BUG
By Tracy Letts

directed by TBD

April 25–May 9, 2026

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm
LOCATION | Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI


ABOUT THE PLAY

Set in a seedy Oklahoma City motel room, the play centers on the meeting between Agnes, a divorced waitress with a fondness for cocaine and isolation, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter introduced to her by her lesbian friend, R.C. Agnes stays at a hotel in hopes of avoiding her physically abusive ex-husband, Jerry, who was just released from prison. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories and twisted psychological motives. The play was also developed into a movie in 2006 featuring Ashely Judd and Michael Shannon.

CONTENT DISCLOSURE

This production contains adult subject matter. Viewer discretion strongly advised.
We believe in the power of dark art catharsis. As such, every Constructivists production contains provoking words, ideas, and actions. We respect everyone’s boundaries, but also respect those who wish to know as little as possible about this production. General warnings are violence and language.

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Tickets are just $20. Going live after Labor Day.

Tickets are always $20 (+ BTC Fees [sorry]). We believe in accessibly to live theatre for all, which is why we keep our tickets at $20.

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ILLNESS POLICY

If you are ill, please stay home. If you are concerned about recent contact with a sick person, we highly recommend you wear a mask. And as COVID-19 is still a thing, if the Milwaukee COVID risk level is High (orange), we will require masks at your performance. To check the status:

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Parking at the Broadway Theatre Center

The BTC is in a very popular section of the Third Ward. Allow yourself plenty of time to find parking.

 

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