Our 2014-2015 Season

Master Class  
by Terrance McNally

A co-production with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Stage Directors: Jill Anna Ponasik & James Zager

As Maria Callas teaches a master class to opera singers she reveals her own remarkable life.
Featuring: Angela Iannone as Maria Callas

August 7-24, 2014
Broadway Theatre Center
158 North Broadway, Milwaukee

Lucy  
by Kelley Rourke and John Glover

An MOT commission and world premiere
Stage Director: Erik Pearson
Music Director: John Glover


When a psychotherapist raises a chimp as his daughter, her basic nature is irremediably altered, as is his.
Featuring: Andrew Wilkowske and Redshift Ensemble

November 7-9, 2014
Tenth Street Theatre
628 North 10th Street, Milwaukee

The Mikado
by Gilbert & Sullivan

A re-imagined classic
Stage Directors: Jill Anna Ponasik & Catie O'Donnell
Music Director: Rubin Piirainen with special help from Michael Lorenz
Choreographer: James Zager


March 19-29, 2015
Next Act Theatre
255 South Water Street, Milwaukee

Thank You, Next!
by Timothy Rebers and Alicia Berneche

A concert reading of an MOT commissioned new work
Stage Director: Jill Anna Ponasik

Intimacy, pettiness, and humor erupt outside an audition room for an opera festival.

May 4-5, 2015
Carroll University Studio Theatre
238 N East Avenue, Waukesha

Fairy Queen Fantasy
by Purcell

Produced with Danceworks Performance Company and the Lynden Sculpture Garden
Choreography: Dani Kuepper
Music Direction: Jill Anna Ponasik
Text Coordination: James Zager

An outdoor extravaganza with masques and music made for an unforgettable celebration of the solstice.
Featuring: Norman Moses and Tami Workentin as Oberon & Titania

June 19-20, 2015
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee