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Brenda has produced, directed and performed onstage and on camera in Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Chicago and Milwaukee. She received a BA in Theatre and a minor in mass communications from Illinois State University. She became a member of SAG/AFTRA while living in Los Angeles.

Past credits include Annabella/Pamela/Margaret in 39 Steps (Welk Resort Theater), Eliante in School for Lies, Audrey in Leading Ladies, Judy in Perfect Wedding & Mina in Dracula (North Coast Repertory Theatre), and Mary Hatch in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Cygnet Theatre).

Before co-founding Forte Theatre Company with husband Randall Dodge, Brenda created Character Kids LLC, a children’s theatre company that works with professional actors to provide after school theatre classes to elementary schools, park districts and community centers throughout the country. Character Kids currently operates in the Milwaukee, San Diego and Chicagoland areas.


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Forte Theatre Company Announces Cast of HELLO, DOLLY!


​​​​​​​Forte Theatre Company will present Hello, Dolly! April 13 - 21, 2024. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte's third mainstage production at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin and the first as part of the Saber Center's inaugural Community Events Series.

Preview: Forte Theatre Company Ventures INTO THE WOODS


Forte Theatre Company is inviting Wisconsinites 'Into the Woods' at Franklin's Saber Center for the Performing Arts, led by Artistic Director Randall Dodge and Executive Director Brenda Dodge. I recently chatted with Brenda Dodge about the upcoming production.

Forte Theatre Company Announces 2023-2024 Season


Artistic Director Randall Dodge and Executive Director Brenda Dodge have announced Forte Theatre Company’s 2023-2024 Season, which will be performed at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. 

Forte Theatre Presents INTO THE WOODS, April 14- 23


​​​​​​​Forte Theatre Company presents Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, April 14 - 23, 2023. Performances take place in the beautiful Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st Street, in Franklin. Forte is the first professional theatre company in Milwaukee's Southwest suburbs.

Previews: The Hills Will Soon Be Alive With THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Forte Theatre Company


Forte Theatre Company is about to bring one of the most-beloved musicals of all time to Franklin's Saber Center for the Performing Arts. 'The Sound of Music' runs October 7–16, 2022.

BWW Preview: LITTLE WOMEN Musical Prepares to Charm Southeast Wisconsin at Forte Theatre Company


The beloved story of Little Women became a Broadway musical in 2005. Now that musical is coming to the Milwaukee area at Forte Theatre Company. Founded by Randall and Brenda Dodge, Forte is on a mission to bring thriving, professional theater to Milwaukee's Southwest suburbs, enriching the lives of the community through high-quality shows and educational programs.

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Celebrates Opening Night at La Mirada Theatre


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fifth and final production in its 2013-1014 season of shows with the Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the Tony award-winning, LES MISERABLES. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

BWW Reviews: THE SCHOOL FOR LIES Tickles Ribs at San Diego North Coast Rep Theatre


Theme: Moliere's 'Misanthrope.' Variations: 'The School for Lies.'

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