The Skylighters, Skylight Opera Theatre's 'Friends' Organization

Benefits | Volunteer Opportunities | Skylighters Board

A fun and unique way to be involved with Skylight Opera Theatre, The Skylighters of Wisconsin is an auxiliary volunteer group that helps to further the mission of the Skylight Opera Theatre. The Skylighters organize and run great events that raise important funds to support the Skylight. You can help us make any or all of them a success by lending your time and talents.

To become a member or volunteer, contact Special Events and Donor Relations Manager Madeline Cope at 414-299-4972 or by email.

Skylighters Membership Benefits
Anybody who supports the theatre by giving of their time can be a Skylighter! All Skylighters members receive:

  • Invitations and discounts to various events
  • Backstage tours, accompanied by performances and tasty treats
  • A newsletter that keeps you informed during the Skylight's season
  • A service-based relationship with a network of great Milwaukee professionals in both the artistic and business communities
  • The friendship and company of good people, who enjoy giving of themselves to benefit others
  • Many opportunities to have great fun!

Volunteer Opportunities

Skylight Night Gala - the best party in town!
Our largest annual black-tie fundraising event features dining, live performances, auctions, and a grand good time for the guests, as well as Skylight staff and volunteers. Serve on a committee to help organize auctions, food, decorations, entertainment, and more.
For more information on this event, contact Madeline Cope at 414-299-4972 or by email.
Click Here to see photos from Skylight Night 2009.

Wine Tasting Event
This highly popular event, generously sponsored by Wine Maniacs of Oconomowoc, features wines from around the world accompanied by gastronomic treats from area restaurants. Help coordinate wine, food and raffle item donations before the event or volunteeer the night of - more fun every year!

Company Dinners
Cook a main dish for the traditional pot-luck dinner that kicks off every new production rehearsal period. Meet cast members, directors and designers while getting an insider's look at the creative process for the shows.

Curtain Call
Organize this annual "Friend-raising" event to bring new faces into the Skylight family. This event features good food, beverages, networking and a performance - all at an affordable price.

Other volunteer opportunities

Skylighters Board
Gain leadership and board experience. Meet other young professionals and community volunteers. Work with fellow Skylight enthusiasts on both fundraising and friend-raising activities to support the Skylight.

For more information, please contact Skylighters Coordinator Madeline Cope at 414-299-4972 or by email.

Skylighters of Wisconsin
2010-2011 Board Members

Jamie Delgadillo Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Heather Dunn West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Karissa Feller Zizzo Group PR & Marketing
Monika Harris Quarles & Brady
Sherry Johnson Assurant Health
Amy Schmidt Jones Michael Best and Friedrich
Jeanne Kessler Johnson Controls
Sarah Krause Foley and Lardner
Rebecca Lawnicki Henak Law
Chris Layden Jefferson Wells
Karen Lemmer Cargill
Samantha Maldonado Maldonado
Time Warner
Kate Mann Community Volunteer
Sara Miller Nova Systems, Inc.
Anne Nimke Pinstripe, Inc.
Farand Pawlak Rockwell Automation
Bobbi Polacheck Community Volunteer
Mary Jo Trotter Robert W. Baird
Kay Valcq Community Volunteer
Britt Waller Rockwell Automation
Stephanie Wesselowski Jefferson Wells

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