You’d be hard-put to prove that Milwaukee Comedy founder Matt Kemple has been any busier than usual, but more people certainly are taking notice.
Third Coast Digest’s Matthew Reddin recently provided this Q&A; with Matt about Milwaukee Comedy shacking up with Pink Banana Theatreand Studio Kristellein spacious Downtown quarters at the Shops of Grand Avenue. Likewise, the move to the bowels of what once was the Plankinton Hotel has been documented by BizTimes.com, Footlights, the Business Journal, Milwaukee Magazine and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
On top of that, check out the latest edition of Milwaukee Magazine on newsstands. (It’s the pink City Guide publication with a photo of a triple-scoop frozen custard cone on the cover.)
On page 30, Tyler Maas writes about how Milwaukee measures as a comedy town nearing the 40th anniversary of George Carlingetting arrested at Summerfest for his “Seven Dirty Words” routine.
The article quotes Matt at length, pointing out the 7thannual Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Aug. 3-11. The article offers various evidence and cites other entertainment sources who suggest the Milwaukee comedy scene “is stronger than ever.”