Production Footage by Traveling Lemur Productions | Additional Cabot Footage by Plum Media | Music from A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream by Eric Svejcar | Edited by Nathaniel Unger
A Pivotal Moment...
A Powerful Future.
For 65 seasons, Skylight Music Theatre has brought its audiences moments that spark joy, inspire courage, and bring a community together. You have helped us create those moments.
Skylight is at a financial crossroads, and while our challenges are real, so is our optimism. With a dynamic new leadership team in place, we have been building remarkable momentum and already see the spark of what’s possible.
We need your help right now to get us to our next chapter.
You Can Help Us Keep the Curtain Up!
In a post-pandemic world, where audiences have not fully returned, and with dwindling funding and reduced corporate and individual giving, sustaining one of the most ambitious art forms - Music Theatre - has become more challenging than ever. From hand-building intricate sets that transport audiences to another world, to paying the wages of the incredible local artists who bring our stories to life, to licensing the rights to beloved musicals, every dollar truly counts. Your support ensures that Skylight can continue creating unforgettable theatre that uplifts, inspires, and connects us all.
Though we’ve made successful strategic efforts to control spending, there are foundational expenses that we simply cannot eliminate.
Some examples:
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Housing for out-of-town Actors’ Equity Association stage manager for one show: $4,000
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Live orchestras for next season: $56,000
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Healthcare for Skylight staff: $100,000
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Royalties for a typical season: $150,000
Your Gift Creates Magic:
Why Invest in Skylight’s Future
Every dollar contributed helps us:
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Complete our 65th season successfully and plan for 65 more.
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Sustain local artists, musicians, and staff.
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Build our educational programs and foster new revenue streams.
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Continue providing exceptional music theatre experiences.
Please consider making a donation today.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.
Three Easy Ways to Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Skylight Music Theatre
1. Download this form and mail a check to:
Skylight Music Theatre
158 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202​
2. Call the Skylight Music Theatre Box Office at (414) 291-7800 and provide your credit card details over the phone.​
3. Follow this link and donate directly online.
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Whatever way you donate, you'll receive a letter in the mail confirming your donation that can be used for tax purposes.
Thank You for Believing in Skylight!