Bringing Students’ Stories to the Stage in “Whoopensocker LIVE!”
A one-of-a-kind variety show written by elementary school students, performed by Madison’s best actors, improvisers, and musicians.
Event Details
Date
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (671 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713)
Description
Join us for “Whoopensocker LIVE!” — a variety show built entirely from stories written by MMSD 3rd and 4th graders, brought to life by Madison’s best actors, improvisers, and musicians. Coming to the 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.
This performance is made possible by the Madison Arts Commission and Wisconsin Arts Board.
This performance is made possible by the Madison Arts Commission and Wisconsin Arts Board.
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 Friday, October 30, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.