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Sponsorships Are Still Available for 26-27!
Sponsorships Are Still Available for 26-27! By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Each production at Next Act is sponsored by amazing members of our community that are passionate about the arts. The support we receive from our sponsors is the first step to putting each of our productions onto the stage....
What is the Charles D. Kakuk Legacy Society?
What is the Charles D. Kakuk Legacy Society? And Why Should You Consider Joining It? By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Charles D. Kakuk Named for the late Charles D. Kakuk, long-time Next Act Theatre Managing Director, Next Act’s Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on Next...
Reaching the Community
Reaching the Community By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director Jody Hirsh speaks to members of Congregation Shalom. Photo: Cody Estle. When producing a play like TRAYF, Next Act Theatre works hard to include members of relevant communities throughout the entire process. For this play, that means ensuring that the Milwaukee Jewish...
Remembering John Kishline
Remembering John Kishline John Kishline. Photo: Mark Frohna. On Monday, August 24, Next Act Theatre hosted a memorial for prolific Milwaukee artist and frequent Next Act collaborator John Kishline. The event gathered numerous speakers who shared stories of Kish’s life and his significant impact on the Milwaukee arts community. It...
Milwaukee Love
Milwaukee Love A New Education Program Takes Shape By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director 2026 Next Actors. Photo: Jake Badovski. This summer, Next Act’s education program, Next Actors, got a new look! Recently-promoted Associate Artistic Director Elyse Edelman reworked 28-year-old program, focusing on helping student artists create documentary-style theatre based on...
An Act of Love
An Act of Love Lindsay Joelle on Writing TRAYF Lindsay Joelle Lindsay Joelle’s play TRAYF returns to Next Act Theatre for the second time in less than 12 months: in December 2025, we held a staged reading of the play, which Lindsay joined us for. She spoke with Producer’s Circle...
Why Is Show Sponsorship So Important?
Why is Show Sponsorship So Important? By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Brian Mani and Josh Krause in BOSWELL, 2025. Photo by Michael Brosilow. 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...
Something for Everyone
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...
Artistic Legacy
Artistic Legacy Ilana Setapen, Laura Gordon, Heather Keszler and Cody Estle. Photo by Khalid Rodgers. 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...
Reunited
Reunited Andrew May and Laura Gordon in DANCING AT LUGHNASA. Photo by Mark Avery 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...