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Boulevard shows are
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your church, school or
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Group rates are as low

as $10 a ticket! Email
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more exciting details
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$1000 for your group! Boulevard Theatre continues its triumphant 25th Silver Anniversary season
with public presentation of a master class in acting (October 8-10)!
At the end of last season, Boulevard awarded that evening’s “purse” of gift actors vary each program, so each
Theatre staged a (sold-out) production cards, theatre tickets, and other “swag.” program is a new “artistic adventure.”
of “AUDITION IDOL,” an open Featured panelists will include local But “DRAMATIC LICENSE” is
audition class in which emerging actors actor David Flores (performer with more than an adventure. There is a
The Boulevard reminds you of our upcoming holiday comedy! presented monologues in front of both Boulevard Theatre, Skylight Opera lack of real opportunity in Milwaukee
You can begin booking your tickets now for an encouraging audience and a razor- Theatre, & Off The Wall Theatre), for actors to explore their craft and
sharp panel of the “crème de la crème” Sunset Theatre’s “man for all seasons” this unique program fills that gap (and
of Milwaukee’s theatre community.
Evan Smith’s wholly entertaining comedy Boulevard’s ingenious seminar, retitled
Mark Salentine (director, actor
and producer), Milwaukee Chamber
with gusto!). The program provides
education in how to prepare and
“DRAMATIC LICENSE,” returns Theatre Managing Director Kirsten present appropriate audition material
“THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION” on Friday, October 8th , Saturday,
October 9th (8 pm shows) and Sunday,
Mulvey (actress, arts administrator
and noted local arts advocate), Equity
and the direct response from the
panelists affords actors the rare chance
The author of REMEDIAL ENGLISH writes of two Southern sisters beset by a Baptist October 10th.(2:30 pm matinee). actress Debra Babich (Next Act, to hear immediate feedback on their
beautician intent on saving their souls, if not their hair color. One sister craftily convenes In this rare glimpse into an actor’s First Stage & Door Shakespeare), monologue selection, their presentation
a dinner party with both the “Holy Roller” beautician and their own tippling parish priest. world, local actors perform dramatic Windfall Theatre co-founder, actress of them, and to also receive “hands-
This Milwaukee premiere is a divinely redemptive comedy featuring Sally Marks, Joan monologues before both audiences & director Carol Zippel, and on” training and mentoring. This
End, Patrick Perkins and Jamieson Hawkins. November 24, 2010-January 9, 2011. and a judges’ panel, who then evaluate Acacia Theatre Artistic Director & exciting seminar supplies all that and
the strengths and weaknesses of actress/director Janet Peterson. in a supportive public environment.
“Thank heaven for THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION...a Very Special Theological each actor--all before a full house!
Episode of The Golden Girls...about as smart a play as you’re likely to see this year... But wait! – there’s more to this feast Tickets for this incisive “master
Talk about “stage fright!” of talent as all-around “raconteur” class” in auditioning, acting and scene
the show all but crackles with genuine wit (the kind that leaves Catholic catnip like
Nunsense in the dust), and it’s quite serious in its intentions - to thoroughly dismantle To further mirror the harsh “real and writer Mark Metcalf (actor with study are $15 and seating is extremely
the premises of both the Protestant and Catholic faiths, while actually charming world,” some actors will be asked to First Stage, Bialystock & Bloom, & limited. But Boulevard subscribers
the members of said churches in the process...What can’t be disputed is that The return for the program’s second half Cornerstone Theatre), Jenny Kostreva pay only $10 for this rare and exciting
Savannah Disputation is the most entertaining show in town...”...Thomas Garvey, but some will be cut from the evening. (Milwaukee Rep Education Director event. Call 744-5757 to book your seats
(Pictured: Actress Sally writing for the Hub Review blogspot (Boston)...http://hubreview.blogspot.com. All bets are off and the actors will (as & actress/director), Jan Gomper now for this “Boulevard-Only” event!
Marks, who appears as the in real life) have to “go with the flow.” (actress/director and Professor of (Last year’s event sold-out! --Call now!)
cantankerous sister “Mary” (Boulevard subscribers may utilize their standard or lifetime The program’s second half features Theatre at Wisconsin Lutheran College)
in Evan Smith’s “wholly” subscriptions anytime during the the first six weeks, from November “cold readings” from surprise scripts and other notable personalities round Photo credits: Above, actress Lisa Golda featured
entertaining comedy THE 24 through December 31, 2010. So, plan now to attend!). and the program ends in one actor out our three panels. Panelists and in last year’s edition of “Dramatic License.”
SAVANNAH DISPUTATION”) Photos: Troy Freund, www.troyfreund.com )

(Featured are photos from Boulevard’s critically-acclaimed and recent popular production of FOURPLAY. Photos: Troy Freund, www.troyfreund.com )
Boulevard’s FOURPLAY seduces audiences and
critics alike! Full houses enjoy opening comedy.
Boulevard’s 25th season opened with four one-
act comedies celebrating love and seduction
and was presented under the saucy title
FOURPLAY. This charming production won
raves from Milwaukee’s critics and achieved
sold-out houses throughout its six-week run.
Patrons who missed this delightful program
can read quotes from the critical love letters this
entertaining evening ensnared by emailing your
request to either Artistic Director Mark Bucher
(mbucher@juno.com) or Administrative Assistant
Norman Gaulin (n.gaulin@gmail.com ). There
were so many glowing reviews, they cannot be
quoted here—but they can be emailed to patrons.
Boulevard Bullets!
• We are also seeking new board members, particularly an
accountant and non-board members to serve on committees
(building maintenance, annual fundraiser, etc.) Please
contact us with to contribute, volunteer and engage!
• Mark Bucher teaches acting (beginning & advanced) at
the UWM-School of Continuing Education. Classes run
October 2-23 (four Saturdays). For more information,
contact: Kim C.Beck, Director, Arts, Humanities
and Science, kcb@uwm.edu, 414-227-3321
So, how could any patron have missed this show?
It was joyously celebrated as “EXCELLENT
SUMMER REFRESHMENT!” (Anne Siegel
writing for SHEPHERD EXPRESS). Especially
since Boulevard’s 25th Anniversary season allows
patrons more chances to attend. Boulevard shows
now play longer runs (15 to 18 performances or
about 5 more performances than past seasons).
Patrons are encouraged to contribute their email
addresses to the Boulevard, as emails reminding
patrons of openings and closings are sent out 3 times
during a show’s run. Patrons can then avoid missing
out on great shows, great entertainment and great
rewards...like the great offer on the next page!
From Last years “Audition Idol”
Photo: Troy Freund, www.troyfreund.com
Boulevard subscribers save 50% on Windfall’s comedy THE PRESIDENT
Boulevard subscribers enjoy 10% to 20% in savings There’s more! Subscribers who reserve in advance
for Boulevard shows (up to $4 per show). But our will “earn” another 50% discount for another exciting
subscribers will also enjoy other great promotions. upcoming production (Sssh!--it’s a secret!). Patrons must
email/contact Boulevard for more information and to
We’ve joined with other theatres to reward patrons
reserve seating for Windfall’s comedy THE PRESIDENT.
who subscribe and provide advance funding for
theatres and secured attendance for future shows. And if they email the Boulevard early enough, Boulevard
might call Windfall for subscribers or even book the
Subscribers can save $10 off selected performances
seats for them -- that’s how much Boulevard appreciates
(September 24, 25, & 30) of Windfall Theatre’s Milwaukee
subscribers for their 25th Anniversary season!
premiere of playwright Ferenc Molnar’s delightful romp
THE PRESIDENT. This wild farce about a harried Standard Small Print per “THE PRESIDENT” offer:
corporate president avoiding career disaster features
Offer valid only September 24, 25 and 30. Cash or
Milwaukee/Boulevard favorite David Flores in a role which check only. All sales final. No refunds or exchanges.
encompasses his talents as master comedian and actor. Limited availability. First come, first sold, first seated.
Flores has floored audiences with his Boulevard
performances, ranging from classical theatre (Moliere’s
Windfall reserves the right to not seat latecomers for
this 80-minute, no-intermission comedy. Windfall
THE MISANTHROPE as well as Shakespeare’s ALL’S
WELL THAT ENDS WELL and THE MERCHANT
utilizes their clock to settle any disputes and not the
watch, cell phones or sun dials of any latecomer.
OF VENICE) to modern fare such as his outrageous Boulevard subscribers utilizing this offer are clearly
turn as “Father Donnelly” in Boulevard’s recent asked to first contact the Boulevard Ensemble for
smash hit THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE & BOO. all questions or concerns. Subscribers wishing to
This 80-minute farce perfectly displays Flores’ explosive “earn” the second discount for the upcoming November
charisma and break-neck timing as his character mystery show must have contacted and confirmed
(“the President”) attempts to cover up the pregnancy of his their Windfall attendance with Boulevard.
Boss’ not-innocent-enough daughter, juggle his family’s
demands and deal with the daughter’s stubborn (and
unwashed) Communist common-law husband. And
all in one hour, before his Boss arrives--and this is 1962!
Flores is joined by Boulevard favorite Anne Miller
(“Bette” in BETTE & BOO, ROSES IN DECEMBER) as
well as the Ensemble’s droll master of deadpan Howard
Goldstein (THE BIRTHDAY PARTY) and actor Chuck
Hanel (“King of France,” ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS
WELL) in this Milwaukee premiere of a rediscovered
comedy gem. THE PRESIDENT is directed by Windfall’s
Carol Zippel, who is sure to deliver a riotous romp which
will delight and entertain audiences in this “East meets
West” (and “Windfall meets Boulevard”) laugh-fest.
Boulevard subscribers enjoy 50% savings off
these selected performances of this fun, informal Boulevard “favorites” Anne Miller and David Flores
“collaboration.” Email Administrative Assistant appear in Windfall Theatre’s THE PRESIDENT
Norman Gaulin (n.gaulin@gmail.com) to reserve (September 24 through October 8, 2010)
your places now for these selected performances.
The Boulevard Theatre is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin
Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National
Endowment for the Arts as well as the United Performing Arts Fund and
CAMPAC. The 25th season is also supported by generous donors like you.
Your name could be here for the next newsletter. (That’s a hint.)