Having trouble finding words for the tedium and terror of the past year of COVID-19 pandemic? Trouble no more: Local children have done the work for you.
As part of this year s KidsWrites educational program, Skylight Music Theatre asked students in third through eighth grades to respond to the theme of Time Capsule. Through virtual workshops, Skylight teaching artists stimulated 1,650 pieces of student writing from 58 classrooms in Milwaukee Public Schools and other schools.
Skylight composers and musical theater performers have adapted some of them into an online Time Capsule show, which will be available for viewing May 3 to June 13.
The young writers took on a year that included coronavirus disruptions, the killing of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter demonstrations and counterdemonstrations, plus a contentious presidential election and its jarring aftermath. Selections of their writing that Skylight has permission to share face those subjects without blinking and
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Don’t Rána on My Parade
Outdoor Concert and Picnic in the Park to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre Saturday, May 22, 2021, 6 p.m. By Skylight Music Theatre - Apr 19th, 2021 03:01 pm
Don’t Rána on My Parade, a spring fundraiser in the park on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 6 p.m. hosted by longtime Skylight favorite
The fundraiser will be held outdoors under the trees of Catalano Square located next to the theatre in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. The event will feature a gourmet picnic dinner and a live concert with performances by Skylight artists.
Social distancing guidelines will be observed, and masks are required. For safety and ease, the gourmet picnic dinner will come with all items conveniently packaged by Movida at Hotel Madrid. Picnic attire is suggested.