In the Next Room or the vibrator play at Next Act Theatre
Dates: 17/02/2027- 07/03/2027
📍 Theatre: Next Act Theatre
255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 4142780765
Tickets: $20-50
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In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating “hysteria” in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. Adjacent to the doctor’s laboratory, his young wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter—and wonders what exactly is going on in the next room. From Sarah Ruhl, one of the most influential playwrights of this century, comes a smart, classy and electrifying comedy about longing, intimacy and what it truly means to love someone.
In the Next Room or the vibrator play at Next Act Theatre Schedule
Thursday, February 18 – 7:30 p.m. – Preview
Friday, February 19 – 7:30 p.m. – Opening
Saturday, February 20 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 21 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-Show Personal Preview; Post-Show Talkback
Wednesday, February 24 – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24 – 7:30 p.m. – Open Captioned
Thursday, February 25 – 7:30 p.m. – Post-Show Talkback
Friday, February 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28 2:00 p.m. – Pre-Show Personal Preview; Post-Show Talkback
Monday, March 1 – 7:30 p.m. – Pay What You Can
Wednesday, March 3 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4 – 7:30 p.m. – American Sign Language Interpreted; Post-Show Talkback
Friday, March 5 – 7:30 p.m. – Pre-Show Touch Tour; Audio Described
Saturday, March 6 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 7 – 2:00 p.m.
Cast and Creative Team for In the Next Room or the vibrator play at Next Act Theatre
Cast
Maggie Cramer
Catherine Givings
Will Mobley
Dr. Givings
Elyse Edelman
Sabrina Daldry
Libby Amato
Annie
Joe Picchetti
Leo Irving
Dee Dee Batteast
Elizabeth
Chase Stoeger
Mr. Daldry
Caroline Norton
u/s Catherine Givings
Megan Kaminsky
u/s Annie
Mason Hanizeski
u/s Leo Irving
Shayne Patrick
u/s Shayne Patrick
Creative Team
Laura Rook
Director
Jason Fassl
Scenic and Lighting Designer
KyLee Hennes
Assistant Scenic Designer
Jason Orlenko
Costume Designer
Dana Rochester
Wig Designer
Jim Guy
Properties Designer
Andy Hansen
Sound Designer
Becca Broh
Intimacy Director
Merit Glover
Stage Manager
Star Howard
Assistant Stage Manager
News About In the Next Room or the vibrator play at Next Act Theatre
TRAYF and More Set for Next Act Theatre 2026-27 Season
February 10, 2026 Next Act Theatre has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring a world premiere, two Wisconsin premieres, and a contemporary play returning to Milwaukee. The lineup includes works by Lindsay Joelle, Heidi Armbruster, Sarah Ruhl, and Terry Guest.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Casting for THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
November 17, 2021 Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announces full casting and production details for THE THANKSGIVING PLAY by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Laura Gordon. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY opens Saturday, November 20th at 8pm.About the Theatre
Next Act Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Next Act Theatre?
Trayf (09/16/26-10/04/26)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen (04/21/27-05/09/27)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen (04/21/27-05/09/27)
Where is Next Act Theatre located?
Next Act Theatre is at 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI.
What shows have played recently at Next Act Theatre?
Dinner with the Duchess (04/22/26-05/17/26)
Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation (04/07/26-04/07/26)
Swing State (02/11/26-03/08/26)
Trayf - Staged Reading (12/15/25-12/15/25)
Boswell (11/19/25-12/14/25)
Sanctuary City (09/10/25-10/05/25)
The Wedding Singer (07/31/25-08/10/25)
Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation (04/07/26-04/07/26)
Swing State (02/11/26-03/08/26)
Trayf - Staged Reading (12/15/25-12/15/25)
Boswell (11/19/25-12/14/25)
Sanctuary City (09/10/25-10/05/25)
The Wedding Singer (07/31/25-08/10/25)
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