The Playhouse

Forward Theater Co is a professional theater company based in Madison, WI, dedicated to providing exceptional theater productions to local audiences. Founded in 2009, they bring the best of contemporary theater from Broadway and beyond, offering fresh, fun, and thought-provoking plays. Committed to accessibility, they strive to make their productions inclusive for all audiences. With a focus on connection, Forward Theater Co offers free pre-show lectures, post-show talkbacks, and encourages conversations with their staff in the lobby. They also engage in expansive community outreach efforts, tying their onstage work to the Wisconsin Idea of service to the broader community. Transparent in their budgeting, they carefully consider how each dollar is spent to make their work possible.Generated from the website

Theatre LILA, under the artistic direction of Jessica Lanius, is a dynamic theatre company based in Madison, WI, dedicated to fostering creativity and authenticity in actors of all ages through movement and physicality. With a strong emphasis on ensemble building and embracing individual impulses, Theatre LILA offers a range of workshops and classes that encourage participants to explore their unique talents and storytelling abilities in a supportive and adventurous environment.Generated from the website