Recognized as a national leader in the Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) field, First Stage is a driving force behind the creation of the best and most innovative plays for family audiences, theater training programs for young people, and education initiatives for our schools and our community. Since 1987, First Stage has presented more than 200 professional theater productions chosen for their artistic excellence, social significance, educational content, and the potential to spark conversations at home and in the classroom. As one of the few TYA theaters in the nation committed to age-appropriate casting, First Stage creates and commissions new works that demonstrate an inherent respect for the thoughts and ideas of young people. Throughout our history, First Stage has presented more than 60 world premiere productions that address important subject matters relevant to today’s youth, utilize celebrated literary works, and feature local themes and stories as inspiration.

First Stage’s achievements onstage are paralleled by our nationally acclaimed Theater Academy classes and in-school Theater in Education programs. Through our commitment to the education and personal development of youth, First Stage teaches literacy skills, improves Emotional Intelligence, and instills 21st century workforce skills while nurturing each young person’s unique creativity and self-expression. By participating in our programs, today’s students are prepared with the personal and professional skills necessary to achieve success in school, establish fulfilling careers as adults, and help our community continue to grow as a dynamic business and cultural center.  


Performing Arts

First Stage

First Stage's headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shantanu S.

Brian Heggeland

Andrea Lara

Ash Friedenberg

Christopher Orth

Elizabeth Anderson

J.t. Backes

Matt Daniels

Caitlyn Nettesheim

Clare Kuhnen

Lead Carpenter

Abi Michalski

Aidan Black

Alexander Hamilton

Andrea Klohn

Annabelle Leibering

Anna Janicek

Brinn Hill

Cynthia Nord

Deck Carpenter

Jenny Thurnau

Jim Wnuczek

Josh Schmidt

Josie Van Slyke

Kate Schmitt

Kathryn Mooers

Kathy Doroteo - Tadych

Kelly L. Schwartz

Kerri Warner

Krista Laszewski

Leah Dueno

Louisa Schmidt

Lyndsey Kuhlmann

Maddy Corson

Marion Frank

Matt Whitmore

Michelle Verbos

Natasha Cox

Nikki Kulas

Olivia Bastien

Rachael Sieminski

Rafael Vasquez

Samantha Montgomery

Shea Hittman

Silver Anderson

Steve Siegel

Thomas Bastardo

Zoe Osk

Jeff Frank

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Abi Michalski

Andrea Klohn

Brinn Hill

Caitlyn Nettesheim

Christopher Orth

Elizabeth Anderson

Jim Wnuczek

Kate Schmitt

Kerri Warner

Leah Dueno

Nikki Kulas

Samantha Montgomery

Steve Siegel

Zoe Osk

Jeff Frank

Jason Fassl

James Fletcher

Madeline Corson

Marvette Knight

Becky Cofta

Niffer Clarke

Greg Kaye

Shantanu S.

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