Waukesha Civic Theatre

06/12/2026

🌷There are only two weekends left to catch NATIVE GARDENS by Karen Zacarías at Waukesha Civic Theatre! 🍂

This laugh-out-loud comedy turns a simple fence-line dispute into a hilarious battle of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement that will have you laughing all evening.

Performances run through June 21, so grab your tickets today!
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. (Pay What You Choose) and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m.
GET TICKETS: www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

Then make a day of it in Downtown Waukesha - enjoy Friday Night Live, browse the Saturday Morning Farmers Market, grab a bite at one of our local restaurants, and top it all off with an unforgettable night of live theatre. It's the perfect way to spend a summer weekend!

06/12/2026

TOMORROW! Join Ami Majeskie to dance along to "Golden" from K-POP DEMON HUNTERS! Anyone ages 10+ can join us for this fierce and fabulous Pop-Up Dance Class - no experience required!

Ages 16+ from 9:00-10:00 AM
Ages 10-15 from 10:15-11:15 AM

Just $15 for an hour of dancing fun in a supportive, uplifting environment! 💛

06/11/2026

Summer Camp starts MONDAY! ☀️🎭

One of the things that makes WCT Academy's June and August camps so special is the grand finale: the Academy Showcase!

This isn't just a camp recital - it's a SHOW. Students of all ages come together to share everything they've been working on, from hilarious improv and original stories to energetic dance numbers and some truly unforgettable group performances. Watching our youngest performers and seasoned Academy students share the stage is a magical experience for families and audiences alike.

🎟️ The Academy Showcase is open to the public, so grab your tickets today and come celebrate the creativity, confidence, and talent of our campers.

And if you're not registered for camp yet... what are you waiting for? There's still time to join the fun, make new friends, and take the stage this summer!
REGISTER: https://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org/classes-outreach/classes-camps/summer-camps/

06/10/2026

Where are our youngest theatre stars this summer? 🌟

Our classes for older students are filling up fast, but we still have plenty of room for ages 4–8! That got us wondering... maybe you don't know about all the fun we have planned for our youngest performers.

🎭 Ages 4–5
• Musical Madness – Sing, move, and explore the magic of musical theatre.
• Dance Fever – Start the morning with movement, music, giggles, and fun!

🎭 Ages 6–8
• Acting Up – Learn how to bring characters and stories to life on stage.
• Create a Play – Invent characters and help create an original play to perform.
• Dance Fever – Tell stories through Broadway-inspired movement.
• Musical Madness – Build singing and performance skills while learning a Broadway number.
• Incredible Improv – Boost confidence, creativity, and quick thinking through theatre games.

Whether your child loves to sing, dance, act, create, or simply use their imagination, there's a place for them at WCT Academy this summer.

Don't miss out on the fun, friendships, and memories that only theatre can create. Register today and let your young star shine! ✨
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org/classes-outreach/classes-camps/summer-camps/

06/10/2026

There is something magical about live theatre. The colors of a costume, the texture of a hand-painted set, the glow of stage lights, and the music and sound that transport us to another place and time all work together to bring a story to life.

A special shoutout to the artistic design team behind Native Gardens:
• Evan Crain – Scenic Design, Build & Paint
• Rhonda Schmidt – Properties Designer & Scenic Dresser
• Vee Delgado – Costume Designer
• Martin Yates – Lighting Designer
• Norgie Montes De Oca-Metzinger – Sound Designer

These artists create the details that make every moment on stage unforgettable.

Will we see you this weekend at NATIVE GARDENS by Karen Zacarías this weekend?

Playing on the Civic Mainstage until June 21.
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. along with Downtown Waukesha's Friday Night Live
Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. (Pay What You Choose at Box Office) and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m.
GET TICKETS: www.waukeshacivitheatre.org

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06/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY! We're gonna be Golden in our next Pop-Up Dance Class with Ami Majeskie. Hit the dance floor to one of the most popular songs of the year, channeling your inner Rumi, Mira, and Zoey!

Ages 16+ from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Ages 10-15 from 10:15 - 11:15 AM

Waukesha's prime location for live entertainment and theatre education since 1957!

06/09/2026

☀️ Summers at Civic are the BEST! ☀️

Waukesha Civic Theatre is bursting with creativity all summer long, and there’s something for every young artist to explore!

🎭 June & August Camps feature improv, musical theatre, dance, playwriting, and so much more—perfect for building skills, confidence, and friendships on and off stage.

🎬 In August, dive into on-camera acting with our Lights! Camera! Acting! class—think Saturday Night Live for kids!

🎉 Plus, summer at Civic isn’t just classes—it’s community! Don’t miss the Academy Picnic, marching with us in the 4th of July Parade, and celebrating with us at each Academy Jr. Production show.

Make this summer unforgettable—join us at Civic and register today!
https://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org/classes-outreach/classes-camps/summer-camps/

06/09/2026

In addition to producing our own season, Waukesha Civic Theatre makes its facilities available to other arts organizations, helping bring an even wider variety of performances to our community. Check out these upcoming guest productions taking the stage at WCT!

🌍 Ko-Thi Dance Company presents NGOMA II: Dances and Rhythms of Guinea, West Africa on June 28, a vibrant cultural journey celebrating the dance, music, and traditions of Guinea through harvest rituals, rites of passage, and joyful celebration.
GET TICKETS: https://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org/production/ko-thidancecompany2026/

🎭 Bombshell Theatre Co. on July 11 with its legendary 24 Hour Musical! Watch as performers and production staff create and perform a full-scale musical in just 24 hours—without knowing the show or their roles until the night before.
GET TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=297226

👻🍸 Trove Arts brings Spirits & Spirits to WCT October 8–10, a spooky and comedic cocktail experience featuring five handcrafted drinks paired with five dark tales inspired by myths, legends, and ghost stories.
GET TICKETS: https://www.trovearts.com/event-spirits-spirits

Check out these unique events coming to the WCT stage and experience something new this season! Tickets are available for Bombshell and Trove on their websites, you may purchase tickets for Ko-Thi Dance Company on the WCT page.

06/08/2026

🌿 Meet the artists helping cultivate this hilarious and timely comedy, NATIVE GARDENS at WCT:

Julie Ferris-Tillman, Director – Guiding the vision of the production and bringing Karen Zacarías' sharp wit and heart to the stage.

Erico Ortiz, Dramaturg & Spanish Language Consultant – Providing cultural context, language expertise, and invaluable insight to help tell this story with authenticity and care.

Ariel Mitchell Williams, Stage Manager – The organizational powerhouse keeping rehearsals and performances running smoothly from first read-through to final curtain.

Mitchell Anderson, Assistant Stage Manager – Supporting every detail backstage and helping ensure each performance blooms without a hitch.

Their talent, dedication, and collaboration make it possible for audiences to experience the humor, heart, and humanity of Native Gardens.

Don't miss this uproariously funny, topically relevant comedy running now at Waukesha Civic Theatre!

🎟️ Get your tickets today
GET TICKETS: www.waukeshacivictheatre.org



Julie Ferris-Tillman, Director
Julie’s a regular on stage and behind the scenes. Most recently, she directed DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE and THE SOLDIER’S TALE at Kettle Moraine Playhouse and GOD OF CARNAGE at Sunset Playhouse. Among her favorite roles are Pickles in LIFE SUCKS, Sugar in TINY, BEAUTIFUL THINGS and Emily Penrose in LIFESPAN OF A FACT. You can also find her playing at ComedySportz. She’s madly in love with this cast and knows you will be too.

Erico Ortiz, Dramaturg & Spanish Language Consultant
Erico has spent his life as an educator and performer. Favorite performances include Calendar Girls (John, WCT), Stand and Deliver (Jaime Escalante, Racine Theatre Guild), award-winning roles in Dogs of the Blue Gods, The Way We Suffer, The Laramie Project (Village Playhouse). Directorial experiences include Bloom (WCT), The House of Bernarda Alba (Inspiration Studios), The Cemetery Club (West Allis Players). In 2014, he opened Inspiration Studios, a performance venue in downtown West Allis.

Ariel Mitchell Williams, Stage Manager
Ariel Mitchell Williams is happy to be stage managing her 4th show at WCT with such a great crew and cast! Her other theatrical endeavors include writing original plays and working with Pink Umbrella’s Disability Cohort, where she learned to create new dramatic works for actors of all abilities. Thank you to WCT for bringing such important stories to the stage and thank you to her boys at home for allowing Mom to come garden. Watch out for chainsaws!

Mitchell Anderson, Assistant Stage Manager
Mitchell is thrilled to make his debut at WCT as the assistant stage manager of this production! He has been helping to create theater in many forms ever since he was 10, and he plans to continue doing so in his upcoming senior year at UW-Madison. Mitchell would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him in everything he does, and the company of Native Gardens for allowing this production to be such a welcoming experience.

06/06/2026

Behind the scenes at Native Gardens! 🌱☀️
Our Executive Director and Props Designer is making sure the show's least-hardest-working cast members - the plants - get their daily dose of sunshine before tonight's performance. After all, even actor plants need to be show-ready for their big night on stage!
Catch Native Gardens tonight and see these stars in action! 🌿🎭