The lights are turning back on, the curtains are being raised and the doors will be open for the MKE Performing Arts Homecoming Celebration, a jubilant return to the spotlight after a long, difficult year.
First Stage is proud to be part of this 11-day celebration of free performances, workshops, tours and much more from world-class United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) Performing Arts Members, Affiliates and Partners.
Learn more and sign up for First Stage events:
- Adventures with the Three Little Pigs on Sunday, September 26 at 10AM & 11:30AM
- Theater Academy Workshops on Sunday, September 26 at at 1PM & 2PM
- STEP KIDS, an Amplify Series Performance, on Saturday, October 2 at 4PM & 7PM and Sunday, October 3 at 1PM & 4PM
Adventures with the Three Little Pigs
Sunday, September 26 at 10AM & 11:30AM
Audiences ages 3-7 and their families will bring the well-loved story of The Three Little Pigs to life through storytelling, songs, dances, and tactile experiences in this 40-minute presentation.
Capacity is limited! Admission is free, yet advance reservation is required.
Make your reservation by Saturday, September 25 at 5PM
Performances are held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Important: Please note our safety protocols for admission to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Masks are required for participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status. If you feel ill or are presenting any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home.
Theater Academy Workshops
Sunday, September 26 at 1PM & 2PM
Students in grades 3-12 can participate in a 25-minute theater workshop introducing them to Acting Theory, Improvisation, and Musical Theater. A script and music from a well-known Broadway show will be the inspiration for this class. Held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.
Capacity is limited! Admission is free, yet advance reservation is required.
Register by Saturday, September 25 at 5PM
Performances are held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Important: Please note our safety protocols for admission to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Masks are required for participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status. If you feel ill or are presenting any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home.
STEP KIDS, an Amplify Series performance
Saturday, October 2 at 4PM & 7PM, Sunday, October 3 at 1PM & 4PM
Part of Amplify, First Stage’s BIPOC Short Play Series, STEP KIDS tells the story of a group of seemingly unconnected high school students who find common ground in the most unlikely of places—the audition for their school’s competitive step dance team. As the students become unified through the power of rhythm and dance, experience the joy of finding your tribe in this energetic performance. Recommended for families with young people ages 10 and up.
Capacity is limited! Admission is free, yet advance reservation is required.
Make your reservation by Thursday, September 30
Performances are held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
A Special Note About This Performance: You are part of our very first audiences in our return to live performances! With that, we will be filming the audience experience of entering our performance space, to capture our new systems such as mobile tickets, digital playbills, and safety protocols required (per below). This video will be used to help educate future audiences about their theater experience. Please keep this in mind as you make your reservation. A separate ticket will be emailed to you.
Important: Please note our safety protocols for admission to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Masks are required for participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status. If you feel ill or are presenting any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home.