Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Announces Sixth Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

Milwaukee Repertory Theater welcomes the public to celebrate the creativity of its staff at the sixth Holiday Artisan Craft Fair. Join artisans from the Scenic, Props, and Costumes Departments, administrators from the Marketing and Education Departments, and Front of House Staff in Gallerie M of the InterContinental Hotel on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 11am to 7pm. Craft Fair favorites like photography, handmade hats, and handmade greeting cards will return alongside first-time sales of watercolor paintings, handmade jewelry, and 'winter gnomes.'

"The people who produce the art and crafts for The Rep's Holiday Artisan Craft Fair come from all areas and departments of The Rep," said Properties Director Jim Guy, "and their work tells you a lot about who those individuals really are. For the past five years, the fair has offered a body of exciting original work by new and familiar artists and craftspeople. It's a wonderful opportunity to find a variety of oneof-a-kind holiday gifts and to meet and support the people who produce art on and off our stages."

Craft Fair Artists include: Sam Gollach (Technical Direction Apprentice) - Pop Culture drawings and quotes Kevin Grab (Props Craft Artisan) - Watercolor paintings Pete Koenig (Production Purchaser) - Photography April McKinnis (Draper) - Quilted potholders, crochet dishcloths Jef Ouwens (Tailor) - Handmade hats Jenny Paul (Former Rep Stage Manager) - Hand-beaded ornaments Stephanie Schultz (Concierge/Gift Shop Associate) - Garments inspired by historical costume Sara Seavey (Costume Director) - Stuffed animals, stuffed 'winter gnomes,' and monsters in a jar Joy Surber (Audience Development & Marketing Manager) - Jewelry, handmade wooden box signs Jenny Toutant (Education Director) - Greeting cards, magnets, paper-crafted items Libby Winchester (Assistant Technical Director) - Knit items, silk scarves

For more information, please call the Administrative Offices of Milwaukee Repertory Theater at 414-224-1761 or email jtoutant@milwaukeerep.com or pkoenig@milwaukeerep.com.

About Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Rep is a nationally-recognized company that presents compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary works, full-scale musicals, housed in its three unique performance venues - the Quadracci Powerhouse, Stiemke Studio and Stackner Cabaret. The Rep also produces an annual production of A Christmas Carol, celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2015, at the beautiful and historic Pabst Theater. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mark Clements and Managing Director Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Repertory Theater ignites positive change in the cultural, social, and economic vitality of its community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukee's rich diversity.