For more than 25 years, Next Actors: Summer Theatre for Teens has emboldened high school students in Milwaukee and surrounding areas to recognize their value and connect artistically to their community. 

Join with professional theatre artists and other Milwaukee teens to develop your theatrical skills and devise a performance piece to share with family, friends and the community.

Next Actors: Summer Theatre for Teens consists two, two-week sessions. Join us for either or both of them, and your participation in at least one qualifies you to join our tour week and combined finale presentation! Additionally, before our first session, we offer an Optional Playwrighting and Technical Theatre Intensive.

Additionally, every day of Sessions One and Two will end with a variety of guest artists hosting workshops for Next Actors. Choose from workshops taught by professionals on a variety of theatre skills!

Check back in spring 2026 for information on signing up for Next Actors: Summer Theatre for Teens 2026. For more information about this program, check our FAQ or email info@nextact.org.