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The Inclusivity of Women in Sports

After the Tuesday, January 11, 6:30pm performance of Toni Stone

Against all odds, Toni Stone blazes a path in the male-dominated sports world. Shattering expectations and creating her own set of rules, Toni becomes the first woman to go pro in baseball’s Negro Leagues. Join us for this post-play panel as we pay homage to history and history in the making.

Panelists
Julianna Okosun and Kennedi Myles, Marquette Women’s Basketball
Brittiny Helmers, Racecar Driver/Drag Racer and Manager of Milwaukee Truck Service
Marissa Riordan, Head Coach for Varsity Girl’s Soccer, Dominican High School
Maggie Starker, Marquette Women’s Soccer

The panel will be moderated by Melanie Ricks, Milwaukee Bucks in-game host.

Panel Guests

Headshot photo of Brittiny Helmers
Brittiny Helmers
Racecar Driver/Drag Racer and Manager of Milwaukee Truck Service
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Headshot photo of Kennedi Myles
Kennedi Myles
Marquette Women’s Basketball
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Headshot photo of Julianna Okosun
Julianna Okosun
Marquette Women’s Basketball
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Headshot photo of Marissa Riordan
Marissa Riordan
Head Coach for Varsity Girl’s Soccer, Dominican High School
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Headshot photo of Maggie Starker
Maggie Starker
Marquette Women’s Soccer
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Headshot photo of Melanie Ricks, Moderator
Melanie Ricks, Moderator
Milwaukee Bucks In-Game Host
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Headshot photo of
Brittiny Helmers
Racecar Driver/Drag Racer and Manager of Milwaukee Truck Service
Bio

Racecar Driver/Drag Racer and Manager of Milwaukee Truck Service

Headshot photo of
Kennedi Myles
Marquette Women’s Basketball
Bio

Marquette Women’s Basketball

Headshot photo of
Julianna Okosun
Marquette Women’s Basketball
Bio

Marquette Women’s Basketball

Headshot photo of
Marissa Riordan
Head Coach for Varsity Girl’s Soccer, Dominican High School
Bio

Head Coach for Varsity Girl’s Soccer, Dominican High School

Headshot photo of
Maggie Starker
Marquette Women’s Soccer
Bio

Marquette Women’s Soccer

Headshot photo of
Melanie Ricks, Moderator
Milwaukee Bucks In-Game Host
Bio

Milwaukee Bucks In-Game Host

The January 11 panel is part of a season long Women Empowerment Series that celebrates the stories of women.

COVID-19 Safety

In consultation with public health officials and coalition with many SE Wisconsin cultural organizations, Milwaukee Repertory Theater will require all audience members ages 12 and older be either fully vaccinated or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of your performance date. In addition, all patrons regardless of vaccination status will be required to wear masks throughout their time in our building.