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Renaissance Theaterworks
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Milwaukee's first women-founded, women-run theater company and the 2nd oldest theater company in the country dedicated to addressing gender parity in the arts. Theater by Women, for Everyone. rtwmke.org
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 12h
Be among the first to see this exhilarating production by coming to a Preview Performance! We have a Pay What You Choose Preview on Friday the 17th and a Regular Preview on Saturday the 18th!
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Switzerland | Renaissance Theaterworks
Handsome young emissary, Edward, visits famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Strangers on a Train) at her Swiss hideaway to persuade her to write one final Ripley novel. D...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 12h
Can you believe it? We start welcoming audiences to our production of SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith in a week! 🤯 #fuzzyfriendfriday
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 17h
Happy International Stage Managers Day to our incredible Production & Stage Manager, Bailey! We would be lost without you....

Seriously. We don't know where our places are.
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 19h
SWITZERLAND starts welcoming audiences in EIGHT days! Be among the first to see it by getting your tickets at rtwmke.org/shows/switze...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 2d
"...I have a great job doing what I love, and I work with the best of friends"
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Join us in celebrating Suzan this season. The Seazon of Suzan begins with SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith opening Oct 19!
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Suzan Fete Reflects on 33 Years of Leading Renaissance Theaterworks
The artistic director and co-founder (and Betty Award winner) will retire at the end of the season in May.
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 2d
See Linda give another thrilling performance in SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith.
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Switzerland | Renaissance Theaterworks
Handsome young emissary, Edward, visits famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Strangers on a Train) at her Swiss hideaway to persuade her to write one final Ripley novel. D...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 2d
She wowed audiences as Rose Kennedy in our 2022 production of ROSE, and now she's back on our stage as Patrica Highsmith.... It's the wonderful Linda Reiter! 🤩
youtu.be/lNGmW0n4VMY
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 3d
Explore the life of Highsmith yourself when you get your tickets to SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith.
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Switzerland | Renaissance Theaterworks
Handsome young emissary, Edward, visits famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Strangers on a Train) at her Swiss hideaway to persuade her to write one final Ripley novel. D...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 3d
“You are living with a difficult person who is waiting to die, and you remind her of everything she can no longer have...”
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Elena Gosalvez Blanco recounts her time as Patricia Highsmith's assistant towards the end of her life & shines a light on this complex author.
My Harrowing Months as Patricia Highsmith’s Assistant
Elena Gosalvez Blanco recalls her time as Patricia Highsmith's assistant in the novelist's final months.
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 4d
Our graphic designer is taking a long weekend, but the Marketing Manager is doing just fine by herself...
Get your tickets to SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith opening Oct 19!
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 7d
The few windows in Patricia Highsmith's "bunker" gave visitors a beautiful view of the Swiss Alps. Will you catch a glimpse of them when you see our production of SWITZERLAND? Find out by getting your tickets, today! #fuzzyfriendfriday
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 8d
He did incredible work on THE WOLVES, THE MOORS and BUYER & CELLAR, so we are thrilled to welcome Jason Orlenko back to do the costume design for SWITZERLAND!
See Jason's renderings come to life when you get your tickets to see SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith.
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 8d
We spy a familiar face in @americantheatre.org...
www.americantheatre.org/2025/09/30/l...

Our national search will launch in mid-October. Confidential inquiries or nominations may be directed to Chartise Clark, Founder & Managing Partner of Avra Search Partners, at [email protected].
Leadership Changes at Actors Theatre, MTC, ATC, Woolly, and More
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 9d
Discover the twists and turns of SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith opening on October 19! rtwmke.org/shows/switze...
Switzerland | Renaissance Theaterworks
Handsome young emissary, Edward, visits famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Strangers on a Train) at her Swiss hideaway to persuade her to write one final Ripley novel. D...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 9d
It's a new season which means.... It's the return of the Parking Lot Interviews! 🎉

To kick things off, let's meet our wonderful director of SWITZERLAND, Laura Gordon!
youtu.be/YcYUh2qmVm8
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 9d
A big thank you to everyone who submitted to the first round of the 2026 Br!NK Br!EFS, we're looking forward to reading your short plays!

The prompt and the final round of 2026 Br!NK Br!EFS will open on Dec. 1, so mark your calendars!
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 10d
🚨 ATTENTION WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS BASED IN THE MIDWEST! 🚨
The deadline for the first round of Br!NK Br!EFS is TODAY! You have until 11:59pm CT to send us your short plays based on the prompt:
"If you see a fork in the road take it!"
To submit go to rtwmke.org/brink/submit...
Submit your Work | Renaissance Theaterworks
Submit Your Work Br!NK New Play Festival May 17 & 18 2025Baumgartner Center for DanceNext Submission window for Br!NK 2026: June 1 – July 31 2025Next Submission window for Br!NK Br!efs 2026: Round 1: ...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 11d
Want the scoop on SWITZERLAND? Pick up a copy of this month's Milwaukee Magazine and check out an interview with our incredible director, Laura Gordon!

SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith opens on October 19, get your tickets at: rtwmke.org/shows/switze...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 12d
For even more thrills, get your tickets for SWITZERLAND. Performances start October 17!
rtwmke.org/shows/switze...
Switzerland | Renaissance Theaterworks
Handsome young emissary, Edward, visits famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Strangers on a Train) at her Swiss hideaway to persuade her to write one final Ripley novel. D...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 12d
Are you ready to enter the world of Tom Ripley? In preparation for our production of SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith, we're counting down with the Ripliad. Today it's books 4 & 5, THE BOY WHO FOLLOWED RIPLEY and RIPLEY UNDER WATER. You can order them from our friends at @boswellbooks.bsky.social
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 14d
Have you heard the news after 33 years Co-Founding Artstic Director Suzan Fete is retiring!
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Confidential inquiries or nominations may be directed to Chartise Clark, Founder & Managing Partner of Avra Search Partners, at [email protected].

#fuzzyfriendfriday
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 14d
We love you Suzan! ❤️
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 14d
Listen to that applause! 🤩
We had a GREAT first rehearsal on Tuesday for our production of SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith and we can't wait to share this thrilling production with you! Save your seat now by going to rtwmke.org/shows/switze...
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 16d
Thank you Suzan for 33 years of incredible leadership, RTW wouldn't be the company it is today without your passion and dedication to Women's Voices. We love you! ❤️
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Renaissance Theaterworks @rtwmke.bsky.social · 16d
RTW’s Board of Directors will launch a national search for its next Artistic Director in mid-October. Confidential inquiries or nominations may be directed to Chartise Clark, Founder & Managing Partner of Avra Search Partners, at [email protected].
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