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Why Jeffrey Hatcher’s THREE VIEWINGS
Why Jeffrey Hatcher's THREE VIEWINGS By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director In my early, developing days as a young actor at American Players Theatre, we were led by a charismatic artistic team whose underlying mission — besides bringing compelling Shakespeare to Wisconsin’s countryside – was to return to the very...
United In Loving Support
United In Loving Support By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director Some patrons may have the good fortune to have known Gordana and Milan Racic who were stalwart Next Act supporters for more than 15 years. Gordana served on the Next Act Board, and with Milan sponsored many NAT productions and...
Our Production Partner
Our Production Partner By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director Marine Sgt. Mark Ard (center, standing) with his squad Mark Ard is a natural-born storyteller. He’s a big, boisterous man with a ready smile and an internal engine running constantly, just above idle. When asked a question, his response can be...
Bravo (and Brava) to You!
Bravo (and Brava) to You! By Jane Flieller, Development Director Bravo Emcee Doug Jarecki Saturday, March 13, 2021 marked Next Act Theatre’s first virtual fundraising event: Bravo, Next Act 2021. While things went relatively smoothly (a bit of a false start until our connectivity improved made for a heart-stopping few...
From the Playwright
From The Playwright By Bill Cain (I asked playwright Bill Cain for his thoughts on 9 CIRCLES, with particular focus on how he came to write it. Having been asked for about 500 words, Bill’s penchant for exactitude produced this enumerated and enlightening essay. —David C.) Fact fiction crime punishment...
Teaching the Unthinkable
Teaching the Unthinkable How 9 CIRCLES Fits in a Classroom By Grace DeWolff, Education Manager My nephew was only about ten years old when he got into science fiction horror movies. Being a caring and sensitive guy, he ran into some conflict between his emotions and the stories he was...
Why 9 CIRCLES?
WHY 9 CIRCLES By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director They say this COVID year has crept along, seeming more like a decade. But then again, I find my eldest daughter will turn 18 this month and, come September, will go off to some midwest university soon to be named. I...
Spotlight on Board of Directors Member Terri Alioto
Spotlight on Board of Directors Member Terri Alioto Terri is a lifetime resident of Wisconsin, growing up in Oconomowoc and attending college in Milwaukee. She currently lives in Wauwatosa with her husband, Jim, with whom she shares four daughters and four grandchildren. Terri developed a love of travel at an...
The Gauntlet Was Thrown
The Gauntlet Was Thrown By Jane Flieller, Development Director Once upon a time, the illustrious Inbusch Foundation and everyone in the land found themselves in the midst of a terrible pandemic. Lords and Ladies of the Foundation who loved arts and culture, feared for the well-being of local arts groups...
Next Act (Home) Theatre
Next Act (Home) Theatre By A.J. Magoon, Marketing Director It’s fitting that our upcoming second production, PRINCIPAL PRINCIPLE, is all about learning: it seems like we’ve been doing nothing but learning for the last year! We’ve been learning how to work, go to school, have happy hours and celebrate holidays...