May 2026Project In Pictures

PROJECT IN PICTURES The Show Goes On

EUA, Fisher Dachs Associates, and Ring & DuChateau |

Photos: Peter McCullough

In 2026, “Milwaukee Rep,” one of the nation’s first and largest regional theaters, will feature fan-favorite productions such as Footloose and Twelve Angry Men in addition to newer titles such as John Proctor is the Villian; thanks to design by EUA with theater consultants Fisher Dachs Associates and lighting consultants Ring & DuChateau, thespians and guests alike are able to enjoy the spoils of an updated Associated Bank Theater Center. The changes to the historic Wisconsin site include a new 30,000-sq-ft glass structure that connects to the theater company’s 1898 landmark building as well as expanded, upgraded, and/or restored performance areas and pre-event spaces. The project complies with the National Park Service Historic Preservation Standards.

A newly installed, flexible mainstage configuration complements programmable smart lighting and a laser projection system.

Century-old brick walls and arches are highlighted in the evenings with new interior architectural lighting.

Color-changing façade lighting not only accentuates the volume of the new glass entryway, it also adds an element of dynamism to the theater’s nighttime appearance.

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