HEIST to Open at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Holiday Season
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the crime caper HEIST, a cinematic thriller written by Arun Lakra and directed by Blake Robison, at the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.
Emerging Professional Residencies (Stage Management, Costume Construction)
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Paid position (rate Unknown) plus private bedroom in Rep-paid shared apartment with utilities/internet, unlimited city bus pass, $200 one-time travel stipend for non-local residents, free tickets
Program details
- Organization
- Milwaukee Repertory Theater
- Category
- Production & Technical
- Disciplines
- Production & Technical
- Format
- Residency
- Career stage
- Emerging
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Duration
- Season (approximately August 2026 - May 2027; varies by track)
- Stipend / award
- Paid position (rate Unknown) plus private bedroom in Rep-paid shared apartment with utilities/internet, unlimited city bus pass, $200 one-time travel stipend for non-local residents, free tickets
- Typical deadline
- Unknown
Overview
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Emerging Professional Residency (EPR) is a season-long apprenticeship program that serves as a bridge into professional theatre, with residents working alongside established professionals and learning about the business of theatre from guest artists. The residency page currently lists tracks in Acting, Directing, Education & Engagement, and Arts Management; stage management and costume construction residencies have been offered through Milwaukee Rep's job postings. Residents receive a weekly untaxed stipend, housing in a shared apartment with a private bedroom, transportation, a $200 relocation stipend, professional development workshops, and mentorship; information on 2027/28 residencies is expected in fall 2026.
Eligibility
Early-career professionals; residency tracks also include Acting, Directing, and Education & Engagement.
Notes
Program details drawn from Milwaukee Rep Paylocity postings and residency page summaries; weekly pay rate not confirmed. No lighting or scenic design residency found.
Contact
- reception@milwaukeerep.com (General org)
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