Presented by Christine Symchych & Jim McNulty

New Age

By Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Jade King Carroll

March 22 — April 24, 2022

Stiemke Studio

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes no intermission
Recommended Age: 16 and up

Four Women Prove That Age Is Just A Number

Told through music, movement and lyrical storytelling, New Age follows four women at different junctures in life as they contend with their sexuality, insecurities and legacies. Cass loves art and continues to redefine herself after divorce, Lisette recounts how she became a writer as she faces health challenges, Candy has carved out a life for herself and despite struggles remains upbeat, and Liberty, the youngest of the group, begins her career as a rock musician. Edgy, joyful and authentic, Pulitzer Prize nominee Dael Orlandersmith’s distinctive style brings the stories of these resilient women to life as they prove that they are defined by much more than age.

A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production

Executive Producers
Croen Foundation • Mara & Craig Swan

Associate Producer
Krista Kile

The Stiemke Studio Season is presented by Four-Four Foundation.

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Reviews

“An absorbing show for women and people who love them…nuanced”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Hopeful…an invitation to keep living at any age… killer vocals and guitar licks”

BroadwayWorld

“A poetic blend of music, movement and dialogue… Moving, poignant and often humorous”

Shepherd Express

“Cosmic cultural connections that keep the hourlong piece so interesting… four impressive actors.”

Urban Milwaukee

“The level of acting is spectacular”

Shepherd Express

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Creative Team

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Featured Events

Panel Discussion:
Wisdom, Beauty and Bias: A Look at Ageism

Sunday, April 24, 2pm • Post-Performance

Join us for an intergenerational panel discussion on the “ism” that challenges how we view life experience, sensuality, and more.

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Featured News

Making it New:
Dael Orlandersmith’s Play Offers New Perspectives on an Age-Old Problem

By Mike Fischer

Evincing the striking lyricism that Milwaukee Rep audiences have witnessed in productions of Orlandersmith’s Yellowman (2011), Until the Flood (2018), and Antonio’s Song/I Was Dreaming of a Son(2022), New Age is a choreopoem featuring four women whose unfolding stories are braided together through music.