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Sheri Williams Pannell, head of the musical theater program at UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts, will direct the world premiere of "Vel & Groppi: In the Deep Tracks," at the 2026 Black Arts MKE Theatre Festival.
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5 reasons why Black Arts MKE Theatre Festival is worth checking out

by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

For both young Black performers and for audience members of all ages and hues, the annual Black Arts MKE Theatre Festival offers experiences that are difficult to find elsewhere in Milwaukee.

This year’s festival takes place Aug. 12-29 at multiple locations, with a mix of ticketed and free events. Designed by Black Arts MKE “to uplift and honor Black creatives,” it includes workshops to help young talents sharpen their skills, as well as stage performances.

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Here are five reasons to attend a festival event:

Buy tickets and register for events by visiting Black Arts MKE’s Facebook page.

Note: This story was reposted with updated information.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 5 reasons why Black Arts MKE Theatre Festival is worth checking out

Reporting by Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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