Welcome to the home of the Milwaukee Rock Theatre [MRT].  We are a theatre company dedicated to performing rock operas, rock musicals and concept albums.  In addition to producing classic rock productions like JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and HAIR, MRT also intends to explore more innovative works, new works, and lesser produced works.  We have been producing our shows at the Turner Ballroom, generally in the Spring and Fall.  MRT formed in the summer of 2002 and has produced four shows--TOMMY, the rock musical revue ROCK ON BROADWAY, HAIR and a FESTIVAL OF CONCEPT ALBUMS.
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  Don Linke
  Artistic Director		 Don obtained a degree in Theater in 1982 from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.  He has over 20 years of experience in the theater and in film as performer, director, playwright and musical composer.  He worked for five years with the Milwaukee Rock Opera, serving on their board of directors, and composed a rock opera based on Bram Stoker's Dracula that was previewed in 1997 (Drakula).  Don currently hosts a Web site dedicated to new rock musicals (www.donlinke.com/musicals).
 

 

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  Michael Brandenburg
  Musical Director		 Michael is the leader of the Milwaukee-based rock band Ka.  His band performs a mix of punk, metal and acoustic work, with progressive influences.  Ka has garnered a substantial local following, opening for King's X at The Rave, and has achieved top 50 ranking in Mp3.com's progressive rock worldwide chart.  Michael worked with the Milwaukee Rock Opera for two years and has recently been retained to compose the music for a rock musical currently under development in Chicago, Illinois.
 

 

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  Brian Bruendl
  Band Director		 Brian played drums for MRT's production of TOMMY, and now continues as band director.  He has performed with numerous musical groups including True Heart Susie, Mudflap, Billy Seidel, Sweet Polly, the Psychobunnies and has done live and studio session work with many others.  Currently he is the drummer for the Milwaukee bands Upside Groove Coalition and Reilly.
 

 


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  Dan Stolper
  Choral Director

 Dan received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education- Vocal/Choral from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, during which he was active in the Concert and Vocal Jazz Choirs.  Since 1988 has held the position of Choral Editor for Hal Leonard Corporation in Milwaukee, the leading publisher of printed music.  He also is the Director of Music at Redeemer United Church of Christ in Sussex, where duties include accompanying and writing/arranging for the choir and other special music.

 

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