AUDITIONS NOW OPEN
Miss Nelson is Missing
Looking for auditions near you for theatre? No experience is necessary for our 2026/27 season. Anyone ages 8-senior in high school can audition for any of our shows. First up: MISS NELSON IS MISSING on August 21 & 22. Sign up, show up with a 1-minute memorized comedic monologue, and audition in a group led by our staff. There is no cost to participate in our productions – whether you are an actor or part of the production crew. Join our community and find out what makes the MYT program unique among Milwaukee children’s theatre.
Children’s Lit Classics
2026/27 Season
Interested in behind-the-scenes work?
Join our student production crew!
Learn set building, prop building, scenic painting, sound design, stage management, costume design and directing on live productions from our staff mentors.
For 10 and older.
School and community partnerships
SCHOOL TOURING PRODUCTIONS
We’ll come to you! A full production at your school, in-class workshops and free teacher resources. It’s a great way to introduce your students to classic literature and theatre.
THE NEW STATE
Technical training for theatre production skills in light and sound design and videography from the professionals at this Near West Side arts organization.
Celebrating 30+ years of Milwaukee children’s theatre
Milwaukee Youth Theatre has been working with and providing shows to Milwaukee area schools for over 30 years. We stage four shows per year to the general public, hosted around the city. MYT also tours our shows directly to your school, library, community center or elder-care facility.
Open acting auditions are held for students of any experience level ages 8-18. Students interested in production are welcome to receive training in their area of interest: directing, stage management, light and sound design, properties management, set design, costumes and marketing. Student participation is FREE for all four productions. See you soon!