Multimedia
Telling stories with Ex Fabula
No stand-up, no pontification. Just the story, the stage and YOU.
Apr 29th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Anjl Rodee of the Whiskey Belles
Backstage wraps its Milwaukee Music series with Anjl Rodee of vintage country trio the Whiskey Belles
Apr 23rd, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Gallery Night Special: Makeal Flammini
Makeal Flammini's illustrations of assassinated female political figures are about strength, not power. And politics -- not political statements.
Apr 16th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
On not being a cover band of yourself
Improv wizard Jason Wietlispach never steps in the same river twice.
Apr 9th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
The troubadour Pezzettino
Mark starts a new music series with Pezzettino, Milwaukee's one-lady indie accordionist, performance artist and video-maker.
Mar 11th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Michael Gull and Michael D’Aquisto on life-and-death comedy
Two really funny Milwaukee comedians tell you why hecklers can be beautiful.
Jan 6th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Lee Ernst’s Fight Club
The 29-year veteran actor is preparing for uncertainty as a new artistic director ascends at The Rep. And his take on starting a fight club.
Dec 23rd, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Jim Fletcher and Combat Theatre
What could be more gratifying than writing, directing and performing in a play about Martha Stewart in a submarine in 24 hours?
Dec 15th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Molly Rhode, 63 kids and the Best Christmas Ever
Molly Rhode was a member of the Theater Academy when she first appeared in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Now, she's at it again. Also, listen for the awesome children's chorus.
Dec 9th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Brett Favre — merely a player, and football the stage?
Actor, playwright and sports commentator David "Copperfield" Begel joins Mark to discuss Wisconsin's own prodigal son through the lens of the Greek Olympian tradition and more.
Oct 27th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Erik Rose and Marla Campbell
The illustrators and former Tastes Like Chicken staffers discuss creative work, making a magazine, collaborating with people you like and the joys and challenges of teaching.
Oct 14th, 2009 by amy elliott
Trial and error with Dwellephant
Dwellephant will try anything once, and he's not afraid if he fails. A hand-painted graphic novel? Live art? Political cartoons? Why not!
Oct 6th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
