Donor Match!

Thanks to your generosity, free Shakespeare in the Park is free to attend. Occasionally, a donor will go above and beyond with a special matching grant offer. 

For every $1 you give, this very special friend of Optimist Theatre will match it up to $500! You could help turn this donation into $1,000!

As of January 21st, we are $375 toward this goal. Will you help make it the rest of the way? Deadline for the match is Friday, January 24th. Just tap Support Us in the top menu.

Thank you!

​Almost there...

​We're nearly ready for our first big announcement - the Director and Dramaturg for Optimist's summer of outdoor theatre 2025. 

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Special from our friends at Milwaukee Rep...

​​Optimist is never one to pass on an opportunity to spread the word about Shakespeare, especially when presented by the esteemed Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. Please join them for....

Romeo & Juliet... Forbidden romance, heart-pounding passion – Shakespeare’s most iconic star-crossed couple! Step into the hills of Appalachia where the timeless story unfolds amidst the backdrop of tight-knit mountain communities. Family feuds echo through the valleys as the bonds of love and loyalty are tested at every turn. This show runs February 25 – March 30 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Special offer from our friends at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Use code CLASSIC to save 25%* on “Romeo and Juliet.”

Tickets and Info: https://bit.ly/RomeoAndJulietMKE
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*Subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. Offer expires at 11:59pm on Feb 7.

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