Trayf at Next Act Theatre
Dates: 16/09/2026- 04/10/2026
📍 Theatre: Next Act Theatre
255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 4142780765
Tickets: $20-50
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In 1990s New York City, Orthodox Jewish teens and lifelong best friends Zalmy and Shmuel are intent on saving the world from behind the wheel of their “Mitzvah Tank” van. But when a curious outsider deepens Zalmy’s interest in the secular world of rock and roll and roller skates, Shmuel will have to do everything in his power to keep his and Zalmy’s dreams intact. This road-trip bromance is a funny and heartwarming ode to the turbulence of youth, the universal suspicion that we don’t quite fit in and the faith and friends that see us through.
Trayf at Next Act Theatre Schedule
Thursday, September 17 – 7:30 p.m. – Preview
Friday, September 18 – 7:30 p.m. – Opening
Saturday, September 19 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 20 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-show Personal Preview; Post-show Talkback
Wednesday, September 23 – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23 – 7:30 p.m. – Open Captioned
Thursday, September 24 – 7:30 p.m. – Post-show Talkback
Friday, September 25 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-show Personal Preview; Post-show Talkback
Monday, September 28 – 7:30 p.m. – Pay What You Can
Wednesday, September 30 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 1 – 7:30 p.m. – American Sign Language Interpreted; Post-Show Talkback
Friday, October 2 – 7:30 p.m. – Pre-show Touch Tour; Audio Described
Saturday, October 3 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4 – 2:00 p.m.
Cast and Creative Team for Trayf at Next Act Theatre
Cast
A.J. Magoon
Zalmy
Alex Mitchell
Shmuel
Lucas Prizant
Jonathan
Rachael Zientek
Leah
Caleb Lawrence
u/s Zalmy
Phillip Steenbekkers
u/s Shmuel
Michael Kratzer
u/s Jonathan
Elisheva Scheuer
u/s Leah
Creative Team
Elyse Edelman
Director
Jeffrey D. Kmeic
Scenic Designer
Colin Gawronski
Lighting Designer
Kim Instenes
Costume Designer
Emma Mehnert
Assistant Costume Designer
Brian Grimm
Sound Designer
Bianca Gonzalez
Properties Designer
Jody Hirsh
Cultural Consultant
Carrie Johns
Stage Manager
Star Howard
Assistant Stage Manager
News About Trayf 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.About the Theatre
Next Act Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Next Act Theatre?
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)
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?
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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