by Mike Muckian, Wisconsin Gazette; Life is – or should be – a journey of self-discovery. Those of us who fail to initiate that quest are often prodded by life’s circumstances down roads they wouldn’t otherwise have chosen.

by Cheryl Figueroa, Third Coast Digest.com; James Ridge, a 16-year veteran of American Players Theatre of Spring Green, will play The Librarian, the one and only role in the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s Underneath the Lintel, by Glen Berger. MCT artistic director C. Michael Wright is directing Ridge.

Listen to Bonnie North's interview with James Ridge & C. Michael Wright about UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL.

Watch this fun video about our upcoming production of UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, Feb. 20 - March 17! Click "more info" for the link

People often ask me how I choose the scripts we produce. Truth be told, it can often be a rather lengthy and involved process. Take Glen Berger’s UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL as a case in point.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) is seeking an experienced development professional to become the theatre’s Development Manager. Job Description: A candidate who has demonstrated strong donor relation skills as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills will thrive in this role. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, and as part of a professional and volunteer team, is necessary. Experience in the arts is a plus. Must be able to write and speak persuasively about the organization’s mission and build relationships resulting in approximately $500,000 in contributed income from foundations, corporations, individuals and events. The position reports to, and is supported by, the Managing Director. Click more info for a detailed description. Cover letter & resume should be sent to kirsten@chamber-theatre.com

During the fall of 2012, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre collaborated with Nova High School (MPS Partner School) to introduce drama students to live theatre, prompting them to write and perform their own work in class.

by Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; ... Wisconsin playwright Gwendolyn Rice's "A Thousand Words," jointly staged by Madison's Forward Theater and the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, urged us to look harder and see better so that we might learn to write true about our world and ourselves.

This holiday season MCT is pleased to offer $10 OFF tickets for any performance of COLLECTED STORIES to patrons who donate a non-perishable food item to the Hunger Task Force.

Watch a COLLECTED STORIES preview video featuring performance footage and interviews with Sarah Day, Laura Frye & C. Michael Wright. Click "more info" for the link