At major theater companies, acting interns almost
never receive high-profile roles. If interns get onstage at all, they typically
function as servants, waiters or pieces of living, movable furniture. For
practical, hands-on, center-of-the-stage theater experiences, young actors
usually turn to smaller companies.
But the Milwaukee Rep and its artistic director,
Mark Clements, are mixing it up by working more directly with interns on the
upcoming "Rep Lab 1011." Being staged this weekend in the Rep's spacious studio
theater, "Rep Lab" is an opportunity for interns to work onstage in a full
theatrical production. Yes, the show only runs for a few performances, but it's
likely to be a truly unique experience for both the interns and a Rep audience
more accustomed to seeing regular, feature-length shows. "Rep Lab" will consist
of a series of shorts directed by Milwaukee Rep staff members, including
Clements, Sandy Ernst and Brent Hazelton. The project has been evolving over
the course of the season; its latest incarnation includes a new short drawn
from a script that was written through the cast's improvisations. This could be
one of the Rep's most progressive offerings of the season.
The MilwaukeeRep's "Rep Lab 1011" runs March
31-April 4 at the Stiemke Studio. To reserve tickets, call 414-224-9490.
Theater
Happenings
- The Skylight Opera Theatre closes its acclaimed production of Cosi fan tutte this weekend. The classic Mozart piece performed in a contemporary fashion closes Sunday, April 3, at the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre. To reserve tickets, call 414-291-7800.
- Also wrapping up this weekend is SunsetPlayhouse's production of Tuesdays With Morrie. Starring Don Devona in his second turn in the title role, this touching drama closes Sunday, April 3, at the Playhouse's Furlan Auditorium. To reserve tickets, call 262-782-4430.
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