Why is Show Sponsorship So Important? By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Each production at Next Act is sponsored by amazing members of our community that are passionate about the arts. Ticket revenue alone is not enough to support the work that we do to share ideas and perspectives and to bring these important stories to […]

Something for Everyone By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director Next Act Theatre’s 2026-27 season has something in it you’re sure to love. The upcoming season is entertaining, surprising, heartfelt, provocative and compelling – no matter what you like to see when you go to the theatre, there’s sure to be something for you. What catches your […]

Artistic Legacy On Tuesday, April 7, Next Act Theatre had the pleasure of hosting Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation at our theatre. This event, presented in partnership with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Racine Symphony Orchestra, brought several artists at the top of their fields together for a compelling night […]

Reunited There’s a reunion happening during DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS! Actors Laura Gordon and Andrew May are appearing together as Margaret and David, a married couple, in the U.S. Premiere of Nick Green’s play. This isn’t their first time together on stage, though! Laura and Andrew previously appeared together in several shows at the Milwaukee […]

Art, Sacrifice and Legacy Samantha Martinson on Directing a U.S. Premiere Play Director Samantha Martinson is making her Next Act debut as the director of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS. She has taken a long journey to see this play produced on our stage – including a trip to Canada to meet playwright Nick Green and […]

Join Our Inner Circle By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager The Producer’s Circle is a dedicated group of Next Act patrons who show their passion for the arts and Milwaukee’s vibrant cultural community through their generous donations of $1,000 or more per year. Producer’s Circle members enjoy a variety of benefits, in addition to knowing that […]