Inside Rep Education & Engagement

Thank you to all the furry sleuths — and their humans — for sniffing out the clues at yesterday’s “Wagatha Christie” event at MKE Dog Park!

This canine-centric celebration was part of our citywide Agatha Christie Festival, continuing thru mid-June alongside the classic thriller “And Then There Were None.” Check out more upcoming events this week & beyond: https://tinyurl.com/rep-christie-fest

Special thanks to our partners at Milwaukee Downtown, Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha, Fromm Family Foods, Wisconsin Humane Society, Skilos, CBDelicacy, Off Leash Milwaukee - Dog Walks & Adventures, & Canine Einstein for helping make this "paws-itively” fun event possible!

More than 10,000 students experienced the power of live theater with Milwaukee Rep this season!

Throughout the year we connected students in Milwaukee and beyond with meaningful arts experiences designed to build literacy, social-emotional learning, and theater skills.

This season, we reached:
- Over 6,000 students through Student Matinees and Rep Immersion Days
- 27 classrooms through our Reading Residency Program
- 5 classrooms through our School Subscription Program
- 18 schools through unique, customized General Request Programs

Thank you to our incredible School Partners and teachers for welcoming us into your classrooms, bringing students to performances, and continuing to champion the importance of arts education.

We can’t wait for next season! Interested in bringing Milwaukee Rep Education programming to your students or school? Reach out to [email protected]

Meet the team behind MKE Rep Arts Camp 2026! Our incredible Education & Engagement staff will be leading the way this summer, serving as the administrative and leadership support for each camp session!

There's still time to join us for MKE Rep Arts Camp! Register by May 31: https://tinyurl.com/rep-arts-camp-26

🐾 Next Saturday, the mysterious world of Agatha Christie will be “unleashed” at MKE Dog Park!

Bring your canine companion to “Wag-Atha Christie” for tail-wagging fun at this community dog park event. Let your four-legged sidekick take the lead and “sniff out the clues” to solve a tail-wagging murder mystery, alongside our amazing community partners, as our citywide Agatha Christie Festival continues.

Date: Saturday, May 30, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park, 103 W Clybourn Ave
Cost: FREE
Info: https://tinyurl.com/rep-christie-fest

Special thanks to Milwaukee Downtown, Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha Fromm Family Foods, Wisconsin Humane Society, Skilos, CBDelicacy Off Leash Milwaukee - Dog Walks & Adventures, & Canine Einstein!

Join us for a post-show panel after “Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None" on Friday, June 5 where we explore “The Thrill in Thriller —Why We Love Mystery and Suspense.”

Immediately following the 7:30p performance, we’ll explore the psychology behind fear and suspense, discover what transforms a simple story. Into an unforgettable mystery and uncover how our minds shape tension, danger and the unknown with writers Anna Lardinois and Patricia Skalka, and clinical psychologist Dr. Stacey Nye.

This panel is part of our citywide Agatha Christie Festival and is free with your show ticket. Secure yours today: www.MilwaukeeRep.com/ATTWN

Last chance! Don't miss out on our final School of Theater Youth Training Labs this spring!

Every theater journey starts with an audition! In our Auditioning Performance Lab, participants will practice slating, selecting material, projecting with confidence, and developing strong characters—essential skills for any performer. Open to experienced and aspiring actors ages 7–12.

Or join us for the Sewing Production Lab! From simple repairs to crafting original garments, this hands-on workshop introduces the essential skills of sewing. Participants will learn a variety of techniques and walk away with their own unique art piece. All supplies are provided. Open to experienced sewers and newcomers ages 9-13.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/rep-school

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here — and the final countdown is on to give your kids a fun, creative summer at MKE Rep Arts Camp!

Registration closes Sunday, May 31 and spaces are filling up quickly. Open to students ages 7 - 15, these fun, interactive camps are the place to be for creative adventurers to learn and explore with the support of professional artists.

Explore the full schedule and sign-up today: https://tinyurl.com/rep-arts-camp-26

Summer is approaching fast & registration closes in just two weeks for Milwaukee Rep Arts Camp!

MKE Rep Arts Camp is for all youth artists, not just performers. Open to ages 7 to 15, this summer camp is a place to explore all aspects of your creativity with the support of professional artists. Many camps are filling fast, so sign up today for a summer of fun!

Register now or apply for a scholarship before the May 31 deadline: https://tinyurl.com/rep-arts-camp-26

Cue the thunder and lightning! Join us on Sunday, June 14 at 4:30pm for a night of mystery and murder at our next Dinner Dialogue, "Murder Mystery Night: Solve the Crime Before the Killer Strikes Again!”

Work with your fellow guests over a shared meal to uncover clues, examine each character at your table and race to identify the killer before they claim their next victim.

Tickets are $30 each and include dinner and a drink ticket. Seating is limited, secure your spot today: tinyurl.com/ATTWNDialogue

Congratulations to Amélie Davis-Quiroz and Zharick Manrique who represented Milwaukee this past weekend at the Next Narrative Monologue Competition National Finals at the Apollo Theater in New York City!

Amélie and Zharick traveled throughout NYC with the NNMC Nationals cohort - visiting time square, seeing a Broadway show, and attending a talkback with current Broadway performers. They also met with Milwaukee Rep alumn, Thatcher Jacobs, who won Milwaukee's Regional NNMC competition last year and is currently performing in Stranger Things on Broadway. All of this helped them prepare to deliver powerful performances at Nationals!

NNMC will return in the fall with free training workshops for next year's competition. If you are looking to get involved as a student or a school, please reach out to Education(at)MilwaukeeRep.com