Madison Theatre Guild 75th Anniversary Celebration
Bartell Theatre 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
The venerable Madison Theatre Guild made its debut in 1946 with sponsorship by the Madison Board of Education, presenting The Late George Apley at West and East high schools. The company will revisit a section of the play, by John P. Marquand and George S. Kaufman, as part of an event celebrating 75 years of theater, also featuring a sing-along, silent auction, and food from Banzo. Admission is free, but RSVP to info@madisontheatreguild.org.
media release: On June 11, 2022, the Madison Theatre Guild (MTG) will welcome its patrons – past, present, and future – to a celebration of its 75th season at the Bartell Community Theatre, 113 East Mifflin Street, Madison. The FREE celebration will include food from Banzo, complimentary beverages, entertainment, and a silent auction.
MTG was formed in 1946, when a small group of community members met at the Wisconsin Union Theatre to develop plans for creating a community theater. In November of that year, MTG presented its first production, The Late George Apley, by John P. Marquand and George S. Kaufman. The play was performed at West High School on November 23, 1946, and at East High School on November 30, 1946.
The party will be at the Bartell from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and will feature a short scene from The Late George Apley and a sing-along!
"We are so happy to be able to honor MTG's patrons and to thank them for our first 75 years," said MTG President Jim Chiolino. "We would be particularly thrilled to welcome people who have been part of your illustrious past, whether they performed, designed, or volunteered for us over the years."
In every year since 1946, MTG has presented affordable, excellent theater for the people of southern Wisconsin. Since the 1960s, MTG has occupied a historic 1939 Firehouse on Monroe Street, where the company builds sets, rehearses productions, and maintains costumes, set pieces, and properties.
The June 11 celebration is free to all. MTG simply asks that people RSVP by email to info@madisontheatreguild.org.
Madison Theatre Guild (MTG) was founded in 1946. As Madison's oldest community theater group, we have produced nearly 400 productions for all ages in our 75 seasons. We pride ourselves on being an organization in which people of all ages and experience levels can participate. Whether it's on or off the stage, our members will provide the tools to support your needs to refine your skills in the theater arts. We also pride ourselves on our efforts to enlarge the "community" in community theater.