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Swing State at Next Act Theatre
Dates: 11/02/2026- 08/03/2026
📍 Theatre: Next Act Theatre
255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 4142780765
Tickets: $20-48
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It’s hard to know who your friends are in a world that’s more divided than ever. Recently widowed, Peg tends to the native plants in her 40-acre rural Wisconsin prairie backyard. Her solitary days are interrupted only by visits from Ryan, a family friend with a checkered past. When a mysterious theft alerts the authorities, a string of events unfold that forever changes their lives and their community. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman questions how we help each other when it feels like our way of life is in danger of disappearing.
Producing Sponsor Donna Martynski Associate Sponsor Sandra Zingler Co-Sponsors Judges John and Jean DiMotto, Pam Frautschi, and John McGivern
Swing State at Next Act Theatre Schedule
Thursday, February 12 – 7:30 p.m. - Preview
Friday, February 13 – 7:30 p.m. - Opening
Saturday, February 14 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 15 – 2:00 p.m. (Personal Preview at 1:30 p.m., Talkback after)
Wednesday, February 18 – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 18 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 19 – 7:30 p.m. (Talkback after)
Friday, February 20 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 21 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 22 – 2:00 p.m. (Personal Preview at 1:30 p.m., Talkback after)
Wednesday, February 25 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 26 – 7:30 p.m. (Talkback after)
Friday, February 27 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 28 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 – 2:00 p.m. (Personal Preview at 1:30 p.m., Talkback after)
Monday, March 2 – 7:30 p.m. (Pay what you can)
Wednesday, March 4 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 5 – 7:30 p.m. (Talkback after)
Friday, March 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 – 2:00 p.m.
Cast and Creative Team for Swing State at Next Act Theatre
Cast
Elyse Edelman
Deputy Dani Wisnefski
Jack Lancaster
Ryan Severson
Kelli Strickland
Sheriff Kris Callahan Wisnefski
Tami Workentin
Peg Smith
Creative Team
Cody Estle
Director
Amy Bates
Assistant Director
Jeffrey D. Kmeic
Scenic Designer
Noele Stollmack
Lighting Designer
Jason Orlenko
Costume Designer
Josh Schmidt
Sound Designer
Jim Guy
Properties Designer, Firearm Coordinator
Brian Gill
Fight Director
Nat Goeller
Stage Manager
Star Howard
Assistant Stage Manager
News About Swing State at Next Act Theatre
Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
July 06, 2026 Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.About the Theatre
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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)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play (02/17/27-03/07/27)
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen (04/21/27-05/09/27)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play (02/17/27-03/07/27)
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?
small, easy, simple good: The Interview Project (08/01/26-08/01/26)
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)
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)
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)
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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