Forward Theater Company
Guilty Pleasures Monologue Festival
Thursday, May 8 - Saturday, May 10
Promenade Hall
Age Recommendation
13 and up
Twelve original monologues. Written by playwrights in Wisconsin and across the country.
Revealing the comedies and tragedies found in our hidden vices.
Indulge in an evening of confession and hilarity at our eighth Monologue Festival, “Guilty Pleasures”! This time, the stage becomes a sanctuary for the secret indulgences we dare not admit. This festival of original works promises a delightful journey through the joys, embarrassments and sweet reliefs that come from embracing our most private delights.
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Thu, May 8, 2025
7:30 PM
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Fri, May 9, 2025
7:30 PM
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Sat, May 10, 2025
2:00 PM
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Sat, May 10, 2025
7:30 PM
Thanks to our season sponsors
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Distillery
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Thanks to our media sponsors
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Multiple Showtimes -
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Multiple Showtimes -
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Multiple Showtimes