Theater Forward

All About Our WI Wrights New Play Festival

An in-depth look at our biennial new play festival, Wisconsin Wrights. This unique festival features three new works by WI playwrights, showcased in professionally-produced readings and talkbacks with audiences. The 2022 WI Wrights festival runs May 18-21. 

Announcing Our 2022-23 Season

We discuss each of our four plays for 22-23, and share the process of building a complete theater season. A behind-the-scenes look from a company that produces newer work, fresh from Broadway and beyond. 

Desperately Seeking (New) Scripts

In the wake of the cancellation of the Humana Festival of New Plays, we talk about new work in theater, why it's important to us, and how we (and you) can best support it.

The Talkback Strikes Back

Make no mistake, we LOVE talkbacks. But this polarizing topic has entered the chat again, and it has theaters buzzing. We offer our take on the new (and necessary) conversation about the role and impact of postshow discussions.

Lovin’ on Stage: Our Favorite ”Love Plays”

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we share our favorite plays and theatrical experiences dealing with LOVE. From the conventional to the unconventional and classic to modern, we discuss the stories, songs, moments and relationships that inspire our theater-loving hearts. 

What the Heck is Going On?

As theatermakers, we dive into what in blazes is going on in the theater world in relation to COVID - what our fellow producers are doing, what we're talking about in our spaces, and what we anticipate in the not-too-distant future. 

The Plays That Stay, Vol. 5

It's back! Another round of stories from WI artists about the productions that changed their lives. Volume 5 features Lighting Designer Greg Hofmann, Actress Jennifer Vosters, Actress Colleen Madden, and Playwright Marie Kohler. 

”We made it” - Looking back at 2021.

It was an important year for the arts in America, and we recap our experience as both theatermakers and theatergoers - reflecting on our struggles, our successes, and when we were just plain lucky. 

Seeking Actors (With Instagram Followers)

Social media skills are vital for performers (and theaters). But what happens when an artist's fanbase becomes a measuring stick for casting? The team addresses this growing trend in show business, as part of a candid discussion about the role of social media in modern theatermaking. 

What We‘re Thankful For in 2021

It's that time of year where we reflect on where we are, how we got there, and what helped us along the way. In this episode the team discusses the things that make us feel thankful, including our return to live theater (and the audiences that followed us), the institutions that support us, and the artists that inspire us each day.