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This band of theatrical misfits led by Brian Rott, have taken over a rugged space in Brewers Hill's Fortress Building and turned it into an irreverent dramatic play land. Rott, Artistic Director of Quasimondo Milwaukee Physical Theatre, recently did the unthinkable. He tangled with the rotting corpse of Anton Chekov to produce his version of... Continue Reading →
At Bay View's Alchemist Theatre, their current production Help Wanted slickly looks at the cult of mid-20th century's corporate class and doesn't pull punches or hide the sexy back-room cogs that kept the profit machines running. Typical of Artistic Director Aaron Kopec's productions, the audience is treated to a show that transcends the stage, delivering... Continue Reading →
An intensely focused brand of chaos sort of missed the New Kids on the Block when they debuted 21 years ago, luckily creative forms aren't left solely in the clutches Artist and Repertoire directors anymore. Brian Rott is distinguishing himself quickly as a visionary expanding the limits of traditional stage-bound theatrical performance. Founder and Artistic... Continue Reading →
Before the show, the house received preface that the cast had not run a full dress rehearsal of the second act. Ut oh... The action that ensued on stage warranted the hedge, however unneeded. Delving into the original play on race, The Rep's Creative Director Mark Clements continues his reputation for fearless confrontation of theater's... Continue Reading →
Waiting for the next snow storm won't make the Spring come any quicker, I get the feeling people can sense the season coming anyway. Don't be so hard on yourself you earned it. By the end of the week, you'll be ready for a few entertainment options provided by a few of Milwaukee's brightest unsung... Continue Reading →
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