Bringing Students’ Stories to the Stage in “Whoopensocker LIVE!”
A one-of-a-kind variety show written by Madison elementary school students, performed by professional actors.
Event Details
Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time
11 a.m.-noon
Location
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (671 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713)
Description
Join us for "Whoopensocker LIVE!"—a sketch theatre show built entirely from the stories and imaginations of MMSD third grade students, brought to life by professional actors, improvisers, and musicians.
Coming to the groundbreaking Center for Black Excellence and Culture, a cast of Madison-based artists who embody the rich diversity of students in the community will bring original, youth-authored stories to this powerful new stage.
Coming to the groundbreaking Center for Black Excellence and Culture, a cast of Madison-based artists who embody the rich diversity of students in the community will bring original, youth-authored stories to this powerful new stage.
Website
Cost
$20 per ticket | Free for UW-Madison students | Free for children. Tickets available at the door or online at whoopensocker.org.
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 773-720-4839 or email mereibey@gmail.com to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Saturday, October 31, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.