Upcoming Events

“The Trials”

Presented by Children’s Theater of Madison

Dates:
Fri 5/2 , 7pm
Sat 5/3 , 2:30pm & 7pm
Sun 5/4 , 2:30pm
Fri 5/9 , 7pm
Sat 5/10 , 2:30pm & 7pm
Sun 5/11 , 2:30pm
Location:  Starlight Theater, 4th floor MYArts
Tickets: $28-40
Recommended Ages:  13+
Run time: 90 min
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The near future. The climate emergency is gathering pace, and the older generation is being judged. The jurors are children. But are they delivering justice – or just taking revenge? The Trials addresses the climate emergency and intergenerational conflict, as the jury of 12 to 17-year-olds hold the stage alongside three adult defendants. This play will spark discussion and debate on climate change, responsibility, and accountability.

CONTENT DISCLOSURES: The Trials involves strong language, mild physical intimacy, a queer relationship, and a dystopian future where children can vote to sentence adults to death. For a more specific list of content presented in this play, please contact us.

For 30% off all tickets, use promo code: GREEN2025

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Young Playwrights Festival

Presented by Children’s Theater of Madison

Date: Tuesday, May 6th
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location:  Starlight Theater, 4th floor MYArts
Free, no registration required.
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The 2025 Young Playwrights festival celebrates the work of middle and high school students who participated in the national playwriting competition during this school year.  Join us to hear staged readings of their 10 minute plays on the theme of “Empathy in Action”. Performances will be directed and performed by professional theater artists and youth actors.  At the end of each performance there will be a talkback with the playwrights.

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Breaking Through Live

Presented by the National Speakers Association

Dates: Sun May 15th 6pm-9:30pm
Location: Starlight Theater, 4th floor MYArts
Recommended age: The program is for adults but appropriate for older teens
Tickets: $15
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Breaking Through Live is an evening of powerful, true stories told by seven professional speakers from the National Speakers Association Wisconsin Chapter, including a Hall of Fame speaker. Each talk delivers a real-life lesson on resilience, change, and moving forward when life throws a curveball. It’s fast-paced, heartfelt, and full of moments that will make you laugh—and maybe even tear up. This event brings our community together through shared experiences and meaningful conversations. Seats are limited, so grab your ticket now and be part of a night that might change the way you see your own story.
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2025 Creative Power Awards

Hosted by ARTS for ALL Wisconsin

Date: Sat May 17 ,  3:30pm-8:00pm
Location: 4th floor MYArts
Ticket: $10-&15
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You are invited to the 2025 Creative Power Awards Celebration! Join us as we celebrate the talents of Wisconsin artists with disabilities and our 40th anniversary. Tickets include self-guided gallery tour, entertainment by performing artists with disabilities, complementary food and beverages, art-making activity, and opportunities to support AFA Wisconsin.

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“Listener, Dancer, Fiddler”

Hosted by The Independent String Teachers of Madison

Date: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location:  4C, 4th floor MYArts
Registration: $20 ( free for IST Members)
*Limited to 20 participants*
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Learn how lineage, lilt and “lift” combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on concepts and activities for both students and teachers, this participatory workshop introduces a world of possibilities for solo and small ensemble work.

Open to participants ages 8 to adult with at least a year of experience.  Bring a violin, viola or cello and a sense of curiosity and fun!

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Music Makers Spring Concert

Presented by the WYSO Music Makers Program

Dates: Sun May 18th – 3pm- 4:30pm
Location: Starlight Theater, 4th floor MYArts
Tickets: No tickets needed
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The Music Makers Spring Concert is the final performance of the season, and will feature performances by some of the Music Makers’ instrumental group classes. Audiences will here students ages 6 – 18 will perform on a variety of instruments- including violin, viola, cello, guitar, and piano!

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“Summer Interlude”

Presented by KLJ Movement

Dates: Sat May 24th , 2pm and 6pm
Location:  Starlight , 4th floor MYArts
Tickets: $18-$25
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KLJ Movement presents our 5th annual company scholar production of Summer Interlude! Authenticity is one of the pillars at KLJ Movement ; this year the scholars are showcasing theirs through movement, expression, and community. The show will highlight hip hop, ballet, and lyrical movement. Our guest performers are the One City Dance Team. KLJ Movement is a proud partner with One City Schools, as KLJ Movement developed their dance program and format in 2022. Celebrate youth artistry in Dane County!
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Whoopensocker LIVE!

Presented by Whoopensocker, in collaboration with students from Stephens, Emerson & Lincoln elementary schools!

Date: Sat May 31st , 11am
Location:  Starlight, 4th floor MYArts
Tickets: $5-$15 per person
Show Length: 60 min
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Join us as Whoopensocker’s professional cast adapts stories written by Madison youth during school-based residencies. Whoopensocker shows are a combination of sketches, songs, and physical theater. Whoop it up!

Support Emerging Authors!   Support Local Theatre!     Laugh! Sing! Smile!

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“iGnitE Jazz!”

Hosted by Madison Jazz Society

Dates: 
Thurs June 5th , 5pm-8:30pm
Fri June 6th , 5pm-9pm
Sat June 7th , 9am-6pm
Location: 4th floor MYArts
Tickets: All 3 days or drop-in. Pay what you can — suggested $160 full camp / $30 per session.
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A Dynamic summer camp and educational intensive designed for jazz enthusiasts for all ages and skill levels. This immersive experience offers flexible programing tailored to three distinct groups, ensuring an engaging and enriching journey into the world of jazz.

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“Rage Room”

Presented by Proud Theater

Dates: 
Fri June 13th. – 7:30pm
Sat June 14th – 2:30pm
Location: Sunrise, 4th floor MYArts
Tickets: $12- $15
Run time: 90min
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Rage hits the stage in an exciting evening of theater and performance pieces written by and starring the talented youth of Proud Theater Madison, the city’s premier LGBTQIA+ and Allied youth theater troupe. Presented by Art & Soul Innovations, Inc., “Proud Theater: Rage Room,” is a powerful expression of identity, resilience, and defiance in the face of a world that often tries to silence queer voices. The youth of Proud Theater are speaking out, unapologetically and with courage, as they reclaim their stories, their space, and their power. In a time when it feels dangerous to be yourself, they say “here I am.”

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“The Musical Theatre Vocal Lab”

Presented by Forward Voice Studio

Dates: Week of June 16-20th, 10am – 12pm
Location:  2A, 2nd floor MYArts
Recommended Age: Ages 14-16
Tickets:
Register By Fri 5/2 – $360 Early Bird Price
Register by Fri 5/16 – $420 Regular Price
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Welcome to The Musical Theatre Vocal Lab—your space to explore, experiment, and uncover the science behind your unique sound. This week-long intensive is designed for curious, passionate high school singers ready to test new techniques, connect mind and body, and refine their artistry in a fun, supportive environment. Think of this as your vocal laboratory—where you analyze, experiment, and refine. You’ll strengthen vocal function, gain clarity on your artistic strengths, and walk away with practical tools to approach auditions and performances with confidence. No cookie-cutter formulas—just discovery, growth, and artistry on your terms.

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