The Constructivists present The Nether

One of the more interesting plays I’ve ever had the opportunity to work on is opening this evening at the 53212 Presents space in Riverwest. You are going to want to see this one. And you’re going to say, “I’m going to see this one, but not this weekend.” And then next weekend you’re going to say, “I’m going to see this one, but not this weekend.” And then the following week you’re going to see the show on it’s last performance or two, and you are going to tell your frineds, “You’ve got to see this show!”, but it will be too late.

 

Of course you could buck this lame trend that exists in Milwaukee, and urge your friends to see it after you do on opening night, when your urging will do no end of good. This is a fine story, well produced and acted. Support local theatre!

March 6-21, 2020

the nether
by jennifer haley

directed by jaimelyn gray

Much like an episode of the hit series “Black Mirror” (and one of the most talked-about new plays in recent years), popular female playwright Jennifer Haley blurs reality into a virtual realm known as The Nether. This new form of the internet allows anyone to access a vast network of virtual reality realms. Users may log in, choose an identity, and indulge in any desire. Detective Morris interrogates members of a realm known as The Hideaway, digging into the emotional consequences of its players entertaining the darkest of wants. The Nether is both twisting crime drama and haunting sci-fi thriller. The play is for mature audiences only as it deals with pedophilia, sexual violence, suicide, and other very adult themes.

“The Nether” will be performed at 53212 Presents, a new arts venue dedicated to providing access to affordable rehearsal and performance space in the heart of Riverwest.

53212 Presents, 731 E. Center Street, Milwaukee, 53212

 

Friday March, 6, 7:30

Saturday, March 7, 7:30

Sunday, March 8, 4:00

Friday, March 13, 7:30

Saturday, March 14, 7:30

Sunday, March 15, 4:00

Monday, March 16 (Pay What You Can), 7:30

Friday, March 20, 7:30

Saturday, March 21, 7:30

 

For more information, go to https://www.theconstructivists.org/

 

 

Preludes at the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin

Milwaukee Opera Theatre unites with All In Productions for the first time to present PRELUDES, a musical fantasia set in the mind of Sergei Rachmaninoff by the creators of Broadway’s NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.  Delving into the composer’s troubled psyche, PRELUDES deftly blends the classical and contemporary in a meditation on ambition, failure, and lilacs.

Music, Book, and Lyrics by Dave Malloy

Stage Director: Jill Anna Ponasik
Music Director: Ruben Piirainen
Featuring Alaina Carlson, Bill Jackson, Gage Patterson, Joe Picchetti, Ruben Piirainen, Jenny Wanasek

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 PM
Monday, March 23 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 PM
Friday, March 27 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM

Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
813 E Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee

Tickets on sale now!
$32 Premium Reserved | $28 General Admission | $18 Student, Artist
To purchase, call (800) 838-3006 or order online at https://rach.bpt.me

 

The Beauty of Psyche

MILWAUKEE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PRESENTS

 

THE BEAUTY OF PSYCHE

By JJ Gatesman

 

 

ABOUT THE SHOW
This Valentine season, join us for a magical love story inspired by the myth of Cupid and Psyche, the same story which inspired the beloved Beauty and the Beast! This original retelling of the myth follows a human woman whose beauty rivals that of Aphrodite on a journey to prove her spirit, find the true meaning of love and eventually become a god! We explore her adventure through the use of puppetry, masks, original music and a live theatrical sound scape provided by the multi talented actors and musicians who serve as our ensemble chorus.

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Brittany Curran as PSYCHE

Jake Konrath as EROS

Shannon Nettesheim Klein as ROSE/THE UNSEEN

Kellie Wambold as PAN/CHORUS

Paige Bourne as MELODY/CHORUS

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director- JJ Gatesman

Music Director- Donna Kummer

Stage Manager – Michael Mercuri

Asst. Director/Costume, Prop, Set Design – Amanda J Hull

Technical Director- Tom Marks

Specialty Puppets- Aaron Kopec (TROVE Bespoke Arts)

Music Development- Cole Heinrich

 

 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursday 2/13

Friday 2/14

Sunday 2/16 Matinee

Monday 2/17 PWYC (Please use sign up genius link below)

Thursday 2/20

Friday 2/21

Saturday 2/22 Closing Night

 

Evening Performances have a ‘Curtain Time’ of 7:30 pm

‘Doors Open’ to the Mansion at 7 pm

 

Matinee Performance has a ‘Curtain Time’ of 2:00 pm

‘Doors Open’ to the Mansion at 1:30 pm

 

CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM DOORS OPEN

UNTIL CURTAIN TIME AND DURING INTERMISSION.

 

PERFORMED IN THE SUBTERRANEAN THEATER

AT THE BRUMDER MANSION

3046 W WISCONSIN AVE. MKE, WI 53208

 

TICKETS

General $25

Student/Senior $20

 

$10 ARTIST TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

 

BROWN PAPER TICKETS LINK

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4490125

MORE INFORMATION

http://milwaukeeentertainmentgroup.com/the-beauty-of-psyche-2

Sign up Genius for PWYC:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448A9A928AAFF2-pwyc2

 

Discount Tickets for Frankie & Johnny

FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE

February 6 – 9, 2020

Sunset Playhouse

700 Wall Street Elm Grove, WI 53122

FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE runs Feb. 6 – 9th in the Marla Eichman Studio Theater.

There is a Thursday night special – use the code LUNE20 online or at the box office and your Thursday night, Feb. 6th ticket will be half price – just $8.

As the curtain rises, Frankie (a waitress) and Johnny (a short-order cook who works in the same restaurant) are discovered in bed. It is their first encounter, after having met several weeks ago on the job, and Frankie is hopeful that Johnny will now put on his clothes and depart, so she can return to her usual routine of watching TV and eating ice cream. But Johnny, a compulsive talker (and romantic), has other ideas. (for mature audiences only)

Frankie – Jillian Smith

Johnny – David Kaye

After Sunset Studio Series

February 6 – 8 at 7:30 February 9 at 2

Call 262-782-4430 or visit SunsetPlayhouse.com for tickets or purchase at the door one hour before each performance.

Lost in Boston at the OAC

$15 TICKETS for Lost In Boston at the Oconomowoc Arts Center this weekend January 3 & 4!

Lost In Boston is an entertaining look at writing Broadway musicals and some songs that didn’t make the cut (often getting trimmed out of town in places like Boston). Joel Kopischke, Rána Roman, & Ryan Cappleman will bring rediscovered gems to light from Hamilton, Guys and Dolls, Waitress, Company, Something Rotten!, South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate, Once On This Island, and what was originally called East Side Story, including the story of how East became West Side Story, tales of the 3 discarded movie musical versions of lyrics to one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded, musical theatre legends being told they wrote the worst song ever, composers stealing from others and themselves, how Wicked snuck a little Wizard of Oz into his score, and more surprises from shows (and movie musicals) old and new.

https://www.oasd.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=3499

Use promo code “Boston” (case sensitive)

Artist tickets for ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas

They’re back! A couple of wise guys…and Doug. We open Wednesday, December 18th and run through Sunday, December 22nd. Showtimes are at 7:30 pm with a 2:00 matinee on Thursday and Sunday. Artist tickets are $18.00 and available the night of performance at the Vogel Hall box office. For more information visit https://www.marcuscenter.org/show/twas-month-christmas-2019

 

Support local theatre!

The God of Hell opening this weekend

 

Hi guys,

The Constuctivists are opening a super interesting play by Sam Shephard this weekend (what play by Sam Shephard isn’t interesting) The God of Hell. This cast is doing really great work and you should come see it. And here’s a thought, instead of waiting for the last weekend or missing it completely, why not come opening weekend and help get the word out when you relate your delightful theatrical experience to, oh I don’t know, everyone you know? Support local theatre!

Fletcher

P.S. The show is at The Underground Colaborative in the basement of The Grand Avenue Mall.  All shows are at 7:30 pm. And if you come tonight, I’ll let you buy me a beer.

The Constuctivists are opening Sam Shephard’s The God of Hell this weekend. Sam Shepard’s THE GOD OF HELL. Opening Friday, September 27 thru Saturday, October 12, 2019. Tickets at theconstructivists.org. #milwaukee #theatre #samshepard #thegodofhellmke #wisconsin #usa #gotmilk

Girard’s Nude

 

    

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Theater RED teams with Kettle Moraine Players for Girard’s Nude

A 1950s-style musical comedy with an outrageous French accent!

 

MILWAUKEE, May 1, 2018 – For the opening of their 2019-2020 season, Theater RED presents another world premiere written by Kristin Bayer and Deanns Gibeau, two up-and-coming local playwrights. Director Christopher Elst compares the show to a modern take on “I Love Lucy” with the main character constantly embroiled in innocent miscommunications to hilarious effect. The show’s songs pay homage to musica americana of its time, from barbershop to doo-wop with many stops in between.

 

Girard’s Nude is set in 1953 in Waldenford, Pennsylvanis, USA, where girdles are tight and morals even tighter. Middle-aged Ethel Evans meets Girard, a famous French artist who wants her to pose for him. In the nude. Ethel agrees, but needs to avoid scandalization from her many nosy friends and neighbors, and particularly her husband. Ooh la la!

 

Performances of Girard’s Nude will take place September 6th-22nd at Kettle Moraine Playhouse, located at 204 Kettle Moraine Dr S in Slinger, WI. The theater seats 66 patrons and offers refreshments before the show and during intermission. Tickets are $20 and are available now at www.theater-red.com

 

About Theater RED: Founded in 2013 by local actors Christopher Elst and Marcee Doherty-Elst, Theater RED is a registered LLC that produces theatre in southeastern Wisconsin. Each production addresses three founding tenets: substantial roles for women, growth in craft for artists, and new works by promising artists. www.theater-red.com

 

About Kettle Moraine Players: Since 2006, the Kettle Moraine Players (KMP) have been providing the Greater Kettle Moraine area with a wide variety of entertaining and engaging non-musical productions. As a traveling theatre company, KMP attracts talent from all across southeastern Wisconsin, and their productions have been staged in many fine communities, including Campbellsport, Fond du Lac, Kewaskum and Hartford. Community involvement and volunteerism have been the cornerstone of this creative organization since its inception. KMP prides itself on not only the quality of their performances but also the camaraderie and fun that is generated along the way. www.kmplayhouse.com

 

                                                                                                For further information, contact:

Marcee Doherty-Elst 414-617-0132

marcee@theaterred.com

 

Collected Stories by Donald Marguiles

The Arts@Large Performance Collective presents:

Collected Stories by Donald Marguiles

 

Live theatre in an art gallery…with free and easy parking.

 

 

WHERE: Arts @ Large Community Center, 1100 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee

WHEN: Aug 28, 30, 31, Sept 4, 6 7:30 pm  |  Sept 7 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm

TICKETS:  $18 (Available at artsatlargeinc.org/collected-stories) or at the door

 

This inaugural theatre production introduces the Arts@Large Performance Collective housed in the recently renovated historic Polish House (1890) at 1100 South 5^th Street, and features Ashley Jordan (playing Lisa) and Jacque Troy (playing Ruth) in a heartfelt comedic drama that explores the complicated relationship between an aging, Jewish writer and her aspirational protégé.

 

Timothy X. Troy (Director), Ava Bush (Stage Manager), Martina Patterson (Costume Design) and Sean Kiebzak (Lighting Design).

 

*NOTE:  Play contains some strong language.

 

 

Be a part of the first play in a new performance venue!!

DOUBT to Open “After Sunset Series” at Sunset Playhouse

                   The critically acclaimed drama, DOUBT, A PARABLE, by John Patrick Shanley will open the After Sunset Series,in the Marla Eichmann Studio Theater, at Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove, WI. Performances of DOUBT will take place Thursday through Saturday, September 12-14, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, September 15, at 2:00 pm. General admission tickets are $16. To reserve tickets, call 262-782-4430 or visit sunsetplayhouse.com. For group sales, contact Stephanie at 262-782-4431, ex. 291.

(After Sunset is recommended for mature audiences only.)

DOUBT won both the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. It was also turned into an Academy Award-nominated film. The brilliant and powerful drama is set against the backdrop of a Catholic elementary school in the Bronx, as both the Catholic Church and the nation face the major social changes of the 1960s. A progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question when Sister Aloysius, the strict and conservative school principal, suspects the priest of improper relations with a male student. The actions and motivations of each character are scrutinized, and a battle of wills threatens irrevocable consequences for everyone involved.

Directed by Becky Spice, the production features Robin Christiansen as Father Flynn; Karen Maio as Sister Aloysius; Brittany Roux as the young teacher, Sister James; and LaKysha Burns as the mother of Donald Muller, the school’s first African American student.

Other plays in the After Sunset series include: FRANKIE AND JOHNNY AT THE CLARE DE LUNE, February 6-9, 2020, and VAGINA MONOLOGUES, April 2-5, 2020.

Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI  53122  262-782-4430   SunsetPlayhouse.com