Silliness is Tax-Exempt: Whoopensocker LIVE! at MYArts!
Forget all those W2s and 1099s, the only paperwork we care about is the hilarious stories written by Stephens and Crestwood students! It’s the final Whoopensocker LIVE! show of the season!
Come see this amazing cast turn student imaginations into a giant return of joy! No extensions allowed, we’re closing the books on May 2nd until next season!
WHEN? Friday, May 1st at 6:30 PM & Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 AM
WHERE? Madison Youth Arts Center, Sunrise Theater- 4th floor. (1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI)
HOW? Secure your "tax-exempt" tickets at whoopensocker.org
Warning: This show may contain high levels of silliness. Please consult your local Whoopensocker Professional for more details.
#whoopensocker #TaxDay #KidApproved #MadisonEvents #SeasonFinale #WhoopItUp
Welcome to Whoopensocker City, where stories come to play!
The magical collaboration between @whoopensockerwi and @pbswisconsin brings you a series of arts-integration modules, which leverage the power and playfulness of theatre and creative writing to support student literacy.
I'm so proud and grateful that I got to be part of this project!
Go to /whoopensocker/about/ to access the writing lessons, improv games, and classroom resources for free (link in my bio as well). 🥳
#artsyfartsy #artsintegration #artseducation #artist #teachingartist #nonbinaryartist #nonbinaryfashion #phd #publiceducation #pbs #alohashirt #youthwork #wisconsinpublictelevision #wisconsin #playfullearning #whoop #madisonyouthartscenter #actorlife #calarts #mfa
Happy National Pizza Party Day!
We may not have a pizza party on the final day of the Whoopensocker residency, but we definitely bring the Pizza Party Energy!
Our time together in the classroom wraps up with everyone’s favorite Whoopensocker games and a celebratory sharing session where students choose to read, act out, or cast their classmates in their own stories.
Grab a slice of pizza (or bust out your Pizza Party Energy) on this joyous holiday!
#theaterforyoungaudiences #whoopitup #teachingartists #sockittome #talent #teachingartist #creativewriting #TeachingArtistLife #pizzapartyday #PizzaPartyDay
TO ALL THE MOMS, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM WHOOPENSOCKER. We love you, and love to be you on stage! Video by Leo Costello at @madisonyouthartscenter on May 1, 2026.
WE ARE ABOUT TO START THE SHOW!!! ARE YOU READY?
Join us for an incredible performance featuring Stephens and Crestwood students’ stories live on a professional stage!
WHEN? Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm & Saturday, May 2nd at 11am
WHERE? Madison Youth Arts Center, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI
HOW? To purchase tickets, visit whoopensocker.org
National Bus Driver Appreciation Day
The wheels on the bus go round and round!
The drivers on the bus make those wheels go round and round and round the town!
The riders on the bus say, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU!”
Want to help ensure a smooth ride to our performances? $250 fully covers one school’s transportation! You can make a donation at whoopensocker.org.
#theaterforyoungaudiences #whoopitup #teachingartists #sockittome #talent #teachingartist #creativewriting #TeachingArtistLife #nationalbusdriverappreciationday #NationalBusDriverAppreciationDay
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Join us for an incredible performance featuring Glenn Stephens Elementary School and Crestwood Elementary School students’ stories live on a professional stage!
WHEN? Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm & Saturday, May 2nd at 11am
WHERE? Madison Youth Arts Center, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI
HOW? To purchase tickets, visit whoopensocker.org
MEET THE CAST FOR THIS WEEKEND'S WHOOPENSOCKER LIVE!
WHERE:
Madison Youth Arts (MYArts)
Sunrise Theater 4th Floor
1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
WHEN:
Friday, May 1 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 AM
TICKETS:
Free for children | $20 for adults
Available at the door or online at Whoopensocker.org
Take a Chance Day!
In the Whoopensocker classroom, we encourage students to take risks and try something new, whether that’s practicing writing hard words, joining a warm-up activity, or sharing a story in front of their peers.
Scaffolding risk-taking, an idea coined by Whoopensocker Mayor, Erica, lies at the heart of what we do. It means creating supports for students to take risks with their ideas. For example, a call-and-response warm-up allows everyone to participate without the pressure to create something original. For Erica, risk taking is an essential feature of teaching and learning!
What’s something new you will try today?
#theaterforyoungaudiences #whoopitup #teachingartists #sockittome #talent #teachingartist #creativewriting #TeachingArtistLife #takeachanceday #TakeAChanceDay
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Join us for an incredible performance featuring Glenn Stephens Elementary School and Crestwood Elementary School students’ stories live on a professional stage!
WHEN? Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm & Saturday, May 2nd at 11am
WHERE? Madison Youth Arts Center, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI
HOW? To purchase tickets, visit whoopensocker.org
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY? OR MAKE YOU CHILD WORK DAY?
Enjoy "The Costco Baby" written in 2025 by Latif, Ibtihel, Ethan, Natalie at GGlenn Stephens Elementary School
One day a baby named Costco was advertising for Costco. The baby is hungry and sees some watermelon in a Tesla tire. The baby crawls into the tire and gets trapped. The baby cries out with the only two words she knows, "Costco Pizza!!!" Michael, the Costco pizza man brings a pizza to the baby and leaves. The baby cries out again, "Costco pizza." This time, customers come and ask for pizza. So, the baby shares it with them and gets rescued.
The End.
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Join us for an incredible performance featuring Stephens and Crestwood students’ stories live on a professional stage!
WHEN? Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm & Saturday, May 2nd at 11am
WHERE? Madison Youth Arts Center, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI
HOW? To purchase tickets, visit whoopensocker.org
