Backstage with Mark Metcalf
Mark Metcalf interviews local artists, musicians, filmmakers, arts administrators, writers and other members of Milwaukee’s cultural movement.
Drummers get more love?
Local crooner Chris DeMay talks about drumming legends, Milwaukee's local music scene and the truth about groupies.
Feb 2nd, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
On the road with Johnny Beehner
Local comedian prefers the open road, doesn't mind hecklers and recalls his worst gigs ever.
Jan 27th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
The women of Broadminded Comedy
Who says you have to be ugly to be funny? The zany women of Milwaukee's Broadminded Comedy group prove otherwise.
Jan 19th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Carlo Besasie, finalist in the People’s Choice Pitch Awards
Carlo Besasie tells us why we should vote for his movie, All the Queen's Men, in the People's Choice/American Film Market pitch contest.
Jan 14th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
The Gentlemen’s Hour
Sophisticated fellas of Milwaukee sketch comedy talk business with Mark Metcalf.
Jan 12th, 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
David Begel wants you to win a prize
Can anyone guess why David calls himself Mark's "TMJ GUY?" No, seriously — can you? We're not really sure either, but the correct answer will make you a winner.
Dec 30th, 2009 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
Laurie Birmingham charts her course
Our series on actors continues with Laurie Birmingham, who tells a seldom-heard tale about the profession — burning out, losing your passion and plotting an uncertain course for the future.
Dec 1st, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Matt Daniels and theater as barroom
What if a theater were like a bar — a place where you could show up, meet your community and see what's going on? Isn't telling a joke in a bar a kind of theater as ancient as cave paintings and firepit storytelling?
Nov 24th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
