Mayor Barrett to Present First Stage with Proclamation in Honor of 25th Anniversary, 1016

Mayor Barrett will visit First Stage (Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee) on Sunday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m.to congratulate First Stage on 25 years of transforming lives through theater with a special proclamation. Though First Stage's 25th anniversary celebration continues all season, the curtain rose on First Stage's inaugural season in October 1987.

About First Stage
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in the 2011-12 season, First Stage touches hearts, engages minds, and transforms lives by creating extraordinary theater experiences for young people and families through professional Theater Productions that inspire, enlighten, and entertain; unparalleled Theater Academy training that fosters life skills through stage skills; and dynamic Theater in Education programs that promote active learning in our schools and community. First Stage is a member of TYA/USA, the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, the Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education and Americans for the Arts, as well as Theatre Wisconsin and Milwaukee Arts Partners, and is a cornerstone member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF).