Touring theatre program
We bring live theatre to your school or organization! Let MYT introduce your community to the art of theatre through age-appropriate, entertaining and exciting productions.
No stage? No problem!
MYT will be producing four touring shows for the 2024-2025 season:
- The Witches. A child and their grandmother take a vacation to a wonderful seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world’s Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow crones from around the globe to carry out her nefarious plans.
- Dates: November 4-8
- Recommended grades: 1st – 6th
- Joan. Based on the story of Joan of Arc. A group of D&D players have to welcome a new player to their group. The dice will decide the fate of the group’s journey.
- Dates: December 17-20
- Recommended grades: 6th – 10th
- Go, Dog. Go! PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in a colorful play filled with exploration.
- Dates: May 26-31st
- Recommended grades: K4 – 5th
General information for all shows
- Cost: $500 per show or $700 for two shows back-to-back at the same location
- Audience: Maximum audience size is 200
- Reduced Fees: Organizations in need may be granted special fees. Please contact us for more information
- Length: Programs are approximately 60-70 minutes and include a 10-minute, guided question and answer session after the show
- Cast and Crew: Our cast and crew is made up of Milwaukee students ranging in age from 10-18
We can use most any space and will bring everything with us! Our actors and volunteers handle the set up (30-60 minutes) and load out (30-60 minutes) of our sets, props and a/v equipment. An average weekday consists of performing at one organization in the morning and another organization in the afternoon. Preference is given to organizations who register for two shows on the same day. Please note that the tours have requirements in terms of space and minimum audience size that we would be happy to talk with you about when you request a booking.
Workshops
We also offer workshops based on our touring shows for an additional fee of $50 per workshop. Each workshop is 1 hour and led by an MYT staff member.
Study guides
Our touring shows have accompanying in-depth study guides at no additional cost. The guides offer suggestions for activities and discussions that meet classroom learning goals.
Our materials can cover:
- Historical background of show topics and settings
- Discussion questions for classrooms or small groups
- Fun pre- and post- show activities, games or crafts
Here is a sample teacher’s guide from a recent production:
Book a show
Our student actors will bring to life an experience for each child to stretch the mind, inspire the heart and promote education. For more questions about our community shows, contact our Education Coordinator at elisabeth@milwaukeeyouththeatre.org.
Most of our students have had very limited experiences with performing arts. Seeing performances done by the Milwaukee Youth Theatre children has been a catalyst to getting my students reading outside their comfort zones.
– MPS Teacher