Dan Katula

BWW Review: First Stage Offers Persistence in Tough and Tenderhearted MOCKINGBIRD

First Stage invites a recent Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts production to Milwaukee for a Midwest premiere: Mockingbird (mok'ing burd). The National Book Award WinnerYoung Adult novel by Katherine Ersking and adapted by Julie Jensen presents the story of Caitlin-a 12 year old challenged by autism. To add to the young girl's life, Caitlin recently lost her brother Devin. This leaves only her father and she to deal with their grief and moving forward in the compelling and poignant production. 

BWW Reviews: First Stage LUCHADORA! Wrestles with Human Super Heroes to Win Fans

First Stage's World Premiere LUCHADORA! introduces the world of lucha Libre, or Mexican sport wrestling, to Milwaukee this spring in an exciting play were the thumps and bumps against the ring ropes thrill the audience. Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios relates a multi-layered story based on the cultural heritage and legacy of the Mexican phenomena lucha Libre where the wrestlers behind individually created face masks and costumes become human super heroes for legions of fans.

MCT Presents Reading of THE BOY INSIDE, 10/13

True to its mission of nurturing local theatre artists, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of THE BOY INSIDE, by Wisconsin playwright Richard Kalinoski on Oct. 13. Leda Hoffmann directs a cast of nine Milwaukee favorites including Doug Clemons, Di'Monte Henning, Carrie Hitchcock, Karl Iglesias, Dan Katula, Ryan Schabach, Deborah Staples, Noah Totzke and Tami Workentin.

Neil Haven's Puppet Murder Mystery WHO KILLED SANTA? Plays Arcade Theatre, Now thru 1/12

?Who Killed Santa? will run today, January 2-12, 2014 at The Arcade Theatre in the Underground Collaborative (Grand Avenue Mall, Lower Level, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203.) The show features actors Bo Johnson, Rick Pendzich, Amy Geyser, Liz Shipe, Nate Press, and Brittany McDonald. Puppets created by Dan Katula, costumes by Amanda Schlicher, written and directed by Neil Haven. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved online at whokilledsanta.com. The website also features a video preview and performance calendar. Who Killed Santa? contains adult language and content and is suitable for audiences sixteen and older.

Neil Haven's Puppet Murder Mystery WHO KILLED SANTA? Plays Arcade Theatre, 1/2-12

?Who Killed Santa? will run January 2-12, 2014 at The Arcade Theatre in the Underground Collaborative (Grand Avenue Mall, Lower Level, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203.) The show features actors Bo Johnson, Rick Pendzich, Amy Geyser, Liz Shipe, Nate Press, and Brittany McDonald. Puppets created by Dan Katula, costumes by Amanda Schlicher, written and directed by Neil Haven. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved online at whokilledsanta.com. The website also features a video preview and performance calendar. Who Killed Santa? contains adult language and content and is suitable for audiences sixteen and older.

Photo Flash: First Look - MCT's THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE, Now Playing Through 12/15

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the Milwaukee premiere of THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE by Wendy MacLeod, November 20 - December 15, 2013. Michael Cotey makes his MCT main stage directing debut with this "BROmantic" comedy featuring Dan Katula and Ryan Schabach. THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Check out a first look below!

Milwaukee Playwright Neil Haven's COME BACK Gets Reading at Arcade Theatre, 5/4-5

Come Back, a comedy about death, by Milwaukee playwright Neil Haven, will have a unique two-show staged reading tonight, May 4th at 8pm and Sunday May 5th at 2pm at the Arcade Theatre in the Underground Collaborative at the Grand Avenue Mall.

Milwaukee Playwright Neil Haven's COME BACK Gets Reading at Arcade Theatre, 5/4-5

Come Back, a comedy about death, by Milwaukee playwright Neil Haven, will have a unique two-show staged reading Saturday May 4th at 8pm and Sunday May 5th at 2pm at the Arcade Theatre in the Underground Collaborative at the Grand Avenue Mall.

Carte Blanche Studios Presents WHO KILLED SANTA?, Now thru 12/30

A Milwaukee favorite in 2008, 2009, and 2011 Who Killed Santa? by local playwright Neil Haven will be produced again December 2012 in Milwaukee. Who Killed Santa? will run tonight, December 14th - 30th at Carte Blanche Studios in Milwaukee (1024 S 5th St Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204.) The show features actors Bo Johnson, Rick Pendzich, Amy Geyser, Liz Shipe, and Nate Press, Brittany McDonald, also puppets created by Dan Katula, costumes by Amanda Schlicher, written and directed by Neil Haven.

Carte Blanche Studios Presents WHO KILLED SANTA?, 12/14-30

A Milwaukee favorite in 2008, 2009, and 2011 Who Killed Santa? by local playwright Neil Haven will be produced again December 2012 in Milwaukee. Who Killed Santa? will run December 14th - 30th at Carte Blanche Studios in Milwaukee (1024 S 5th St Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204.) The show features actors Bo Johnson, Rick Pendzich, Amy Geyser, Liz Shipe, and Nate Press, Brittany McDonald, also puppets created by Dan Katula, costumes by Amanda Schlicher, written and directed by Neil Haven.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Present BUS STOP, 4/12-4/29

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the classic romantic comedy BUS STOP by William Inge, April 12-29, 2012. The production will be a collaborative venture with the University of Wisconsin - Parkside (UWP) theatre department with at least 25 students and faculty serving as actors, designers and production personnel. BUS STOP performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.