Audience Engagement
Milwaukee Rep offers a variety of ways for you to learn more and participate in furthering your theatergoing experience around Rep productions. Most events are held at Milwaukee Rep and are free with the purchase of your ticket unless otherwise noted.
PANELS
Panel discussions cover topics related to the themes, issues, and questions stemming from our productions. Panelists and moderators are members of our community selected based on their expertise regarding each of the panel topics. Below are the shows that will be hosting post-show panels. Learn more on each show page.
The Coast Starlight
Marie and Rosetta
The Woman in Black
Romeo and Juliet
Espejos: Clean
Million Dollar Quartet
LOVE STORIES
Throughout the summer we interviewed couples within the Milwaukee Rep Community and recorded their love stories. Before select shows we will present these stories as monologues performed by teenagers from our various programs! Follow the series as we share their stories through monologues performed either before or after specific shows!
Prelude to a Kiss a musical (Pre-Show)
Romeo and Juliet (Pre-Show)
The Last Five Years (Post-Show)
GHOST STORIES
Join us for a night filled with haunting narratives, ghostly encounters and supernatural tales. Feel free to bring along your favorite ghost story, if you dare, or just bring yourself and your curiosity. Post-show after The Woman in Black!
REFLECTIONS
What do we present on the outside? Does that truly reflect what we feel and think on the inside? How can we rip away the false pretense to show the world the real us? Even when it’s hard?
Join us this winter as will be hosting three nights of facilitated art creation inspired by our production of Espejos: Clean.
Join us for "Reflections: A Night of Self-Made Art," a fun and thought-provoking event hosted by Milwaukee Rep inspired by our exciting production of Espejos: Clean! This special series offers a unique opportunity to explore the connection between art and mental health in a creative and supportive environment.
Event Details:
Thursday, January 23 | 5:30-7:30pm
Milwaukee Christian Center
807 S 14th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Thursday, January 30 | 5:30-7:30pm
Bayview Community Center
1320 East Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53207
Thursday, February 6 | 5:30-7:30pm
Arts@Large
1100 South 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
This event is completely FREE to participate in!
During each session, Denisse Hernandez, a professional artist and mental health expert will guide participants through creating a piece of art that reflects their inner emotions and thoughts. On the January 23rd night, Artists Working Education will lead the event. This night is more of a family friendly night! Families can attend and create pieces of art together if they choose! Artists working in Education have years of experience creating art with and for youth. The other nights, Denisse will facilitate.
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES
Panel/Dinner Dialogue series focusing on mental health, supporting people with PTSD, healing through art and suicide prevention and more. Events will occur around: The Coast Starlight, The Woman in Black, Romeo and Juliet, Espejos: Clean. We will also feature special Mental Health Workshops throughout the year. Led by a mental health professional on themes and topics featured in our season.
The Coast Starlight Mental Health Seminar
October 1, 2024 • 6-7:30pm
Rogers Behavioral Health • 11101 West Lincoln Ave
Romeo and Juliet Mental Health Seminar
March 24, 2025 • 6-7:30pm
4422 W Leon Terrace, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Dinner Dialogue Series
A Dinner Dialogue is an opportunity for members of our community to have facilitated and meaningful conversations surrounding the themes of productions being performed on our stages while enjoying delicious food and drink from restaurants all over the Milwaukee area.
The Coast Starlight
Marie and Rosetta
The Woman in Black
Romeo and Juliet
Espejos: Clean
REP-IN-DEPTH
A pre-show dramaturgical lecture given by a member of the artistic team, cast or member of the community ahead of most every Powerhouse and Stiemke Studio productions. Rep-in-Depth begins approximately 45 minutes prior to show time.
Rep-in-Depth is sponsored by: 
TALKBACKS
Immediately following select performances, join members of the cast and artistic team to discuss the production. Check the individual show pages for specific dates.