Kids from Wisconsin Gets NEW Presenting Sponsor

Milwaukee, October 24, 2018 – The Kids from Wisconsin (KIDS) will perform in their 51st season with Wisconsin Lutheran College as their new presenting sponsor.

The KIDS travel over 6000 miles each summer, providing performing arts workshops and their iconic, Broadway style show to more than 120,000 people in over 35 communities across the state.

“We are excited to be the presenting sponsor of the Kids from Wisconsin. We share similar missions of providing personal growth, life-changing experiences, and mentorship to the young men and women of today who will become our inspiring leaders of tomorrow,” stated Dr. Daniel Johnson, president of Wisconsin Lutheran College

The Kids from Wisconsin show troupe is a Wisconsin tradition formed in 1969 as part of the Wisconsin State Fair. In 1982 the organization became an independent, non-profit, charitable arts organization, supported through performance fees along with individual and corporate contributions. The Wisconsin State Fair held the Presenting Sponsorship for 50 years. However, in late 2017 the Fair informed the KIDS organization they will no longer continue to sponsor, but will continue to host performances at the Fair.

“We were of course disappointed and saddened by the Fair’s decision, but the KIDS board felt positive that our unique program would be a great fit for just the right presenting sponsor. And, now we are delighted and honored to partner with WLC in a shared mission. They provide the world-class facilities to help us prepare and present our performing season” said Tina Weiss, Executive Director of the Kids from Wisconsin.

The KIDS will continue to provide great entertainment at the Wisconsin State Fair from August 2-11, twice a day at the Associated Bank Amphitheater.

The performance schedule is near complete and posted on the KIDS website.

About Kids From Wisconsin

The Kids from Wisconsin select youth ages 15-20, each February through an extensive, statewide audition process. The chosen youth are professionally trained to provide family-oriented performances to over 120,000 people annually. A KFW experience enhances their members’ professional performing skills, along with developing leadership potential through local outreach programs that teach, mentor and inspire children through the performing arts. KFW also partners with many community service groups to deliver affordable, high-quality entertainment, while helping them raise needed funds for local projects.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.