ABOUT JONATHAN HETLER

Jonathan Hetler is a theatre director and artistic producer whose work focuses on creating large-scale theatrical experiences that center audience connection and communal storytelling.

His directing practice spans musicals, classic plays, and immersive performance environments. He is particularly interested in productions that activate architectural space, foreground ensemble storytelling, and invite audiences into a shared civic encounter.

Jonathan currently serves as Artistic Producer at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, where his work includes directing, casting leadership, project development, and event-based artistic initiatives. His career reflects a hybrid artistic leadership model that bridges creative vision with institutional strategy.

He has directed productions ranging from musical theatre and contemporary plays to site-specific performance, and his artistic work is driven by a belief that theatre functions as both ritual and gathering.

He is passionate about developing projects that expand the boundaries between audience and performance while maintaining accessibility, emotional clarity, and theatrical rigor.