This page contains important information for your Young Performer in ESPERANZA RISING. Bookmark this page to stay on top of important links, dates, and other helpful information!
IMPORTANT DATES
- You can find the full cast calendar here.
- Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00PM at MYAC
- First Rehearsal (YPs only): Saturday, March 29 at MYAC
- Young Performer Headshots: Wednesday, April 9 at 4:00PM at MYAC
- Marketing Photos: Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00PM
- Designer Runs: Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, at Todd Wehr Theater
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Tech Rehearsals: Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26, Sunday, April 27, and Wednesday, April 30 at Todd Wehr Theater
- Photo/Video Runs: Wednesday, April 30 at Todd Wehr Theater
- Public Preview: Thursday, May 1 at 7:00PM at Todd Wehr Theater
- ESPERANZA RISING Opening: Friday, May 2 at 7:00PM at Todd Wehr Theater
- ASL Interpreted School Performance: Thursday, May 8 at 10:00AM and 12:00PM at Todd Wehr Theater
- Pay What You Choose Performance: Friday, May 9 at 7:00PM at Todd Wehr Theater
- Sensory Friendly Rehearsal: Thursday, May 15 at 2:00PM at Todd Wehr Theater
- Sensory Friendly Performance: Saturday,May 17 at 3:30PM at Todd Wehr Theater
- ASL Interpreted Public Performance: Sunday, May 18 at 3:30PM at Todd Wehr Theater
HELPFUL LINKS
- Required YP Bio Form
- Full Cast Calendar
- Cast Contact List
- Young Performer FAQ
- COVID Information – please review as policies have changed
- Costume Welcome Letter
- Volunteer Sign Ups – you get to see the performance for free!
- BEAD Intro Sheet
- Media Kit – help us spread the word and check back for additional promotional materials soon!
- We kindly ask that you do not contact the media directly. For all media questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Anderson at eanderson@firststage.org.
PERFORMANCE TICKETS
COMP TICKET POLICY
- Each young performer can receive up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the production they are cast in.
- Additional tickets for immediate family may be purchased at 50% off (by phone only).
- Extended family and friends can enjoy $5 off each ticket using the code 81183 at checkout.
- Comp tickets must be reserved at least two (2) business days prior to the performance.
- Reminder: The First Stage Box Office is open Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM. We will not be able to process phone or email orders on evenings or weekends.
Redeem your tickets
- To redeem your comp tickets and purchase extra, please email TicketManager@firststage.org or call (414) 267-2966.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
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Make Believe Ball
- Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Baird Center
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15th Annual Bard-O-Thon
- Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Thank you
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to you and your family for allowing your young person to participate in First Stage's productions. Without our talented and dedicated young performers, these productions would not be possible. Through age-appropriate casting, young and young-at-heart audience members will experince the joy of seeing someone like themselves on stage. This truly helps support our mission of transforming lives through theater.
If you have any questions througout the rehearsal or performance process, please do not hesitate to reach out to your stage manager. They should be your first point of contact moving forward.
Thank you again!