The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s MFA drama program was recently ranked among the best in the world. Credit: Mark Hoffman

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For aspiring thespians, the coasts typically offer the best opportunities in both training and job prospects.

But Wisconsin should not be overlooked, writes The Hollywood Reporter. The magazine recently ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison as having the 24th best drama school for earning an MFA in the world.

"Wisconsin might not appear to be a theater lover's mecca, but this solid program is known for its folksy touch," the article states, noting that alums include Joan Cusack and "The Leftovers" actress Carrie Coon.

Juilliard topped the magazine's list.

■ Wisconsinites apparently are (or were) big "American Idol" fans.

At least according to their Google searches. The real estate website Estately looked at which questions states Googled more than others, with Wisconsin searching for "When is 'American Idol' on?" more than any other state.

Other Wisconsin curiosities included "Is coffee good for you?" and "Who are the Koch brothers?" Neighbor Minnesota searched for "Is 'funner' a word?" (short answer: yes), while Iowans were curious if penguins have knees (they do).

More interesting queries include Texans searching for "Where is the internet?" and Floridians wondering "Why does everyone hate Florida?" Arkansas, you might want to re-evaluate your schools' history curriculum based on your searches for "Who won the Civil War?"

■ If you're planning a staycation this summer, Milwaukee isn't so great for that, according to a recent WalletHub analysis.

The website ranked the state's largest city 85th out of 150 on its list of the best cities for staycations.

Madison ranked higher, coming in at No. 24 on the list. The state capital received high marks for recreation opportunities.

Three Florida cities topped the list: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.

ABOUT THIS FEATURE

How do we rate? There is no shortage of lists, rankings and charts to tell us. Adding Us Up is a recurring look at where Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank on the latest lists, from the semi-serious to the silly. If you spot a ranking that rates, share it with us at greensheet@jrn.com.