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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Zoë Cohen Zoë Cohen (Literary), a Milwaukee native, is tremendously excited to be The Rep’s newest literary intern! Zoë graduated in May from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving a BA in Gender and Women’s Studies with a focus in Theatre and Drama, and a certificate in LGBT Studies. Last spring she served as the dramaturg for the successful MFA dissertation project, One Man’s Journey: A Search for Revelation. Zoë would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, and Milwaukee Rep for allowing her this incredible opportunity to continue her education not in the classroom, but in the theatre.

Michael Cotey Michael Cotey (Acting/Arts Administration) is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside many artists he admires and respects as part of the Artistic Internship Program at Milwaukee Rep. He earned his BFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has appeared locally with First Stage Children’s Theater, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Bunny Gumbo, In Tandem Theatre and at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Michael is also the Founding Artistic Director of Youngblood Theatre Company, one of Milwaukee’s newest theatre companies committed to supporting emerging artists. In addition to his acting internship, Michael will serve as the Arts Administration Intern for the 09/10 season. www.MichaelCotey.com

Jesse Dornan Jesse Dornan (Acting) is ecstatic to be part of Milwaukee Rep and working with such a strong family. He has been on tour for the last four months with American Family Theatre and looks forward to finally putting down some roots. Training: Actor Training Program at the University of Utah and the American Conservatory Theatre Summer Training Congress in San Francisco. Favorite past productions include: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (directed by Paul Barnes), THE WINTER’S TALE (directed by Michael Barakiva), and HAPPY END (directed by Sarah Shippobotham). His heart goes out to my mom, grams, gramps, dad and Marilou. Thank you for being there.

Jeffrey Frieders Jeff Frieders (Acting) is grateful to be a part of the Artistic Internship Program at Milwaukee Rep. He is a 2009 graduate from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, where he developed and produced a one man show, MAGICAL THINKING, which will be touring in San Francisco, FringeNYC and CAFF 2010. He has recently appeared as Ferdinand in THE TEMPEST with Seattle Shakespeare Company. Jeff also collaborated with Seattle’s Book-It Repertory Theater on their operetta adaptation of Antoine De Saint Exupery’s NIGHT FLIGHT. Favorite roles at Cornish include Forrest/Headmistress/The Black Tulip in GIRL GONE and Joe in BALM IN GILEAD.

Rob Glidden Rob Glidden (Acting) originally hails from Maryland and recently graduated from the University of Georgia with an MFA in Acting. Favorite UGA roles include Michal in THE PILLOWMAN, Theo in THE UNDERPANDS and Cladwell in URINETOWN. While there, he also taught acting and wrote and performed his one-man show, THE WAY IT’S GOT TO BE. Prior to grad school, Rob worked professionally as an actor in the Tampa Bay area for many years, while also working his “day job” as a police officer. Look for him in the recent Tyler Perry film, Madea Goes to Jail. Rob is honored to have this opportunity with The Rep.

Xzavien Hollins Xzavien Hollins (Acting) proudly represents the southwest Houston area and is humbled to be a part of The Rep’s Artistic Internship Program. He is currently pursuing a BFA at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and has been in a wide range of shows, including: THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, THE PIANO LESSON, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH and PURGATORIO. He would like to thank anyone who’s ever given him a ride anywhere because without you, it would have taken him much longer. Being very dedicated to his craft and to the creation of an extensive career, Xzavien thanks The Rep for this fantastic opportunity.

Amy Malcom Amy Malcom (Acting) is delighted to be joining The Rep for the first time! Recent credits include: LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST (Milwaukee Shakespeare), MACBETH (First Folio Theatre), THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES (Morraine Valley Youth Center), KING LEAR (Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival) and CYMBELINE (Great River Shakespeare Festival’s apprentice production). Amy has been an apprentice at Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minnesota, and an intern at Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival in Iowa City, Iowa, and First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook, Illinois. She is also looking forward to touring across the country with Missoula Children’s Theatre in January as an actor and director. Amy graduated from University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2008 with a BA in Acting.

Cathlyn Melvin Cathlyn Melvin (Acting) is delighted to be making her Milwaukee Rep debut!  A recent graduate of UW-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Cathlyn's favorite Parkside credits include: Nina in THE SEAGULL, Louise in THE IMAGINARY INVALID, Mairead in THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE (staged reading), and L'il Bit in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE (staged reading).  Other credits include: SUMMER DAYS (Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival), A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and A CHORUS LINE (UW-Sheboygan), THE CRUCIBLE (Sheboygan Theatre Company), ART OF MURDER, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN and WISE WOMEN (Red Barn Summer Theater), and TWELFTH NIGHT (Milwaukee Shakespeare).

Adam C. Meredith Adam Meredith (Acting) has worked for the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Colorado Shakespeare Theatre. Adam is honored and excited to spend the 2009/2010 season with The Rep as the final component of his MFA training with Ohio University. Ohio University performances include Uncle John in THE GRAPES OF WRATH, Nick in WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, Villiars in COMPLETE FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY, and Warden in SOUTHBRIDGE. The past few years in his native California, he has worked with The Woodward Shakespeare Festival appearing as Hamlet in HAMLET, Romeo in ROMEO AND JULIET, Borachio in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and the 2nd Witch in MACBETH. Other favorite performances include Adam in THE SHAPE OF THINGS and Lenny in MARISOL with Epic Theatre Company, and Valentine in ARCADIA and McMurphy in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST with Artists Repertory Theatre of California. Adam received a BFA from Roosevelt University in Chicago where he appeared as Mercutio in ROMEY AND JULIET, Ligurio in THE MANDRAKE and Hal in PICNIC.

Mariel Neto Mariel Neto (Acting) is very excited to be working with The Rep as a part of its 2009/10 Artistic Intern Ensemble. A native of the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, Mariel recently graduated with a BFA in Acting from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, where she made her directing debut with a provocative production of Heiner Muller’s HAMLETMACHINE. Her most acting recent roles at Cornish included Dienira in WOMEN OF TRACHIS, Prospero in THE TEMPEST and Babe in BALM IN GILEAD. She has also appeared in performances at On The Boards, California Shakespeare Company, Stone Soup Theater, Diablo Light Opera Company and Backwards Ensemble Theater Company. Mariel would like to thank her friends, family and all patrons of the arts for their continuous support.

Annie Rubino Annie Rubino (Acting) recently graduated with her MFA in Acting from The University of Houston PTTP, where she worked with Jack Young, Kim Weild, and J. Ed Araiza (SITI Company), as well as SAFD Fight Master Brian Byrnes. Before UH, Annie lived and worked in Chicago, training and performing at The Second City Chicago, as well as acting with theaters including Oak Park Festival Theatre, Noble Fool Theatricals and The Mill. In summer 2008, Annie trained with the SITI Company at their Skidmore College summer intensive. Favorite roles include Jean Brodie in THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, Ann Deaver in ALL MY SONS, Helena in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, and Bob’s Mom in bobrauschenbergamerica. Future plans include a move to NYC, as well as the purchase of a very warm coat. www.annierubino.com

Dylan Saunders Dylan Saunders (Acting) originally from San Francisco, has worked with American Conservatory Theatre, the Apostrof Theatre Festival of Prague and the National Theatre of London. Dylan recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Acting, where credits included: AS YOU LIKE IT, THE GOAT; OR, WHO IS SYLVIA, J.B., MNEMONIC, THE BURIAL AT THEBES, LORCA IN A GREEN DRESS and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, directed by Timothy Douglas. He is honored to join Milwaukee Rep for the 2009-2010 season.

Dylan K. Sladky Dylan Sladky (Directing) is thrilled to be part of this season’s Artistic Intern Ensemble. He is a 2009 graduate of Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, receiving a BFA in Theater with an emphasis in Original Works. Dylan recently finished a six month internship at the Tony Award-winning Intiman Theatre in Seattle, serving as a Casting Assistant to Associate Director Sheila Daniels. At Cornish, he directed Tennessee Williams' THIS PROPERTY IS CONDEMNED, Assistant Directed Kathleen Collins’ production of THE PAJAMA GAME and also directed the staged reading of ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA as part of Cornish’s Readers Theatre Series.

Aaron Verbrigghe Aaron Verbrigghe (Acting) is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Theater Arts program.  Previous roles include Oliver Hix/Quartet in THE MUSIC MAN, Owen Musser in THE FOREIGNER, Seyton/Porter in MACBETH, Ernst Ludwig in CABARET and Patrick O'Reilly in MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940.  He also recently played the role of Tommy in Mary Sweeny's new film, Baraboo.  This is Aaron's first time working with the Milwaukee Rep.

Laura Webb Laura Webb (Directing) graduated from Southern Utah University, and comes to Milwaukee Repertory Theater after working with Arizona Theatre Company as the Artistic Intern and Assistant Directing, as well as teaching high school kids for ATC's Summer On Stage program. She has worked with directors such as David Ira Goldstein, Timothy Near and Jon Jory. Laura has also worked alongside artists at the Utah Shakespearean Festival and was involved with the 2009 Directors Lab West in Pasadena, California. Her favorite works include her production of CRIMES OF THE HEART and the workshops she teaches to the future generations of theater practitioners. Laura dedicates her time and energy to art of the stage and enjoys being mentored by those she works with.

Olivia Williamson Olivia Williamson (Acting) graduated this May with a BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. AT SMU, some of her credits include Ms. Cheveley in AN IDEAL HUSBAND and Belisa in LA DISCRETA ENAMORADA, and has had two of her own short plays and two full-length solo performance pieces produced. She spent last summer in Ithaca, New York, as an acting apprentice at Hangar Theatre and enjoyed playing the Diva in REELING and The Official in THE POSSIBILITIES. She has an amazing, wonderful, crazy family and loves them with all her heart. Olivia is thrilled to be spending the 2009/2010 season as an Acting Intern at Milwaukee Rep.

Joetta Wright Joetta Wright (Acting) has recently received her BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, and feels very fortunate to be joining the 2009/2010 Artistic Internship Ensemble at Milwaukee Rep. Her recent credits include Belize in ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA (staged reading), Kanika in PERMANENT COLLECTION (staged reading), Mrs. Dickson in INTIMATE APPAREL, Ariel in THE TEMPEST and Carlo in BALM AND GILEAD. She has also performed in various roles at The Langston Hughes Center in Washington and The Children’s Theatre in Minnesota. Her television experience includes Reporter on KARE11’s Whatever show in Minnesota.