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Why Sponsor a Show at Next Act?
Why Sponsor a Show at Next Act? By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager Show sponsors David Paris, DDS and Derin Bjugstad. Photo by Mark Frohna. You’ve probably noticed that each show here at Next Act Theatre is sponsored by amazing members of our community who are passionate about the arts. Ticket...
5,000 Visits to Almost
5,000 Visits to Almost The Journey of One of The Most-Produced Plays of The Last Two Decades By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director It's been 20 years since ALMOST, MAINE had its world premiere at the Portland Stage Company. Since then, the play has received more than 5,000 productions, including more...
Extraordinary Things
Extraordinary Things John Cariani on 20 Years of ALMOST, MAINE Playwright John Cariani is the mind behind the wildly popular ALMOST, MAINE, which appears on the Next Act stage this November and December. We sat down with him to get his thoughts on how the play has evolved in the...
Meet Our New Board Members!
Meet Our New Board Members! Next Act Theatre is excited to introduce two new members of our Board of Directors: Derin Bjugstad and Anna Fig. Read on to learn more about who they are and what they bring to the Next Act community. DERIN BJUGSTAD, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) I have enjoyed...
Must-See Matches
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...
Ringside Readiness
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...
Shine a Spotlight on the Producer’s Circle!
Shine a Spotlight on the Producer's Circle! By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager 2023 Producer’s Circle members attend an exclusive panel before Next Act’s staged reading of MRS. CHRISTIE by Heidi Armbruster. The Producer’s Circle is a dedicated group who show their passion for the arts and Milwaukee’s vibrant cultural community...
My Inner Child Lives On
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...
Crushing Our Final Goal
Crushing Our Final Goal By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager David Cecsarini and “Da Crusher.” Photo: A.J. Magoon 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...
Riding for the Arts
Riding for the Arts By Tawnie Thompson, Development Manager The Next Act ride team. 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...