Lucia E. Schrader

From left to right (front): Rinka Matsuura, Kiegan Kepner, and Christina Henares in "Le Conservatoire" in Momentum at Milwaukee Ballet. Photo credit: Rachel Malehorn. A review of Momentum by Lucia E. Schrader, age 11 On February 21, I watched Momentum, Milwaukee Ballet II’s showcase, at Baumgartner Center for Dance. MBII is a talented group of young male and female dancers from all over the world who are training to become professional dancers! The 2026 showcase, under the direction of Davit...

Mac Heinrich as Magical (center) and the cast of Lovabye Dragon at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Lovabye Dragon by Lucia E. Schrader, age 11 Are you looking for a family-friendly show that’s full of magic? First Stage’s musical production Lovabye Dragon, adapted from the children’s book by Barbara Joosse, is perfect for kids who like dragons, friendship, magic, and music! The creative props, set, and lighting, the lovable music, and the talented actors made this...

Emma Mullin as the Ghost of Christmas Past (left) and Michael Chobanoff as Ebenezer Scrooge (right) in A Christmas Carol: the Musical at Lake Country Playhouse. Photo credit: Jim Baker. A review of A Christmas Carol: the Musical by Lucia E. Schrader, age 10 1/2 Do you like to watch live musicals? Do you like the movie A Christmas Carol ? Combine those two questions and you’ll get a live musical production of A Christmas Carol: the Musical ! On November 28, 2025, I watched Lake Country...