UWGB Theatre and Dance

08/19/2026

For more information on audition expectations for THE FLYING CO**SE, visit: https://blog.uwgb.edu/theatre/audition-notice-fall-2026/

08/19/2026

Update: Please note the corrected date of auditions - Wednesday, September 9th from 5-8pm

It's that time of year! Any/all UWGB students are invited to audition for our first production, THE FLYING CO**SE by Thomas Campbell. This new play will be our *third* production in the 2026 World Premiere Wisconsin year-long festival of new works. Use the QR code to sign up for an audition time and learn more about the audition requirements.

05/29/2026

Our friends a fellow practitioners, Theatre Z, have a remarkable production going on right now. Get your tickets to their production of "anthropology" by Lauren Gunderson at the link in the post below.

Hey! Folks are loving this show - 3 more chances. Here is a view from the "booth" and what our amazing scenic/lighting/sound designer sees every night as she runs the cues. We love our April Beiswenger. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/theatrez

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! Theatre Majors Aaron Schoffelmann (Design/Tech) and Theo Forster (Performance - Summa Cum Laude)! We can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

05/15/2026

Auditions can bring on a lot of anxiety, so join us on September 3 to learn how to mitigate some of those feelings.

Auditions for our 2026-27 are open to ALL students at UW-Green Bay. We pride ourselves on being a program that embraces the University's open access mission. We hope to see you at auditions in September - more details will be shared in August.

05/08/2026

Our 2026-27 Season rollout wraps up with MOMENTUM! Under the artistic direction of Autumn Rettke, celebrate the end of the season with a production devoted entirely to dance.

April 29, 30 & May 1, 2027 in University Theatre

In addition to Autumn's choreography, MOMENTUM brings student choreographers and dancers to the stage as they explore the physicality of storytelling and the breadth of dance styles in this creative and evocative production. Any student interested in choreography should enroll in THEA 440-001 (Choreography) in the fall semester and contact Prof. Rettke for more information.

A variety of dance classes will be offered next year (Jazz, Tap, Modern, Ballet), and we welcome and encourage all levels of experience to take these courses.

MOMENTUM may be the concluding production of our faculty supported productions, but there will be other student-driven projects and additional opportunities throughout the year, so stay tuned! Audition information will also be shared soon.

We can hardly wait for next season!

05/07/2026

The third production of our 2026-27 Season is THE GIRL WHO FELL THROUGH A HOLE IN HER SWEATER by Naomi Wallace and Bruce McLeod. Directed by Dr. Thomas Campbell, this theatre-for-young-audiences play will have a public performance in University Theatre on March 5, 2027 as well as be part of The Weidner's Stage Doors Education Series on March 8 AND tour to the neighboring counties as well.

SYNOPSIS: A show for young audiences! A young girl named Noil, smart and capable, has fallen through a hole in her sweater. In order to get back home she must triumph over 3 ½ magical tasks. Even with the help of a singing narrator and a talking roach, will Noil get home in time for breakfast?

Stay tuned for our touring dates and more information.

05/06/2026

Our 2026-27 season rollout continues with our second production: MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE under the co-direction of Dr. Whitney Myers, Alan Kopischke, and Autumn Rettke.

December 10, 11, and 12 in University Theatre!

This production is the culmination of a semester-long course in Musical Theatre Performance where students take a deep-dive into voice, dance, and acting through the instruction of the directors. Any student who enrolls in THEA 283 (Special Topics) will be able to share their work with the public as part of the showcase. Enrollment is open to any UWGB student with an interest in the topic - no restrictions! Sign up for any section of THEA 283 and you're in the Showcase!

For questions, contact any of the instructors listed or you can contact UWGB Theatre and Dance chair, Dr. Thomas Campbell at [email protected].

05/05/2026

Each day this week will highlight one of our upcoming 2026-27 productions, starting with THE FLYING CO**SE by Thomas Campbell.

In addition to being the Chair of our program, Dr. Campbell is a published playwright with nearly 30 years of playwriting experience. Previously, the play had staged readings at Third Avenue PlayWorks and received a developmental workshop with Forward Theatre as part of their Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival in 2024.

SYNOPSIS: In this dark comedy, the Cawdor family unites following the death of the family’s estranged patriarch. As they prepare for the funeral, their father’s outlandish burial demands force the family to examine their father’s abuse and their respective demons, forcing them to confront the kind of family they hope to become.

THE FLYING CO**SE will run November 12-14 in University Theatre.

05/04/2026

Say hello to our 2026-27 Season! It is with great appreciation and gratitude that we wrap up '25-26 - what a great year! We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the fall and throughout next season! More information will be coming throughout the week.