In this episode of Just One More Thing, I sat down with Ekene of the Wisconsin Diversity Generals for a candid and comprehensive conversation about representation, opportunity, safety, and institutional power in Wisconsin theatre.
We examine the origins of the Diversity Generals, what happens after underrepresented artists enter the audition room, and the findings of the controversial Wisconsin Theatre Diversity Study. The conversation also confronts the difficult questions: Did any theatres resist the study? Can demographic data oversimplify a complicated casting environment? How should the study’s organizers be held accountable for their own methods and potential blind spots? What responsibility do theatres have when their public commitments do not produce measurable change?
We also explore whether this work will expand beyond the Milwaukee area, what meaningful accountability should look like, and the ultimate question now that the findings are public: What is the end game?
We take a closer examination of the study, the institutions it evaluates, and what lasting change in Wisconsin theatre would actually require.
Learn more:
Wisconsin Diversity Generals (https://allin-mke.com/2026-wisconsin-diversity-generals/)
Wisconsin Theatre Diversity Study data and final report (https://wisconsintheatrediversitystudy.beehiiv.com/p/2026-milwaukee-area-final-report-theatre-totals)
Wisconsin Diversity Generals on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wisconsindiversitygenerals/)
Columbus Black Theatre Coalition Open Letter (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122196943688463826&set=a.122116701284463826)
26 Aug 2026
Ab$tract Matt
He's back! Former guest & good friend Matt Specht (https://www.facebook.com/jumpymatt?__tn__=-]K*F) returned for another fun chat. In this episode, we talk about Matt's new project, a one act play he wrote called Ab$tract, which will workshop a staged reading, along with another one act called Art of the State, on Monday, August 31, 7:00 PM, at the Sugar Maple (https://mysugarmaple.com/)441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Admission to this event is free.
7 Nov 2024
Episode 19: Young Frankenstein - The Musical
The Lakeside Players Production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein! is entering its final weekend of shows! In this episode, I sat down with cast members Brian Dean, JT Walker, Chynna Chung, Kerra Allen, Alex Ebert, and Andrew Hansen, and we talked about their theatre experiences, what drew them to the production, and their favorite moments.
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein presented by Lakeside Players, runs for one more weekend
Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 7:30pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:00pm
Tickets are available by visiting rhodecenter.org (http://rhodecenter.org) or https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/index.php? (https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200459540)
Follow and Like Lakeside Players on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lspkenosha (https://www.facebook.com/lspkenosha)
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