Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Rep Lab Returning for Fifth Year

Milwaukee Repertory Theater's (The Rep) Artistic Intern Ensemble presents its annual one-of-a-kind short-play festival, Rep Lab, returning for its fifth season to the intimate Stiemke Studio from April 10 - 13, 2015. Due to popular demand, extra performances were added this season and will feature everything from comedy to drama to devised work.

Described by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as "thoughtfully arranged" and "fun-filled," Rep Lab showcases the work of The Rep's artistic interns across theatrical disciplines from directing to design to acting. Featured as the culmination of a season long experience at the theater, Rep Lab is conceived and produced solely by the Artistic Intern Ensemble, and has become one of the hottest tickets in town, often selling out weeks in advance.

"This year marks the 50th Anniversary of our Artistic Internship Program, one of the strongest and most well-respected programs for emerging professional actors and directors in the American Regional Theater," states Artistic Director Mark Clements. "Nurturing talent is a deep passion of ours, and I can say without reservation, that this year's interns have a bright future in theaters both local and national. We are both proud and honored to be able to produce Rep Lab so that our audiences can experience the depth of talent these exceptional early career artists possess."

The cast of Rep Lab will feature Rep Artistic Intern Ensemble Members:

Katherine Duffy (Every Show You've Ever Seen/People Are Dancing/hysterical/Devised Piece) appeared this season in the ensemble of A Christmas Carol. Understudy credits at The Rep include Actor in The Amish Project, Dottie in Good People, and Ruth Kelly, R.N. in Harvey.

Jennifer Latimore (Every Show You've Ever Seen/The Latest News from the Primordial Ooze/The Cowboy/Devised Piece) appeared this season as Kate in Good People and in the ensemble of The Color Purple and A Christmas Carol. Understudy credits at The Rep include Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet in Harvey and Shug Avery in The Color Purple.

Josiah Laubenstein (Every Show You've Ever Seen/Tape/People Are Dancing/Devised Piece) appeared this season in the ensemble of A Christmas Carol and Good People. Understudy credits at The Rep include Stevie in Good People and Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey.

Kristina Loy (Every Show You've Ever Seen/Give Until It Hurts/The Cowboy/Devised Piece) appeared this season as Myrtle May Simmons in Harvey and in the ensemble of Good People. Understudy credits at The Rep include Jean in Good People and Linda in after all the terrible things I do.

Nick Narcisi (Every Show You've Ever Seen/Tape/hysterical/The Cowboy/Devised Piece) appeared this season in the ensemble of A Christmas Carol and Good People. Understudy credits at The Rep include Daniel in after all the terrible things I do and Lyman Sanderson in Harvey.

Chris O'Reilly (Every Show You've Ever Seen/The Latest News from the Primordial Ooze/Give Until It Hurts/Devised Piece) appeared this season in the ensemble of Good People and as E.J. Lofgren in Harvey. Understudy credits include Mike in Good People and Judge Gaffney in Harvey.

Leeana Rubin (Every Show You've Ever Seen/Give Until It Hurts/The Cowboy/Devised Piece) appeared this season in the ensemble of Good People and as Miss Johnson in Harvey. Understudy credits at The Rep include Margaret in Good People and Veta Louise Simmons in Harvey.

Artistic Associate JC Clementz (Director for Give Until It Hurts); Literary Coordinator Leda Hoffmann (Director for Every Show You've Ever Seen/The Latest News from the Primordial Ooze); Directing Intern Hannah Greene (Director for Tape/The Cowboy/Devised Piece); and Directing Intern Philip Muehe (Director for People are Dancing/hysterical/Devised Piece).

Technical Director Tyler Smith (Technical Director); Sound Director Erin Paige (Sound Coordinator); Props Craft Artisans Kathryn Dunham and Kevin Grab (Property Masters); Costume/Wardrobe Intern Brigid Danahy (Costume Designer); Assistant Lighting Design Intern Kelly Lipsey (Lighting Designer); Stage Management Apprentice Kimberly Carolus (Stage Manager); and Stage Management Intern Audra Kuchling (Assistant Stage Manager)

Tickets for Rep Lab are $10.00. Single tickets for all of Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2014/15 season productions are currently on sale and can be purchased online at www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by calling 414-224-9490 or in person at 108 E. Wells Street. Group tickets are also available by calling Group Sales Manager Morgan Halverson at 414-290-5340.

To learn more about Milwaukee Repertory Theater, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com.

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