About Us
Formed in 2012, Treehouse Theater is a 501c3 federal nonprofit organization ~ EIN #45-5119877 ~ operating by the grace of our Board members,
a small staff, and countless volunteers. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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MISSION
To enrich the lives of children and their families by providing quality theater arts education and performance opportunities​​
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2024-25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Eric Nycz
Vice President - Denise Kitzerow
Secretary - Martin Schaller
Treasurer - John Iannitello
Susan Bown, Jeff Brandenburg, Amy Edler, Barb Schweitzer, Ginger Snyder-Van Ells, Matt Wallander
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STAFF
Managing Director - Jeanette Greenwood Kane
Artistic Director - Erin Nycz
Costume Shop Manager - Rachel Danay
Producer, Home Stage musicals - Elizabeth Schoepp
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2024-25 COMMITTEES
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EDUCATION
Chair: Erin Nycz
Board Members: Amy Edler
Madde Gilmore, Lisa Heili, Margaret Iannitello, Elizabeth Schoepp, Katie Jo Shimulunas, Deanne Stokes
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EXECUTIVE / FINANCE
Chair: Eric Nycz
Board Members: John Iannitello, Denise Kitzerow, Martin Schaller
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FACILITY
Chair: John Iannitello
Board Members: Jeff Brandenburg, Matt Wallander
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CORE VALUES
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We wish to share our passion for theater and the arts with the community
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We are dedicated to integrity, creativity, transparency, and fun
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We respect and embrace the uniqueness of all children while teaching life skills
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We provide a fun, nurturing, safe environment for people of all ages to connect, collaborate, learn, and grow together
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We value and respect the skills and commitment of staff, students, families, and volunteers
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We believe in servant leadership and engagement within our community
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We are dedicated to long-term financial sustainability
OUR STORY
Since 2012, Treehouse Theater (THT) has provided the Northeast Wisconsin community with year-round theater education opportunities, inspiring students ages 6 to 18 to safely explore their creativity and individuality. Theater education classes and specialty workshops offer small group instruction for skill development while musicals and One Acts require educators and students to work together to bring a show to the stage. THT educators consistently teach important life skills through theater, building each student’s self-confidence and helping to mold them into responsible, compassionate adults.
In 2019, THT purchased the building at 910 Washington St and created their own 11,000 sq ft rehearsal studio and small-scale performance venue. Once limited to the lakeshore, families now come from Sheboygan, Brillion, Green Bay, and beyond to participate in programming and join in the audiences.
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THT offers the student leadership development program and all hours served qualify for area high school's community service requirement. When accepted as Jr. production team members, students between ages 14-18 can observe the organizational process and grow to appreciate the many challenges encountered during each production. Under the guidance of an adult mentor, many students have stepped forward to lead an aspect of a THT summer camp musical. The two sessions of the 2024 summer productions of Frozen KIDS were each led by students in the positions of Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Set Decorator, Props Design, Make up Design, and Hair Design.
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Each THT offering serves to strengthen the arts community by attracting students from multiple public and private schools as well as from home school settings. The April 2024 production of Mary Poppins JR featured 58 student actors who attend 24 different schools or are home schooled. THT takes great pride in exceeding the commonly low expectations for youth theater and audiences are repeatedly impressed by the high-quality sets, costumes, lighting, and talent level of the performers.
COSTUME SET RENTALS
Our BEAUTIFUL youth costume sets are available for rent and we ship across the US to schools and community theater groups: www.TreehouseTheaterCostumes.com.