuck with Lemons, they continue their mission of amplifying local voices and creating stories that resonate with audiences.

For more information on the production and ticket details, visit Shelterbelt Theatre’s website.

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