Friday on Lake Effect: Advocating for the Arts, Five Presidents, Favorite 1980s Films

Friday on Lake Effect:

When state budgets are tight, how advocates for the arts try to make their case from an economic standpoint. Later, West Wing and House of Cards writer Rick Cleveland – his new play premieres in Milwaukee and features a meeting of five real presidents. Plus, the world premiere of another production – this one featuring five real Milwaukeeans. And film contributor Dave Luhrssen talks about his favorite films from the 1980s.

Guests:

• Randy Cohen, Americans for the Arts
• Rick Cleveland, playwright, Five Presidents
• Dave Luhrssen, film contributor/Shepherd Express
• Neal Easterling, Fly Steffens, Juan Blasquez, Cooperative Performance MKE​

Segments:

• Why Your Well-being and the Economy Need Advocates of the Arts
• "Five Presidents" Offers A New Perspective Of The Oval Office
• Feeling Nostalgic For The '80s? Here's A List Of Must-See Films
• Local Performance is Letting the Audience Decide the Outcome