Professional Connections and Alumni

We have established invaluable professional theatre partnerships across the US and professional guest artists regularly contribute to our programming. Every year, professional companies come to Parkside to hold auditions and interviews because of our reputation. Many of our students intern, apprentice, or are employed in the professional theatre prior to graduation. Each semester we take all of our students to see professional theatre productions in Milwaukee or Chicago and integrate those productions into our courses. We encourage you to do study abroad programs in theatre – and to see the world.

Once a year, Parkside theatre students go through a process called talent reviews. Professional actors, directors, designers, stage managers, and casting directors come to Parkside to conduct talent auditions/portfolio reviews and give feedback to each student. This is a great opportunity for students to make professional connections and potentially be employed in theatrical careers post-graduation.