Our 2026-2027 Season

Our productions feature students, alumni and established local actors and production artists.

Tickets for adults are $15; youth under 17 are $13 unless otherwise noted.
Madison College students can attend for FREE with their OneCard.

Military Monologues - Volume 1

Join us for a collection of original military-themed stories written and performed by students and guest artists. Each will share a unique perspective of life in the military.

Auditions held on September 14 and 15

Performances in Studio Theater, Truax Campus
Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm
Thursday, November 12, 7 pm
Friday, November 13, 7 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2 pm

Tickets available October 1

Soft Target

By Emily Kaczmarek

Amanda is nine years old. Her favorite toys are worried about her. They piece together what happened during a tragic day at school. Join us for the Wisconsin premiere of this timely story and award-winning script. (Content advisory: Strong references to gun violence)

Directed by Laura Jo McMillan

Audition date to be announced

Performances at the Mitby Theater, Truax Campus
Friday, March 26 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 28 at 2 pm (Community talkback to follow)
Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 pm
Friday, April 2 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 3 at 2 pm

Tickets available February 1, 2027

Recent Performances

Contestant number 5 smiles at the microphone of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin, April 2026
A young woman with a backpack and walking stick comforts a sad young man in a scene from Midwestern Goodbyes
Midwestern Goodbyes by Charly Sparks, Feb. 2026
Two people screaming in the dark illuminated by a flashlight under their faces in a scene from (Sc)Are We Delicious
(SC)ARE WE DELICIOUS, Halloween-themed vignettes written and performed by students (Partnership with Are We Delicious?)
Two dancers striking a pose and looking at the camera during Cabaret
CABARET, Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb
Four actors wearing helmets and knee pads in a scene from the Roller Derby Play
For The Love Of (Or The Roller Derby Play) by Gina Femia, Oct. 18-27, 2024
A man in a black suit with no tie and a woman in a purple dress in a scene from Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo, March 1-9, 2024
A man in western attire points at a woman in a red dress in a scene from Bus Stop
Bus Stop by William Inge, Dec. 7-10, 2023
Three women of varying ages in a scene from Women of Lockerbie
Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort, Oct. 13-22, 2023
Two women looking at a small book in a scene from Bad in Bed
Bad in Bed (A Fairy Tale)-World Premiere by Karen Saari, March 3-11, 2023
Chuck wears his cloak and gestures next to Agness who is seated at a desk in a scene from the play She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, Oct. 28-Nov. 6, 2022
A nurse talks on a black corded phone while the doctor takes notes in a scene from the play Harvey
HARVEY by Mary Chase, March 3-12, 2022
Contestant number 5 smiles at the microphone of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A young woman with a backpack and walking stick comforts a sad young man in a scene from Midwestern Goodbyes
Two people screaming in the dark illuminated by a flashlight under their faces in a scene from (Sc)Are We Delicious
Two dancers striking a pose and looking at the camera during Cabaret
Four actors wearing helmets and knee pads in a scene from the Roller Derby Play
A man in a black suit with no tie and a woman in a purple dress in a scene from Rock of Ages
A man in western attire points at a woman in a red dress in a scene from Bus Stop
Three women of varying ages in a scene from Women of Lockerbie
Two women looking at a small book in a scene from Bad in Bed
Chuck wears his cloak and gestures next to Agness who is seated at a desk in a scene from the play She Kills Monsters
A nurse talks on a black corded phone while the doctor takes notes in a scene from the play Harvey
Charly Sparks and another student performing on stage
At Madison College, I stage managed a play, performed in two musicals and wrote my first play! I'm now in a bachelor's program and ready to start my theatre career!
Charly Sparks
Madison College Alumna (left)

Theater thrives at Madison College

Auditions are open to the entire college and the Madison community. Students act and learn alongside local actors with industry connections. 

Students and local theatre professionals create high-quality technical productions. 

We do one full production each semester along with workshops and staged readings along the way.

Performance Locations

Mitby Theater

We have a contemporary, state-of-the-art performance venue right on campus. With 975 seats in a continental seating style, the theater presents an excellent performance environment while comfortably holding a large audience.

Mitby Theater

Learn More about The Mitby Theater

Studio Theater

We have a black box style theater on the second floor at Truax behind the Mitby Theater. Located in room A2031, the Studio Theater provides a more intimate performance experience.

Final Moment of the play Rock of Ages

Madison College is a participating member of the American College Theater Festival - Region 3

Learn More

Explore the Arts at Madison College

In addition to theatrical performances, we host many other cultural events throughout the year.

  • Visit the Music Ensembles page to see performance details, descriptions, and learn how you can join any of our six ensembles.
  • Check out the Gallery at Truax for themed art exhibitions featuring works by Madison College students, alumni, employees and community members. 
  • Stop by our Student Life Office, room B1260 on the Truax campus, to pick up a free copy of the Yahara Journal, which spotlights creative writing, visual arts and other forms of artistic expression.
A student works with a master carpenter on the Women of Lockerbie set
Student Eden Tran works on the WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE set

Contact us

To learn more about performing arts and theater at Madison College, including credit class opportunities, contact instructor Karen Saari: kmsaari@madisoncollege.edu.