School Subscription
This unique Subscription program encourages high school students to explore how literature is brought to life on the stage and to develop critical thinking skills that foster a deeper appreciation for the arts. Students will visit the Milwaukee Rep multiple times during the school year and experience classroom workshops that explore the different aspects of a production, onstage and off, as they learn how to evaluate a performance in a theatrical review.
Education Standards
Rep Education programs are designed to engage students in meaningful experiences that explore interdisciplinary topics and concepts connected to the art seen on Milwaukee Rep stages. All programs work to develop student’s skills in three primary areas:
- Reading Comprehension (e.g. text evidence, reading enjoyment)
- Social-Emotional Learning (e.g. relationship skills, social awareness)
- Theater Participation (e.g. understanding of and involvement in the theater)
Because these three areas are based largely on English Language Arts and theater, Rep Education program objectives and curriculum are aligned to Wisconsin Academic Standards, National Arts Standards and the CASEL Social Emotional Framework. Our arts integration can be applied across grade levels and subjects, including (but not limited to):
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies (history, geography, political science and civics, behavioral sciences)
- STEM
- Early Learning
- Music
- Art and Design
The Education & Engagement team is happy to work with you to determine how our programming can best support your curriculum.
School Subscription Program Structure
The in-person School Subscription program consists of 7 in-school sessions with a Milwaukee Rep teaching artist and 5 field trips to Milwaukee Rep. Subscriptions include:
- 5 field trips to Milwaukee Rep:
- 1 Introductory Workshop with a professional Theater Critic and a Backstage Tour
- 4 Student Matinee Performances, including:
- Rep Immersion Day with behind-the-scenes demonstrations
- Post Show Q&As with an actor or creative from the production
- In-school workshops with a Teaching Artist:
- 1 Pre-Show Workshop for each show exploring context and how to evaluate different theatrical elements
- Review writing sessions with guided help on the final project
- Review Writing Contest
- For their final project, students will write a review about a production they see. One winner between all participating schools will receive a prize basket - including two complimentary tickets to a Milwaukee Rep public performance!
School Subscription Partners
School Subscription Partners for the 2026/27 school year include:
- Veritas High School
- Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
- Carmen High School Southgate
- Reagan College Prep High School
- Bay View High School
- Escuela Verde
- Greenfield High School
- Golda Meir School – Upper Campus
Please email education@milwaukeerep.com or call 414-290-5393 if you are interested in bringing this program to your classroom this school year.