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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Rice, Gender and Sports, 'The Wayward Women'

Wednesday on Lake Effect

Local group launches an unlikely project to plant rice in southeastern Wisconsin. Then, a Marquette researcher delves into the complicated science of gender and performance in sports. A new production by Theatre Red lets women take on some juicy roles, and the Summit Players discuss the challenges of trying to perform Shakespeare, with no amplification, in Wisconsin state parks.

Guests:

  • Michael Schlappi, Marquette University
  • Dr. Sandra Hunter, professor, Marquette University’s Exercise Science Program
  • Marcee Doherty-Elst and Christopher Elst, producing directors and co-founders, Theatre Red
  • Hannah Klapperich-Mueller and A.J. Magoon, Summit Players