We will examine the intersection of commerce, the arts and life through humanities-based inquiry and theatrical performance as part of the Working Lives Project, and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater. Following performances and workshops of a play about a struggling theater company, a panel of experts will explore the cultural anthropology of the performing arts in the United States, analyzing patterns of organization, economic impact and the role of the artist.
Monday, February 16th — TapIt and Fresco Opera: “Convenie...
“Convenience!” – Combining comedy, opera and a walking tour of Schenk’s Corners, a pre-recorded play – produced by TapIt and Fresco Opera, “Convenience” tells the story of a fictionalized, east side convenience store and its eccentric customers. The play was recorded in audio in August 2014.
Monday, June 16th — Weird Wisconsin: a One-Act Play
This happens to be the second Monday of the summer on-air Pledge Drive — But it really features “Weird Wisconsin,” a one-act play by TAPIT/New Works in collaboration with guest artists who have been working with the Whitehorse Middle School Drama club. It’s about the amazing history of little-known Wisconsin women. The play was for performance at Whitehorse […]