Theatre Preview Day
March 8, 2027 | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (8:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.)
Monday, March 8, 2027 (9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.)
Ages
14–18
Location
Theatre Building
Contact
theatre-admission@uwm.edu
Are you a high school student with a passion for theatre? Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the art of theatre (like all of us here!), we have an exciting event just for you and it’s completely FREE.
At this event, you’ll have the chance to step into our world at UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts. No matter your level of experience, you’ll fit right in as you experience what it’s like to be a student here. We offer majors in theatre performance (musical theatre or acting), theatre production, theatre education, and theatre practices.
During the Theatre Preview Day, we invite you to join our classes across all areas of study. You can choose to focus on performance or production for the day. You’ll also have ample opportunities to chat with our faculty members and get to know our current students.
In the evening, if you want the full theatrical experience, you’re welcome to stay and observe rehearsals for the Short Play Festival. Or we’d be thrilled to offer you a sneak peek at the first dress for “Twelfth Night” in our Mainstage Theatre.
Parents/guardians are welcome to join us for programming outside of the classes.
Sample Schedules
Detailed schedules will be provided at check-in as some locations and times may need to change.
Performance Track
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9–9:20 a.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Registration & Welcome |
| 9:30–11:15 a.m. | Theatre Building, T6 | Acting 2 |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Theatre Building & Mitchell Hall | Theatre Tour |
| 12:15–12:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Lunch (provided) |
| 1–3:45 p.m. | Mitchell Hall, 385 | Acting 6 |
| 6–9 p.m. (optional) | Mitchell Hall, 385 | Short Play Festival (Rehearsals) |
| 7:30–10 p.m. (optional) | Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre | Twelfth Night (First Dress) |
Production Track
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9–9:20 a.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Registration & Welcome |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. | Theatre Building | Program Overview with Production Faculty |
| 10–11:15 a.m. (choose one) | Mitchell Hall, 375 Mitchell Hall, B12 | Performing Arts Management Sound Design |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Theatre Building & Mitchell Hall | Theatre Tour |
| 12:15–12:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Lunch (provided) |
| 1–2:15 p.m. | Theatre Building, T90 | Costume Construction |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, T90 | Stagecraft |
| 6–9 p.m. (optional) | Mitchell Hall, 385 | Short Play Festival (Rehearsals) |
| 7:30–10 p.m. (optional) | Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre | Twelfth Night (First Dress) |
Parent/Guest
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9–9:20 a.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Registration & Welcome |
| 9:30–10 a.m. | Theatre Building, T6 | Peck School of the Arts Presentation |
| 10–10:30 a.m. | Theatre Building & Mitchell Hall | Theatre Overview, Admissions, and Advising |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Campus | Break on your own |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Theatre Building & Mitchell Hall | Theatre Tour |
| 12:15–12:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Lunch (provided) |
| 1–3 p.m. (optional) | UWM Welcome Center | UWM Campus Tour |
| 3:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | End of Program |
| 6–9 p.m. (optional) | Mitchell Hall, 385 | Short Play Festival (Rehearsals) |
| 7:30–10 p.m. (optional) | Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre | Twelfth Night (First Dress) |
Registration
Registration for the March 8 event is due by March 7 and will open soon. These events are free and open to high school students considering enrolling in a college theatre program.