About Theatre Festival

MHSA's Theatre Department is proud to present the First Annual Theatre Festival.  Enjoy two evenings of performances from every level of our department. You can purchase tickets for individual performances OR, get more bang for your buck and opt for a 1 or 2 day pass!  With these passes, you get access to ALL the shows for that day!  Please see the chart below for a list of show times and locations.  

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Level 1 - “Law & Order: Special Fables Unit"

Created by the Level 1 class, this original play puts the Big Bad Wolf on trial for crimes against the Fairy Tale community.  Will he be found guilt or innocent? ALL AGES

5-2-23          4:00pm          Black Box

“Voices” Directed by Henry Mathias          

Since her child's death, a young couple's tragic loss has all but destroyed their relationship. They try to rebuild their mutual trust, but the wife hears voices at their secluded cabin, while the husband does not.  AGES 13 & UP

5-2-235:00pmBlack Box

“Crimson Dreams” Written & Directed by Jai Reese  

This original musical set during Prohibition, tells the story of love, loss and resilience through the eyes of cabaret performers. AGES 17 & UP

5-2-236:00pmBlack Box

“Orange Flower Water” Directed by Nate Stewart

The drama surrounding an adulterous couple comes to a head, questioning whether it's worth it to take a leap for the ones you love.  AGES 16 & UP

5-3-234:00pmBlack Box

Level 2 - “Oedipus Rex: Or the Original Mama's Boy”

This hilarious retelling of the classic Greek Tragedy will have you rolling in your seat!  AGES 10 & UP

5-3-235:00pmBlack Box

“Distracted” Directed by Charlii Simon

What's wrong with nine-year-old Jesse? He can't sit still, he curses, he raps. His teacher thinks it's Attention Deficit Disorder. Dad says, he's just a boy! And Mama's on a quest for answers. AGES 13 & UP

5-3-236:00pmBlack Box

Milwaukee High School of the Arts - Theatre

 

OUR VISION:  The Theatre department at MHSA seeks to prepare the next generation of the creative workforce, by nurturing the passion and creativity of our students through creative problem solving, global perspectives, cultivating curiosity and interdisciplinary collaboration while developing expertise in their area of study.

The Theatre Department at Milwaukee High School of the Arts was established along with the other art areas  in 1984, replacing the former West Division High School.

Since then, we have developed a unique, well rounded Theatre Arts education for our students.  

Over their four year high school career, students in the Theatre Department learn Theatre History, Improvisation techniques, Script Analysis, Character Analysis,  Theatre Production & Design skills, practical Theatre Production skills, Meisner Acting Technique, Acting for the Camera, Directing and Film Making.  

We also partner with local companies and Theatre Artists for field trips, master classes, residencies and more.