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THE SUM OF US is Theatrical Tendencies' final show of our current 8th season and was a hit Off Broadway in 1990. It was later made into a film starring Russell Crowe.  We’re calling it “a comedy about Family, Finding Love and Footy.” 

​This charming play explores the unusual relationship between an aging widower, Harry and his out-and-proud gay son, Jeff.  One evening, after meeting up with a gardener named Greg in a local pub, Jeff brings him home and, of course, Harry decides to get to know Greg a little better - much to Jeff’s chagrin.  Greg isn’t out to his family and finds Harry’s interest in Jeff’s date most unusual and a bit unsettling.

Meanwhile, Harry also has a new flame in his life: a woman he has met through a dating service.  Will Joyce be put off by Jeff’s homosexuality or will she accept him as warmly as his father does?  Will wedding bells ring for Harry & Joyce?  What does the future hold for all our characters?
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2025 PLANNED EVENTS​​​​
  • June: Joe Stanke Exhibit: BOOKS AND MORE
  • June: Theatrical Tendencies Production THE SUM OF US
  • July:  Wher Nature Center Photography Exhibit
  • July:  Inspiration Studios ORIGINAL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 
  • July: Kith & Kin Theatre Collective: BARD BITES--A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
  • August:  Trout Theatre Production:  TARTUFFE
  • August:  ROCK/PAPER/SCISSORS Exhibit (Carol Glaser, Diane Ulezelski, Kathy Ortiz)
  • September:  ArtOnThePlazaVIII & WAAC Artists Showcase
  • September:  Lee Grantham Exhibit 
  • September: Theatrical Tendencies Cabaret Show
  • October:  Paul Terrien & John Zieloski Exhibit
  • October: Theatrical Tendencies Production: SHE KILLS MONSTERS
  • October/November:  Milwaukee Rock Opera:  GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT
  • November:  Theatrical Tendencies PRODUCTION TBA
  • November/December: ART SALE EXTRAVAGANZA 2025

​2026 PLANNED EVENTS
  • January: Theatrical Tendencies Staged Reading
  • February:
  • March: Theatrical Tendencies PRODUCTION
  • April:  Leah & Zakia Exhibit
  • May: Kith & Kin Theatre Collective: OF THREAD AND THORN
  • June:  Theatrical Tendencies PRODUCTION TBA
  • July:  Inspiration Studios 2nd ANNUAL ORIGINAL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 
  • August:
  • September:
  • October:
  • November: 
  • November/December: ART SALE EXTRAVAGANZA 2026




















INSPIRATION STUDIOS opened its doors in March of 2014 to the greater Milwaukee community.  Located in West Allis, the 1930's tuscan design building will bring new arts to downtown West Allis.  Many volunteers worked diligently to transform the space into an ART GALLERY and THEATRE.  The following pages will offer:
ART GALLERY
  • Home to Erico's Gallery 
  • Inspiration Studios welcomes emerging and established artists 
  • Contact Erico Ortiz, Gallery Director, for more information
THEATRE / PERFORMANCE SPACE
  • Available for rental by performing arts groups and individuals
  • Contact Erico Ortiz for more information

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