Milwaukee Theatre Unconference »

There is a pretty cool event coming up that I am excited to be a part of: The Milwaukee Theatre Unconference.  What’s an unconference? An “unconference” brings like-minded people together to discuss topics they want to learn about, teach, and are otherwise passionate about. It’s going to be an exciting learning experience for everyone involved, whether seasoned theatre professionals or just lovers of the [...]

Reconstructing Grimm: Peter Pan Photoshoot »

I had the opportunity to work on a photo shoot with Liz Shipe.  She started a project attempting to put a spin on classic fairy tales and children’s stories.  The results are pretty incredible to say the least.  Here is a short video documentary on the photo project. Reconstructing Grimm: Peter Pan

Tape by Stephen Belber »

Now here is a project I have been looking forward to for a very long time: Tape by StephenBelber. The play’s focus is controversial, intense, violent, and very exciting!  I’ll be playing Vince, a bad‐tempered, drug-dealing volunteer fireman – a very different character from anything I’ve played before. Another aspect of this show is the [...]

Starting A Non-Profit »

Wow. Pink Banana Theatre Co is now officially a non-profit organization; recognized under section 501(c)3 of the IRS code. I helped with the creation of PB about 6 years ago.  I was the Theatre Program Manager at Bucketworks, and part of my job was helping groups start and manage small theatre companies.  Flash forward a [...]

New Job! »

It’s been a great week, take a look! MEDIA RELEASE —————————— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2008 CONTACT:            Matt Kemple, PR & Marketing Manager 414.278.7780 ● mkemple@nextact.org www.nextact.org MATT KEMPLE HIRED TO NEXT ACT MARKETING POSITION After a month long search and over 60 applicants, Next Act Theatre has chosen theatre professional Matt Kemple as [...]