Next Act Theatre will engage the hearts and minds of its audience with compelling, intimate, professional theatre intended to stimulate thought, foster the exchange of ideas, and promote the development of new perspectives and understanding.
The mission is defined by four specific and interrelated goals:
Next Act will produce dramatic material that brings social, cultural and political issues to the center of the community debate, reflecting the universal needs and aspirations of our fellow human beings.
Next Act will nurture and collaborate with the best of local, professional talent.
Through strategic play choice, community outreach activities, and accessible management and artistic style, Next Act will work to develop new audiences.
Next Act will establish and maintain a familiar, appreciative relationship with patrons and donors through service-oriented administrative practices and proactive staff interaction.
Our Audience
Next Act performs for a growing subscriber base of over 1,500 and a single ticket constituency of over 15,000, attracting individuals and groups from Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Our audience expresses a consistent and positive interest in the intimacy of our performance style and accessibility, which gives them a strong feeling of being actively involved in our productions.
Summary
Next Act Theatre has established itself as one of the premier theatre companies in Milwaukee and our 2007-2008 season promises to deliver the same exceptional quality that our patrons expect. The plays we choose are passionate, often bold, sometimes humorous, and always up-close-and-personal presentations of life.