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“As an educator in a District Cited for Improvement, it’s imperative that I find opportunities to provide unique education for the students. This is extremely difficult in today’s economic situation.  Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has worked diligently with me and my students to provide unique opportunities through their free Young Playwrights workshops.”

- Carrie B.,

Ronald Reagan IB HS

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“I am new to San Camillo. My sister encouraged me to join Senior Singers and I am enjoying every moment. It is something to look forward to. You forget your cares and pains.”

San Camillo Retirement Living resident, participant in Bel Canto’s Senior Singers program

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“Collaborating with Present Music has been a success on many fronts. As an inner-city, environmental educational center it was great for us to expand our boundaries and host a program that emphasizes the arts (in this case music) to inspire kids to explore and learn more about their surroundings. For some, this might be the only chance to learn about the environment full-front, or express themselves musically with others, or even be able to perform in front of their peers.”

- Mike Zang,

Community Program Educator, Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park Branch on Present Music

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“Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap teaches me responsibility, patience, and how to have a good time! Dance is my passion, a chance to express myself in a creative, fun, and useful way. The more I dance, the more my attitude adjusts to positive.  I am glad that opportunities come along like this and I'm fortunate to receive them."

From a Danceworks’ Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap student

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“The play Winter Voices provided not only an entertaining performance but an educational experience for all who were touched by the talents of the performers. It is this type of programming that helps all people to experience the diversity within our communities and to help us to better understand others often different than ourselves.”

- Greg Johns,

American Indian Student Services, MATC Milwaukee, on Milwaukee Public Theatre’s Winter Voices performance

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