“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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40th Anniversary Celebration Musical Circus 

Presented by Oakwood Chamber Players & Madison Circus Space

Date: Saturday June 14th,
2 showtimes:
— 2pm – 3:30pm
— 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Starlight Theater, 4th floor of MYArts
Tickets: prices vary $5 – $26.50  (free for ages 3 and under)
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The Oakwood Chamber Players will cap off their 40th anniversary season with a musical circus extraordinaire in partnership with Madison Circus Space – Madison’s homegrown version of the greatest show on earth!

Beyond Oakwood’s colorful and playful combination of wind and string instruments, audiences can expect artistry and awe, musical comedy punctuated with stunning circus acts, an extravaganza teeming with the sights and sounds of the big top, both classic and modern. You won’t want to miss the World Premiere of “Contortions” by Madison-based composer Mark Wurzelbacher with imaginative original choreography.

Ringmaster Josh Casey welcomes to the stage Oakwood’s own spectacular troupe, from jugglers to shadow dancers to hoop artists. Watch as Clown Amanda Gatewood laughs in the face of vertigo on the German wheel, and aerialist Jocelyn Jackson defies gravity!

Pedals & Pixels Showcase Gallery

Hosted by Bikes for Kids WI

Date: Wednesday Aug 20
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location:  4th floor lobby, MYArts
Free event, open to the public, no registration required.

This event is the culmination of a summer workshop collaboration between Bikes for Kids WI and Black Girl Magic Educational Services.  Youth participants received a bicycle and a journal in May, and will participate in a creative writing workshop facilitated by Heather Dean of Creative Across the Curriculum. Participants will spend the summer enjoying their bikes and journaling about their experiences, and will receive a digital cameras and photography lessons at the bike center. They will explore multiple photography concepts in order to illustrate their feelings visually through photographs.

This Showcase Gallery event is the culmination of the summer program, where their creative works will be displayed for the public to enjoy.  Snacks and beverages will be provided. The artwork will be displayed for one month following the event. We hope you’ll join us!