Stages may be dark, but Milwaukee Rep continues to create world-class online theater experiences including exclusive performances by Rep favorite artists, original short plays, wellness videos, discussions and more. Here a few highlights from the "Our Home To Your Home" series launched in late March 2020.
In the Heights Music Video by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
The cast of Milwaukee Rep's 2018 production of "In the Heights" sings the show's finale in this special music video recorded from locations across the nation. Video premiered April 23, 2020.
Jessie Hooker-Bailey & Gilbert Bailey II by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Rep favorites and real life couple Jessie Hooker-Bailey and Gilbert L. Bailey II sing 'What About Love?' from "The Color Purple." Video premiered April 13, 2020.
Tags by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Jay O. Sanders, who regularly works in TV, film and theater - most recently on Broadway in "Girl From the North Country," performs the monologue “Tags” written by Rajiv Joseph (Guards at the Taj) and directed by May Adrales. Video premiered July 15, 2020.
Alexis J Roston by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Alexis J Roston ("Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" and "The Color Purple") sings 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life.' Video released on July 9, 2020.
What's the Tea? with Ayad Akhtar by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
What's the Tea? hosted by Artistic Director Mark Clements featuring Ayad Akhtar - a Milwaukee native, playwright ("Disgraced," "Junk") and Pulitzer Prize winner. Video premiered April 7, 2020.
PlayOn: Romeo and Juliet by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
N’Jameh Camara (“Junk”) performs a Mercutio monologue from Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet,” directed by Dawn Monique Williams for the PlayOn series. Video released July 9, 2020.
Nicholas Rodriguez by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Nicholas Rodriguez who played Sky Masterson in “Guys and Dolls" (2017) sings “Brave." Video premiered May 14, 2020.
Middleton by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Playwright Lloyd Suh's (The Chinese Lady) original monologue "Middleton" - a tribute to Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton - performed by Lillian Castillo (In the Heights, The Nerd). Video premiered April 26, 2020.
Behind-The-Scenes: Props by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Enjoy the Prop Fish Story with Properties Director Jim Guy in the Behind-The-Scenes series. Video released July 2, 2020.
Christina Acosta Robinson by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Christina Acosta Robinson who played Shug Avery in “The Color Purple" (2014) sings “The Day I Stop Loving You." Video premiered June 8, 2020.
Unknown Hero by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Playwright Rick Cleveland ("Five Presidents") wrote the original monologue "Unknown Hero" performed by Maulik Pancholy known for his roles on TV's “30 Rock” and “Weeds." Video premiered April 19, 2020
Wellness Wednesday: Ambrose Wilson-Brown by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Ambrose Wilson-Brown (Mental Performance Coach at MISPIBO Fitness and Director of SKY Schools) shares breathing exercises to help cope with challenging times. Video premiered June 10, 2020.
What's the Tea? with Rob McClure by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
What's the Tea? hosted by Artistic Director Mark Clements featuring Tony nominated actor Rob McClure - most recently seen in the title role of "Mrs. Doubtfire" on Broadway. Video premiered April 28, 2020
The Photograph by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee playwright and theater artist Marie Kohler performs her original monologue “The Photograph.” Video premiered April 15, 2020.
Michael Doherty & Alex Keiper by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Rep favorites and real life couple Michael Doherty & Alex Keiper perform The Beatles “I Want To Hold Your Hand!" Michael and Alex were most recently seen in “The Nerd." Video premiered April 27, 2020.
Luca in the Park by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith (American Song) wrote the original monologue "Luca in the Park" - performed by Reese Parish (West Side Story, Lost Girl, Everybody). Video premiered May 27, 2020.
Reprise: Lili Thomas by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee Repertory Theater
Lili Thomas ("Blues in the Night," "Cabaret") performs this 'Reprise' event featuring scenes and songs from "We're Gonna Die" by Young Jean Lee.
Video premiered May 22, 2020
View more Our Home to Your Home videos here:
https://www.milwaukeerep.com/shows-and-events/at-home/
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