Events
The Green Room and Beyond: A Day in the life of a Theatre Student
October 9 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
| Dates | Ages | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) | 14–18 | Theatre Building | 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. It’s called “The Green Room and Beyond,” 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 Green Room and Beyond,” we invite you to join our classes across all areas of study. You can choose to focus on performance or production for the day or mix it up to explore different aspects of theatre. 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 “Pericles.” Or we’d be thrilled to offer you a complimentary ticket to the opening night of “Bright Star – The Concert Version.”
It’s a day filled with inspiration and immersion in the world of theatre, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Registration is free and open to high school students considering enrolling in a college theatre program. Individual registration link and details coming soon. Teachers: We encourage you to share this event with your students for individual registration. This event is not designed for entire classes/groups.
Schedule
Performance Track
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45–9:00 a.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Registration |
| 9:00–9:30 a.m. | Theatre Building | Tour and discussion |
| 9:30–11:15 a.m. | Theatre Building, T6 | Acting I |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, T7 | Directing |
| 1:00–2:15 p.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Lunch (provided) |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, T6 | Acting III |
| 6:00–10:00 p.m. (optional) | Mitchell Hall, 385 | Pericles rehearsal |
| 7:30–10:00 p.m. (optional) | Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre | Bright Star opening performance (tickets provided) |
Production Track
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45–9:00 a.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Registration |
| 9:00–9:30 a.m. | Theatre Building | Tour and discussion |
| 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Exploration of UWM Theatre Production program tracks |
| 10:00–11:15 a.m. | Mitchell Hall, 375 | Performing Arts Management |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Mitchell Hall, 375 | Stage Management |
| 1:00–2:15 p.m. | Theatre Building, Lobby | Lunch (provided) |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Theatre Building, T90 | Stage Craft, Costumes, Props |
| 6:00–10:00 p.m. (optional) | Mitchell Hall, 385 | Pericles rehearsal |
| 7:30–10:00 p.m. (optional) | Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre | Bright Star opening performance (tickets provided) |
Registration
Registration is free and open to high school students considering enrolling in a college theatre program.