Wisconsin Idea Spotlight: Arts as Activism

Wisconsin Studio, Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI

The Line Breaks Opening Reception will feature refreshments, light catering, bar, and DJ. Throughout the space, we will install an exhibition of First Wave visual and design artists to present and discuss their work with guests. This event is free to attend. Registration is required due to capacity restrictions.

Free

Line Breaks Festival Showcase

Playhouse Theater, Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI

This evening showcase will include performances by First Wave 14th Cohort Ensemble, First Wave Touring Ensemble, and conclude with a debut staging of summer, somewhere by First Wave alum Danez Smith, featuring a small ensemble of First Wave scholars directed by Professor Chris Walker. This event is free to attend. Registration is required due to capacity restrictions.

Free

Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase

Playhouse Theater, Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI

This evening showcase will include performances by First Wave 14th Cohort Ensemble, 12th Cohort member Dawry Ruiz’s Speakeasy, and the JVN Project’s Fashion Show. Featuring special performances by musical trio Klassik, B~Free, and Quinten Farr. This event is free to attend. Registration is required due to capacity restrictions.

Free