What The Lock?

01/20/2026

Hey escape family!

We know some of you are awesome on the stage (after all, we’ve seen you in both starring roles AND comedic performances 😉).

Head on over to the Mikadow Theatre to get your chance at this amazing role!

🎭🐾 CASTING UPDATE – ROLE AVAILABLE! 🐾🎭

Due to a last-minute drop out, The Mikadow Theatre is seeking an actor to fill a supporting role in our upcoming live stage production:

🎭 Spooky Dog & the Teen-Age Gang Mysteries: Nowhere to Hide
A fast-paced, irreverent, legally-distinct parody packed with mystery, comedy, and meddling teens.

🎭 ROLE AVAILABLE

Annegret
• Female, 18+
• Supporting role
• Strong character presence, comedic instincts a plus
• Rehearsals already in progress — ability to jump in quickly required

📅 SHOW DATES:
March 19, 20, 21 & 27, 28, 29

📍 Location:
Mikadow Theatre
1118 Washington Street
Manitowoc, WI

🎟️ Interested or know someone perfect for this role?
Message us directly or sign up via 👉 https://www.mikadow.com/spookydog

Join the mystery, bring the chaos, and help us bring this show to life!

01/06/2026

Time for your daily vote!

She’s sitting at #2. Will you help bring her to the 1 spot?

Adventurous and energetic who loves engaging in human life, don’t tell her she’s no lap dog, cause she’s sure to give dog hair and kisses!

01/06/2026

Hi Escape Family!

You already know we here at What The Lock? have such a love for our animals. 🐕

Well, Clover is in the running for America’s Favorite Pet! We could win $10,000 and a feature in Modern Dog and Cat magazine if she takes home the prize.

We adopted Clover a year ago after she had been returned to the adoption center multiple times for being high energy. At 2 years old, she was being sedated for anxiety and kept in a kennel. In the time she has been with us, she is no longer on medication, has turned 3, and is putting her energy towards training and a loving use.

Every 24 hours, you can cast a vote; votes are free. If you choose to donate, she would get more votes, and all proceeds would benefit Paws.org, an organization providing homes to animals whether to live with their furever families or back to nature and wildlife habitats. You can learn more about them here:
https://www.paws.org/about/

So, will you help? Will you vote for her each day so she can move on? The first round goes until January 15. Set your alarm and take a couple of minutes to click her name each morning?

Thank you, we always know we can count on you.

Adventurous and energetic who loves engaging in human life, don’t tell her she’s no lap dog, cause she’s sure to give dog hair and kisses!

01/04/2026

🎤 CALLING ALL QUICK THINKERS, BIG PERSONALITIES & CURTAIN-CALL CREATIVES! 🎭

The Mikadow Theatre is launching a brand-new IMPROV COMEDY GROUP, and we want you to help build it from the ground up.

No scripts.
No memorization.
Just laughs, teamwork, and spontaneous chaos.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a theatre nerd who’s always wanted to try improv, or someone who just likes to be funny in public, this is your chance!

✨ What we’re looking for:

• Adults (18+)
• No improv experience required
• Willingness to play, listen, and commit
• Interest in performing live shows at Mikadow

🎭 The goal:
Build a recurring improv troupe with regular rehearsals and live audience shows right here at Mikadow.

📩 Interested?
Sign Up on our website!
https://www.mikadow.com/improv

Let’s make Manitowoc laugh—one bad idea at a time. 😈🎭

01/01/2026

12/19/2025

🎭🔥 LAST WEEKEND to See Brent Holland’s A Krampus Carol! 🔥🎭

If you haven’t experienced Manitowoc’s wildest, funniest, and most unexpectedly heartfelt holiday show… this is your final chance!

📅 Final Showtimes:
• Friday – 7pm
• Saturday – 3pm
• Sunday – 3pm

🎟️ Tickets & info: www.mikadow.com

Once these shows are gone… they’re gone!

🎭🔥 LAST WEEKEND to See Brent Holland’s A Krampus Carol! 🔥🎭

If you haven’t experienced Manitowoc’s wildest, funniest, and most unexpectedly heartfelt holiday show… this is your final chance!

Brent Holland’s A Krampus Carol blends the classic spirit of A Christmas Carol with European folklore, comedy, chaos, and a redemption story only Krampus could deliver. Audiences have been laughing, gasping, tearing up, and cheering all season — and we couldn’t be prouder of this cast and crew.

✨ PLUS, don’t forget the Aftershow!
After the main performance, stay in your seat for our special bonus act:
The Krampus Aftershow
A fast, funny, slightly naughtier extension of the story that you won’t want to miss.

📅 Final Showtimes:
• Friday – 7pm
• Saturday – 3pm
• Sunday – 3pm

🎟️ Tickets & info: www.mikadow.com

Once these shows are gone… they’re gone!

12/12/2025

WHAT. A. SHOW. 🔥

Opening night at the historic Mikadow Theatre absolutely delivered.

The cast crushed it.

The laughs landed.

The chills hit.

Krampus showed up and the story hit harder than ever.

If you were there you know.
If you weren’t there’s still time to fix that.

🎭 Brent Holland’s A Krampus Carol
A wickedly funny, cleverly twisted holiday tale
👹 Dickens meets European folklore
😂 Family-friendly irreverence
🎄 A new Lakeshore holiday tradition

🎟️ Tickets still available (but going fast!)
👉 www.mikadow.com

Come see what everyone’s talking about.

11/25/2025

👹🎄 A Message from Krampus Himself… 🎄👹

Ahem. Listen up, mortals.
I’ve been checking my list (the naughty one, obviously), and I see something missing this year…

More show sponsors for A Krampus Carol.
That’s right, even a festive demon needs a little support.

We’ve already sent out hundreds of letters, but I’m making a personal plea before I start snatching stockings and chewing on extension cords.

If YOU (yes, you) would like to become a show sponsor, simply:
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Or send a message right here on our page.

Businesses and individuals are welcome, sponsor amounts can vary, and different levels receive different benefits.
(And if you don’t pick a level… well… you might just pick a spot on my Naughty List instead. 🔥😈)

Support local theatre. Support chaos.
Support A Krampus Carol at the Mikadow.

— Krampus
Keeper of Misrule, Collector of Socks, Professional Holiday Menace