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New play by James DeVita imagines Shakespeare characters sitting out the plague at a bar, 5/27-6/26, American Players Theatre, Spring Green. Limited seating.

Gateway to summer Tommie Smith, a 1968 Olympics gold medalist and lifelong activist. Tommie Smith Awards, Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.: A new collaborative event coordinated by Madison College and UW-Whitewater, the Tommie Smith Awards recognizes area athletes who are also working for positive change in their communities. The event is named for lifelong social justice activist Tommie Smith, who along with fellow medalist John Carlos made the world take notice with the “clenched fist” gesture at the 1968 Olympics. Smith will speak about activism as part of the livestream, honoring Ma...

Isthmus Picks for May 20-27 features a return to live theater from American Players Theatre and Madison Shakespeare Company, virtual community leadership awards presentations from YWCA Madison and Madison College, and much more.

And action! Expand The lead cast for "Transaster," clockwise from top left: Molly McArdle, Laetitia Hollard, Daniel Ratcliff and Elaina Katzke. Two years ago at age 14, Daniel Ratcliff made a radical decision to change his life. As he entered Monona Grove High School as a freshman, Ratcliff began expressing his true gender identity as a male.   “It was the summer between eighth grade and freshman year,” says Ratcliff. “It was a new school, new teachers and a new name that better fit me. It was the perfect time.” This spring Ratcliff, now a 16-year-old junior at Monon...