Dasha Kelly Hamilton, who was named Wisconsin Poet Laureate and Milwaukee’s Artist of the Year in 2021, describes herself as a “writer, pe rformer, facilitator, mother, daughter, sister, builder, dreamer, phenomeno n and change agent.” In her show, Makin’ Cake, she slices into American his tory exploring race, culture, and class in a refreshing and fun way. It is storytelling in layers and filled with aha-moments and poignant vignettes, digital media, and a supporting cast of two on-stage bakers. The show serve s up an experience and a conversation about equity in America. Part history lesson, part social science revelation, Makin’ Cake is a short story about America's sweet tooth and pathway to salvation and leaves room for dessert and dialogue with a cake reception immediately following the performance. Makin’ Cake was initially commissioned by the John Michael Kohler Arts Cent er, and included Dasha Kelly Hamilton facilitating arts-based conversations on race and class throughout the community. She continues to develop Makin ’ Cake and to pursue dialogues about human and social wellness.
Prese nted in partnership with the “I am Oz” Diversity Speaker Series.
This event is funded in part by a grant from CNY Arts.
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