Kids from Wisconsin 50th Tour

By Tina Weiss

Directed by Taras Nahirniak

The summer of 2018 marks the 50th anniversary for the Kids From Wisconsin. The KIDS perform each summer throughout Wisconsin with twice daily shows at the Wisconsin State Fair. They began in 1969 to showcase the best faces and talent of Wisconsin's youth. They have remained true to their mission and are now one of the most iconic and beloved performing troupes throughout Wisconsin. Performing in nearly 65 shows each summer to over 120,000 terrific fans.

This wholesome group of performers showcases the best of the best in musical talent.

Produced by Kids from Wisconsin. Auditions at Haas Fine Arts at UW Eau Claire, and at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N Water Street, Milwaukee

Performances: June 21 - August 17, 2018

Performances Dates

Date

Show

Hosted by

21-Jun

Premier in West Allis

TBD

22-Jun

Bay view - Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park

Bayview Neighborhood Assoc.
and Milwaukee County Parks

23-Jun

Ripon - Ripon HS PAC

Ripon Chamber of Commerce

24-Jun

Brewers Game

Milwaukee Brewers

25-Jun

Milwaukee Workshop at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

Kids from Wisconsin

26-Jun

River Falls - UWRF

University of River Falls Concert Series

27-Jun

New Richmond - New Richmond HS Theatre

New Richmond Rotary

28-Jun

Tomah TBD

29-Jun

Brillon - Endries Theatre

Endries Performing Arts Center

1-Jul

Whitefish Bay - Music in the Glen, Whitefish Bay HS Theatre

Music in the Glen, City of Glendale

2-Jul

Private Show

4-Jul

Monona - Monona Festival

Monona Festival

5-Jul

Cedarburg - Cedarburg HS Theatre

Port Washington HS Music Dept.

6-Jul

Plymouth - Plymouth HS Theatre

Plymouth Arts Center

7-Jul

Walworth - Big Foot HS PAC

Big Foot High School Band Program

8-Jul

Dubuque - Dubuque Arboretum

Dubuque Arts Council

10-Jul

TBD

11-Jul

Shawano - Shawano HS Theatre

Wolf River Harmony Chorus

12-Jul

Manitowoc - Capital Civic Center

Manitowoc Noon Rotary

13-Jul

Brussels - Southern Door HS Auditorium

Southern Door Community Auditorium

15-Jul

Marshfield - Marshfield HS Theatre

School District of Marshfield - Music Dept.

16-Jul

Wisconsin Rapids - Wisconsin Rapids Performing Arts Center

The Arts Council of South Wood County

17-Jul

Antigo - Antigo High School Theatre

Antigo Rotary Club

18-Jul

Rice Lake - Rice Lake HS Theatre

Rice Lake Kiwanis

19-Jul

TBD

20-Jul

Fort Atkinson - Fort Atkinson HS Theatre

Fort Atkinson High School Music Dept.

21-Jul

TBD

22-Jul

Oshkosh - Leach Amphitheatre

Oshkosh Parks Department

25-Jul

Hartford - Schauer Arts Center

Schauer Arts and Activities Center

26-Jul

New London - New London HS Theatre

New London Lions Club

27-Jul

TBD

29-Jul

Milwaukee - Peck Pavilion

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

31-Jul

Wausau - Wisconsin Valley Fair

Wisconsin Valley Fair

8/2 - 8/12 Aug 12

Wisconsin State Fair  

Wisconsin State Fair

14-Aug

Stevens Point - Sentry Theatre

Plover Kiwanis Club

15-Aug

Fond du lac - Buttermilk Park

Fond Du Lac Symphonic Band

16-Aug

De Pere - St. Norbert College, Walter Theatre

Kiwanis club of Allouez-Greater Green Bay

17-Aug

Monona - Monona Grove HS Theatre

Monona Grove show Choir

 

Call 414-266-7067 for more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

2/16/2018
2/23/2018
2/24/2018
2/25/2018

Announcing the 2018 Kids from Wisconsin Auditions!

The KIDS from Wisconsin have begun their search for the most talented performers, ages 15-20 across the state. Instrumentalists and vocalists/dancers should apply online for a spot at the annual February auditions to be held February 16th in Eau Claire and February 23rd-25th in Milwaukee.

Auditions for the 2018 season (the KFW 50th anniversary year)
Eau Claire
February 16 (Friday) - UW Eau Claire
Haas Fine Arts Building, 2PM to 6PM

Milwaukee
February 23 (Friday) - Milwaukee
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 3PM to 6PM
February 24 (Saturday) - Milwaukee
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 9AM to 6PM
February 25 (Sunday) - Milwaukee
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 10AM to 4PM

Milwaukee auditions include:
Audition critique and feedback
Personal interview
KFW overview session

Seeking 35 Performers
22- Singer/dancers
13 - Instrumentalists to include: Percussion, Piano/Synth, Guitar, Bass, Trombones (Bass and Tenor), Trumpets, Woodwinds (must play alto, tenor and possibly baritone saxophones and clarinet)

Eligibility
Must be a Wisconsin resident or Wisconsin college resident
Must be between the ages of 15 and 20 from June 1 and August 20, 2018

Fill out online application: www.kidsfromwisconsin.org/info and all required documentation. Walk on auditions welcome, only if time allows.

Full summer commitment from June through August 20th

Out of state college students may inquire about alternative audition options: 414-266-7067