Newsletter and Auditions

K&K New Plays Script Applications Open

Seeking Midwest playwrights! K&K New Plays: A Competition and Exposition of New Works Kith & Kin Theatre Collective is seeking play submissions for K&K New Plays. K&K New Plays will feature short scenes from Midwest playwrights - and the audience will vote to select which play will go into full production in Kith & Kin’s next season. K&K New Plays performs October 2 - 4, 2026 at Inspiration Studios in West Allis, WI. Submissions are open through August 2nd. View submission in

Jul 61 min read

Announcing the cast of as you like it: Bard Bites edition

We are excited to announce the return of our favorite fundraiser, Bard Bites! The more we raise, the hotter it gets! As You Like It: Bard Bites Edition June 26th - 28th at Inspiration Studios in West Allis Directed by Kimberly Laberge GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://kithkintheatrecollective.ticketspice.com/as-you-like-it-bard-bites-edition Romance, mistaken identities, and gender flipped on its head through Shakespeare's comedic classic - with a twist. The cast must brave incr

Jun 171 min read

AUDITIONS - As You Like It: Bard Bites Edition

As You Like It: Bard Bites Edition Directed by Kimberly Laberge Romance, mistaken identities, and gender flipped on its head through Shakespeare's comedic classic - with a twist. The cast must brave increasingly hotter sauces while performing and manage to keep their cool. Oh, and one more thing - they've only got four rehearsals. Come join us for the face melting chaos. AUDITIONS - Monday, June 15th, slots 6:30 - 9:30pm Location: 5109 N 125th St, Butler Auditions will be hel

May 303 min read

Ticketing is LIVE for Of Thread and Thorn! Limited Time Discount

Ticketing is LIVE for Of Thread and Thorn ! Use code "EARLYBIRD" before April 25th for 25% off your tickets! Of Thread and Thorn runs May 15 - 24 at Inspiration Studios in West Allis. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Of Thread and Thorn A World Premiere Production Written by R.M. Laberge Inspired by the women of Shakespeare Directed by Kimberly Laberge PORTIA: Sarah Jo Martens CELIA: Autumn Green IMOGEN: Hailey Kanderski AUNT ROZ: Sandra Renick HERMIONE: Nicole McCarty REGAN: Dajanae

Apr 11 min read

Announcing the OF THREAD AND THORN cast!

We are excited to announce the cast for Of Thread and Thorn, the world premiere production coming to Kith & Kin stages this May! PORTIA: Sarah Jo Martens CELIA: Autumn Green IMOGEN: Hailey Kanderski AUNT ROZ: Sandra Renick HERMIONE: Nicole McCarty REGAN: Dajanae Williams Of Thread and Thorn runs May 15 - 24th at Inspiration Studios in West Allis. Stay tuned for first access to tickets!

Mar 221 min read

Spring 2027 Project Proposals are OPEN through March 28th

Calling Milwaukee theatremakers! We want to uplift the stories you want to see! Through March 28th, applications are open for our Spring 2027 performance time, which will run May 14 - 23, 2027. If you have a show you would like to see produced at Kith & Kin, please fill out our proposal application! We look forward to seeing all the exciting works proposed from within our community. View the full proposal application guidelines and submission form here: https://docs.google.co

Feb 221 min read

AUDITIONS - Of Thread and Thorn

AUDITIONS Of Thread and Thorn by R.M. Laberge Directed by Kimberly Laberge Presented by Kith & Kin Theatre Collective SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA8AF22A0FEC61-62398087-auditions ABOUT THE PLAY: A brand-new, contemporary play inspired by the women of William Shakespeare's works. Sisters, Portia, Imogen, and Celia, contend with who they have become and who they once dreamed they would be. This tight-knit ensemble explores the dynamics and individual strug

Feb 162 min read

Immigrants are welcome here.

“Kith & Kin” means friends and family: community. We have had the privilege to make art that connects with our community here in Milwaukee, and where performances end, action begins. Right now, we see BBIPOC communities being targeted by ICE. The damage is widespread - immigrant families cannot go to their workplaces to provide for their loved ones, people are being abducted from their homes, and the lives BBIPOC immigrants and their allies are at risk. We believe in the

Feb 12 min read