The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has offered a highly respected internship program for over 30 years. Our program is unique in its scope and intensity. For a full season, interns become a part of the Rep company. Unlike many regional theaters in the U.S., the Rep supports a resident acting company. Through the course of the program, interns have the opportunity to work closely with these performers on a variety of productions and projects. The Rep maintains a strong relationship with many playwrights and directors. In the history of Milwaukee Rep, interns have been a part of world premieres, international and regional collaborations, and new works commissioned for our company.

Acting Internship
Acting interns work closely with Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Resident Acting Company, participating in the Equity rehearsal process as understudies and ensemble members in Rep productions. The Rep guarantees understudy roles for all acting interns during their internship. Understudies perform their roles for review for members of the company.

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Eric Bultman Eric (Acting) was most recently seen in The Rep’s production of STATE OF THE UNION. Eric Bultman is a South Carolina native and an MFA candidate at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. His roles at USC include: Malvolio (TWELFTH NIGHT); Dukes Ferdinand and Frederick (AS YOU LIKE IT); Michael (TWO ROOMS); Lloyd (NOISES OFF); Sebastian (THE TEMPEST); The Water Seller (THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN) and Louis XIV (A CABAL OF HYPOCRITES). He appeared as Gaev in the New York premiere of GRAVITY, “a lively confluence of theatre, Einstein, dance, Chekhov, science and Diaghilev in 1910 Paris,” with The Pacific Performance Project East. He also appeared as Eugene in Dael Orlandersmith’s YELLOWMAN at Trustus Theatre in Columbia. Eric is a graduate of Duke University.

Tiffany Cox Tiffany Cox (Acting) comes to The Rep from…everywhere due to her father being in the Air Force and her Trinidadian heritage.  In 2007, she graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a BFA in Musical Theatre and minors in Spanish and Dance.  Some of her favorite productions were TROJAN WOMEN, I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, PARADE, and GODSPELL, to name a few from Catawba College, CPCC in Charlotte, North Carolina and PCPA in Santa Maria, California.  She would like to send her love and thanks to her family, friends, and the one who gives her strength every day.

Andrea Dennison-Laufer Andrea Dennison-Laufer (Acting) grew up in Irvine, California and is a recent graduate of Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, where she earned a BFA in Theater with an emphasis on voice.  Some of her Cornish credits include: Lucy Lockit in THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, John Wilber, Billy Winkle and Candy Kendall in THE CIDER HOUSE RULES PART I: HERE IN ST. CLOUDS, as well as being a part of the writing and performing team responsible for THE NEW CHERRY SISTERS’ MODERN VAUDEVILLE EXTRAVAGANZA.  She is also an associate member of Backwards Ensemble Theater Company where she has performed in their original productions of NEXT TIME DON'T INVITE ME and CHILDREN OF DIVINITY.  She is honored and excited to be working with The Rep for the 2008/9 season.

Marti Gobel Marti Gobel (Acting) is thrilled to begin this relationship with Milwaukee Rep!  A recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BA in Theatre Performance, Marti will also appear in Milwaukee next season in Chamber Theater’s production of WELL (Lori/Cynthia/Mrs. Price/Herself), Renaissance Theatreworks’ production of THE PERSIANS (Atossa) and First Stage’s production of THE NEVERENDING STORY (Nighthob/Uyulala/Ygramul).  Fiercely dedicated to the craft of theatre, Marti is grateful for the many talented people who share her passion for the thrill of production.  From audience member to stage manager, from usher to director, Marti bows to you.

Samuel Hicks Samuel Hicks (Acting) grew up on the very south side of Chicago in a quiet town called Homewood.  He recently graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with a BFA in Theatre Studies.  In addition to acting, Sam directed and wrote a few plays while he was in college, one of which—PANACEA—was staged in April, 2008.  Sam also had ample opportunity to act while studying at SMU.  Acting roles include Vanek in AUDIENCE, Medvedenko in THE SEAGULL, John in OLEANNA and roles in numerous new works.  He speaks French too.  Sam is thrilled to be a part of The Rep’s 2008/9 season.

Diana Huey Diana Huey (Acting) is an honor student from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle with a BFA in Theatre with a Performing Arts/Voice emphasis. In October she had the honor of being invited to participate in the 2008 National Alliance for Musical Theater’s New Musicals Festival for THE YELLOW WOOD (Gwen) in New York. Past favorite credits include: the Northwest premiere of ZANNA DON’T (Roberta); MAME at the 5th Avenue Theatre; RODGER’S AND . . . conceived, narrated and directed by Martin Charnin; THE BEGGAR’S OPERA (Polly Peachum); LANGUAGE OF ANGELS (Celie) and NEW VOICES. She is a proud member of The Rep’s Acting Intern Company!

Joshua Innerst Josh Innerst (Acting) is a recent graduate of  Bob Jones University (BA in Performance Studies), where he appeared in roles ranging from Otto Frank in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK to Caliban in THE TEMPEST.  Much of his theatre experience has been with the University's acting company, The Classic Players, with whom Josh appeared in such roles as Hortensio in TAMING OF THE SHREW, Hotspur in HENRY IV and most recently Leonato in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.  His favorite production thus far has been a one-man adaptation of Marlowe's DOCTOR FAUSTUS, which he cut, staged and performed to a full house last year.  Josh is honored to join the Rep for the 2008/9 season and is eager to begin a career of spreading a love for quality theater and the arts.

Abigail Isaac Abigail Isaac (Directing) is proud to be part of the Artistic Intern Company at Milwaukee Rep. So far this season at The Rep she assistant directed I AM MY OWN WIFE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Abigail assisted directors at The Studio Theatre in Washington, DC, on productions including THE HISTORY BOYS and THE INTERNATIONALIST. Abigail was a directing intern at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for two seasons, assisting on four mainstage productions and directing various projects, including THE ROSALIND PROJECT. She directed TOP GIRLS and LYSISTRATA in Theatre South Carolina's Lab Theater. Abigail graduated with Honors, summa cum laude, from the University of South Carolina with degrees in theatre and economics.

Dennis Kelly Dennis Kelly (Acting) was most recently seen as the German P.O.W. in SEE HOW THEY RUN and Alejandro in the Northwest premiere of THE LABYRINTH OF DESIRE.  Favorite roles include Levene in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Estragon in WAITING FOR GODOT, Jerry in TALES OF THE LOST FORMICANS, and Skouratov/Annenkov in THE ROPE by Albert Camus.  Dennis has also appeared in THE SHAPE OF THINGS, BIG LOVE, ALICE IN BED and INTERVIEW by Jean-Claude van Itallie. While living in Washington, DC, Dennis performed with Washington Storyteller's Theatre and Jan Davis Entertainment.  He received a Master’s in Theater Arts at Portland State University.

Jordan Laroya Jordan was just seen playing the role of the Servant in The Rep’s Stiemke Theater production of MIRANDOLINA. He is an ’08 graduate from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA, where he played George in STOP KISS and Lockit in THE BEGGAR’S OPERA. He feels blessed to be working with The Rep as a member of the Artistic Intern Company and is honored to be on stage with such talented professionals.

Richelle Meiss Richelle Meiss (Acting) was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She received a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Spanish from the University of Arizona at Tucson where she played Annie Sullivan in THE MIRACLE WORKER, the Old Lady in CANDIDE and Little Sally in URINETOWN. She has also had the opportunity to study with Double Edge Theatre in Ashfield, Massachusetts, and to perform in Estes Park, Colorado. She would like to thank The Rep for such an amazing opportunity, the Intern Crew and her family.

Tina Myers Tina Myers (Directing) is a graduate of Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, with a BFA in Theater, Original Works emphasis. She is a member of Seattle's Backwards Ensemble Theater Company and will be taking a leave of absence from its New Works & Audience Development Department to join the intern ensemble at The Rep. Tina’s latest work includes directing Andre Gregory's BONE SONGS IN AUGUST, assistant directing Sheila Daniels on ACCORDING TO COYOTE at Seattle Children's Theater last May, and Assistant Directing under Robin Lynn-Smith for the 2008 Freehold Prison Project at the Washington State Department of Corrections.

Brian Rooney PRIDE AND PREJUDICE marks Brian’s third appearance at The Rep, having played Senator Lauterback in STATE OF THE UNION and Mr. Mudd in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. His internship here will satisfy the final requirements for his MFA in Acting at the University of South Carolina. Having performed in more than 100 plays, some favorites are: Prospero in THE TEMPEST and Ariel in THE PILLOWMAN (South Carolina); Macbeth in MACBETH, Trissotin in LEARNED LADIES, Timmy in TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING and Freddy in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE (Oregon); Old Tom in THE LOST COLONY (North Carolina) and 12 characters in MOMMIE QUEEREST (Los Angeles). Film and television credits include For the Boys, French Exit and General Hospital. This summer Brian will appear in RICHARD III, SCAPIN and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

James Rudy James Rudy (Acting) was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Having just graduated from Cornish College of the Arts with a BFA in Theatre, he is honored to be a part of The Rep's 2008/9 Artistic Intern Ensemble. James' recent Cornish credits include alternating roles between Peter and Jerry in THE ZOO STORY and Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. He was also honored to be a part of Honolulu's Kuma Kahua Theatre production of FANNY AND BELLE where he played Robert Louis Stevenson. In 2004, he traveled with Mid-Pacific School of the Arts and played Limaloa in KA’AO KAUAI PELE MA at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Aaron Shand Aaron Shand (Acting) hails from Tucson, Arizona, and is thrilled to be leaving the scorching heat behind to join The Rep’s 2008/9 Artistic Intern Ensemble.  Aaron recently graduated with a BFA in Acting from the University of Arizona at Tucson; some of his favorite roles there include James Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER, Bo in BUS STOP and Tybalt in ROMEO AND JULIET.  Aaron also starred in April’s Last, a short, 35mm film shot near the U of A and funded by Kodak.  Aaron would like to thank The Rep for this amazing opportunity and, as always, his family for their unconditional support.

Cassandra Stokes-Wylie Cassandra Stokes-Wylie (Acting) was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is thrilled to be a part of the 2008/9 Artistic Intern Ensemble.  She has a BFA from the University of Utah’s Actor Training Program.  Favorite credits include Mrs. Saunders, Ellen and Victoria from CLOUD NINE, Evelyn in THE SHAPE OF THINGS, Dromio of Ephesus in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, Masha in THE THREE SISTERS and Genevra in BRIGHT IDEAS.  She recently participated in the 48 Hour Film Project in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She also lived in Los Angeles where she studied with Steppenwolf West and the Stella Adler Academy.  She is greatly appreciative of the opportunity to work at The Rep and looks forward to the coming season.

Heidi Wermuth Heidi Wermuth (Acting) is from Dallas-Fort Worth, where she began her career as a freelance actor, commercialindustrial singer and a resident company member of Casa Manana Theatre. Since being with The Rep, she has been seen in STATE OF THE UNION and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Highlights of her career include the White Witch in NARNIA, Poopay in COMMUNICATING DOORS and Helena in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for the Bristol Old Vic Theatre (United Kingdom). Heidi is a classical trumpeter and a certified stage combatant and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England.