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September 19, 2007

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
AT THE REP

TEN CHIMNEYS & THE MILWAUKEE REP TEAM FOR FALL PLAY READINGS –
Monday, September 24th – 7:00 pm
This fall, Ten Chimneys Foundation launches a fourth season of PLAY READINGS AT TEN CHIMNEYS, its highly-acclaimed collaboration with Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Artistic Internship Program. In the tradition of the bygone “Golden Age of Radio,” this engaging series allows audiences to see and hear the next generation of professional actors recreate the plays related to the “Golden Couple of Broadway,” Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, at the estate that hosted the most talented theatrical and literary names of the Lunts’ era: Laurence Olivier, Alexander Woollcott, and Noël Coward, to name but a few. The Lunts also welcomed young actors who were given the rare opportunity to learn their craft from the couple widely considered the greatest acting team in the history of American theater.

On Monday, September 24th at 7:00 pm, a new class of Interns will present THE COUNTRY COUSIN, by Booth Tarkington. This hit comedy from 1917, follows the moral transformation of a young high-society philanderer, played by the then unknown Alfred Lunt. The 24-year-old Alfred so impressed Mr. Tarkington that he wrote his next play CLARENCE specifically for Alfred, launching him into true stardom.

PLAY READINGS AT TEN CHIMNEYS are presented at the Lunt-Fontanne Program Center in Genesee Depot, WI. Admission is $12 in advance, or $15 at the door. Calls to reserve space are requested at 262-968-4110.

FREE NIGHT OF THEATER
Free Night of Theater is Theatre Communications Group’s (TCG) exciting national audience development program designed to attract new audiences to America’s not-for-profit theaters. Since the pilot program which debuted in three cities in 2005, Free Night has expanded to over 50 cities from coast to coast. As the Free Night program rolls out over an ever expanding national stage, TCG is thrilled to offer this unique opportunity to provide access to thousands of new audience members to experience the joy of live theater for the first time!

The 2007 campaign debuts on October 18, 2007 and is being produced in Atlanta, Austin, Boise, Cincinnati, Cleveland, the state of Connecticut, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Lexington, Los Angeles, the state of New Jersey, the state of North Carolina, Oregon (in Ashland and Eugene), Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle/Greater Puget Sound, South Carolina/Charleston, states represented by Southeastern Theatre Conference (Alabama, Louisiana and Florida), Washington D.C. and the state of Wisconsin.

To learn more about the 2007 program, including details on participating theaters in Wisconsin and around the country and performances available, please check out the Find a Show and Locations pages at freenightoftheater.net.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Free Night of Theater Performances include: DOUBT at 7:30 pm – Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Thursday, October 18, 2007; LIFE COULD BE A DREAM at 7:30 pm – Stackner Cabaret, Thursday, October 18, 2007; SEASCAPE at 7:00 pm – Stiemke Theater, Sunday, October 14, 2007. Ticket Reservations will be available as of noon on October 3, 2007, C.S.T and can be done by going to freenightoftheater.net.

THEATER THURSDAYS
Our Theater Thursdays events are perfect for Milwaukee’s fun on-the-go professionals, their co-workers, friends (single or attached), and others who like to gather around a drink and see great theater. Theater Thursdays feature a pre-show reception beginning at 5:45 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres from area downtown restaurants, a pre-show talk and full cash bar for an additional $24 fee for the six receptions.

Theater Thursday events begin at 5:45 and are held on the second Thursday of each Quadracci Powerhouse production. The remaining Theater Thursday schedule for The Rep’s 2007/08 season is: Thursday, October 25, December 13, February 7, March 20 and May 1. Area restaurants that will be providing hors d’oeuvres this season are: The Capitol Grille, Vecchio Bar & Grill, Kil@wat and Yaffas.

This is a subscription-only event, but a limited number of additional guests can attend, based on availability. Cost for the event is $5.00 per person at the door. (Patrons must purchase theater tickets separately.) For more information on Theater Thursdays or to register, please contact Kristy Studinski at kstudinski@milwaukeerep.com or 414-290-0710 or Christina DeCheck at 
cdecheck@milwaukeerep.com.

FAMILY SUNDAY MATINEE SERIES
You and your children can have a great time at The Rep! While you enjoy the play, your 5 to 12-year-old children can participate in fun, educational theater activities – at no additional cost! Your 5 to 7-year-olds will enjoy dramatic activities, while a separate class for 8 to 12 year-olds will offer more advanced theater games and explorations. Each class level is designed to accommodate a maximum of 30 students, so make your reservations for this totally unique “play” time now by calling 414-224-9490. The schedule for this year’s Family Sunday Matinee Series is: Sunday, September 30, November 11, December 30, February 24, April 6 and May 18.

TALKBACKS
Talkbacks (post-show discussions) for CYRANO follow the Thursday evening performances on September 13, 20, 27 and October 4. Talkbacks for SEASCAPE follow the Wednesday evening performances on September 19, 26, October 3 and October 10. Talkbacks for DOUBT follow the Friday evening performances on October 26, November 2, 9 and 16. For talkback schedules for the rest of the 2007/08 season, please contact the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490, refer to Prologue, The Rep’s subscriber news magazine, The Rep’s Patron Guide or visit our website at: milwaukeerep.com.

THE REP IN DEPTH
Join us for The Rep In Depth, a lively, informative half-hour talk which starts 45 minutes before every performance in the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater and Stiemke Theater. It’s free and you can drop in any time during the course of the talk. This popular series is sure to enhance your theatergoing experience with background information about the play you are about to see. Come and join all the other audience members who enjoy this free educational event! The Rep in Depth for CYRANO will be led by Rep Resident Acting Company Member Torrey Hanson and for SEASCAPE by Rep Literary Director Kristin Crouch.

To learn about Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2007/08 season, please visit us at: milwaukeerep.com
                      
TICKETS/INFORMATION: 414-224-9490 or buy tickets online at milwaukeerep.com

TICKET OFFICE LOCATION: 108 East Wells Street in Milwaukee’s Downtown Theater District

TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Mon –  Fri, 12 pm - 6 pm on phones, 12 pm – curtain for window
Sat/Sun 12 pm – 6 pm on phones, 12 pm – curtain for window

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Milwaukee Repertory Theater is a nationally recognized theater company that presents a critically-acclaimed selection of compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary works and lively Cabaret shows on three stages from September through May. The Rep also produces an annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The Rep’s home, the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex, accommodates the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater and the Stackner Cabaret. The Rep is also “home” to a Resident Acting Company of 13 actors who perform with The Rep throughout the season.

The Rep is proud to be a member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), which provides major annual financial support. The Rep is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a management association of some of the nation’s largest non-profit professional theaters that collectively bargains with the unions that represent the actors, directors and designers that work at The Rep; a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the nonprofit professional theater; and a member of Theatre Wisconsin, the statewide association of non-profit professional theaters. This theater operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The set, costume and lighting designers are members of United Scenic Artists, a national labor union. This theater is an equal opportunity employer. Except in plays where race itself is an issue, casting is decided based on ability, not race.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E Wells St Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ticket Office: 414-224-9490 Ticket Office Fax: 225-5490
Administrative: 414-224-1761 Fax: 414-224-9097

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