Welcome to the Optimist Theatre website!
Proudly and gratefully presenting free Shakespeare in the Park and Shakespeare in the City for greater Milwaukee and beyond since 2010
So glad that the city offers these productions! It’s such a good opportunity to see a great production and make use of our parks and meet neighbors!!
– Shannon M., Sherman Park audience survey
The quality of the puppets was fantastic. The show was super enjoyable. Beyond expectations!! Thank you."
- Linoln Park survey
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