Must-See Matches The best way to get ready for a pro-wrestling play? Watch some pro wrestling! We asked the cast of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY for their favorite wrestling matches, moments and memories. Consider this an insider’s look at what’s on our actors’ minds as they prepare for CHAD DEITY – and, perhaps, […]

Ringside Readiness THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY transports audiences into the world of professional wrestling, full of jobbers, superkicks, kayfabe and more! To prepare you to enter the ring with our wrestlers, director Michael Cotey, Marketing Director A.J. Magoon and members of the CHAD DEITY team have compiled a list of books, movies and […]

Shine a Spotlight on the Producer’s Circle! By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager The Producer’s Circle is a dedicated group who show their passion for the arts and Milwaukee’s vibrant cultural community through their generous donations of more than $1,000 per year. Producer’s Circle members enjoy a variety of benefits, in addition to knowing that they […]

My Inner Child Lives On Three Theatre Artists on Their Love of Pro Wrestling Next Act Theatre’s production of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY is a dream production many years in the making for director-actor-friend duo Michael Cotey and Dimonte Henning. Along with actor Adrian Feliciano, the three are a tag-team-trio of wrestling-fans-turned-theatre-artists. We […]

Crushing Our Final Goal By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager In addition to being the focus of our Tribute Campaign and joining us to Ride for the Arts, Producing Artistic Director emeritus David Cecsarini helped us close our 2023-24 season strong and start next season off on the right foot! David filmed an appeal for our […]

Riding for the Arts By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Next Act was excited to get into gear on Sunday, June 2 for the United Performing Arts Fund Ride for the Arts! With a team of eight cyclists (and one non-riding supporter) consisting of current and former staff, partners and close friends, we were able to […]