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 basic fundamentals of theatre itself: […]
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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 the Next Actors teen program […]
Our Production Partner
Our Production Partner By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director 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 quick, sure and full-throated, cuss words and all. Or, he’ll silently run through his […]
Bravo (and Brava) to You!
Bravo (and Brava) to You! By Jane Flieller, Development Director 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 minutes), we very much look forward to an in-person […]
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 salvation damnation dante hell heaven […]
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 passionate about: I tried to […]