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Commissioned Theatre Production by the Milwaukee High School of the Arts Theatre Department, Tricia LaCroix & Gus Rich, educators
Interview with Gus Rich
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Milwaukee High School of the Arts Theatre Members & Tricia LaCroix & Gus Rich, Theatre & Film Educators
Our program is aligned with National Core Arts Standards for Theater where students are engaged in rigorous academic study learning advanced skills based on a college level curriculum. Many students continue to study theatre in secondary education. The fundamental education received at MHSA prepares our graduates, many of whom have gone on after graduation to major in theatere, television and film studios across the country. Multiple productions in our three performance spaces allow students to apply their classroom learning in a real world environment. The Theatre & Film Program at MHSA works directly with many local organizations such as the Skylight Opera Theater and The Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in addition to masterclasses with professionals.
A graduate of MHSA’s Theatre Department in 2006 herself, Mrs. LaCroix is happy to be back in her new favorite role as “teacher”. She attended UW-Stevens Point and received her BFA in Acting. After a hiatus from the world of Theatre, Mrs. LaCroix came back to MHSA to work as a secretary and the Parent Coordinator. During that time, she also went back to school to receive her Theatre Education degree from UW-Milwaukee. Mrs. LaCroix has performed in over 20 productions and she is grateful to be able to share her passion for Theatre with her students.
Mr. Augustus Rich
Not only is he MHSA’s Technical Director, Mr. Rich teaches 3 Theatre courses as well. He is a director, lighting designer and performer. Mr. Rich graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Theater and has been an acting teacher and Technical Director at Milwaukee High School of the Arts since 2007. He has presided over the technical needs of over two hundred performances during his tenure at MHSA as well as directing and writing plays for the MHSA Black Box and Wildrick theaters.