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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...
Art, Sacrifice and Legacy
Art, Sacrifice and Legacy Samantha Martinson on Directing a U.S. Premiere Play Samantha Martinson 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...
Join Our Inner Circle
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,...
Hard Work Pays Off
Hard Work Pays Off By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director As soon as our Next Big Thing Matching Campaign was fully funded (in a mere 14 weeks!), Next Act Theatre began renovating our rehearsal hall. Funds from Val and Gary Zamecnik’s $50,000 donation allowed us to upgrade our lighting grid with...
Compassion in Complicated People
Compassion in Complicated People Actor Jack Lancaster on His History with SWING STATE By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director and Leslie Lopez, Marketing Intern Jack Lancaster In SWING STATE by Rebecca Gilman, Jack Lancaster plays Ryan Severson. We are proud to welcome Jack in his Next Act debut, but this is...
Announcing Our 2026-27 Season
Buy Fixed Subscriptions Buy Flex Passes Friends, This year’s season features a wonderful mix of new voices, Next Act veterans and theatrical powerhouses. Each of the four plays we have chosen leads with heart while engaging complex issues and thought-provoking themes. We will kick off our subscription slate with a...
Smashing the Goal
Smashing the Goal on Next Act Theatre's Next Big Thing Campaign By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Libby Amato and Cody Estle with Val and Gary Zamecnik Next Act is incredibly excited to announce that we have surpassed the goal of our $50,000 Next Big Thing Matching Campaign! With your help...