Last Thursday, we held Let’s Talk South Milwaukee, our latest chance to go into the community and hear directly from you.
That night, our Elaine Rojas-Castillo learned about First Stage Theater Academy, an arts program with locations across Milwaukee County that could use your help.
“One of the amazing things about the Theater Academy is you’re accepted for who you are and not only that, but you’re celebrated,” said J.T. Backes, Academy Director, First Stage Theater Academy.
TMJ4 NewsFor more than 30 years, First Stage has worked with thousands of Milwaukee-area kids, inspiring the next generation of artists to pursue their dreams.
“It’s more than just a theater camp, right? It’s about an experience and also leaving them to hopefully change the world and be better humans,” said Backes.
38 percent of the Academy’s student population identifies as Black, Indigenous, and people of color, with close to 2,000 kids currently enrolled.