Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” broadcast live Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. Fish Creek, Wis. (October 20, 2020) —  Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce, in collaboration with Chicago Radio Theatre, a dramatic live audio production of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” adapted and directed by Kevin Christopher Fox. The […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 9, 2020) —  Peninsula Players Theatre has made the difficult decision to cancel its autumn performance of Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third.”  In mid-April, Door County’s premiere professional theater announced the cancellation of its 85th summer season for the continued safety of its artists, volunteers, patrons, employees and community.   “We weighed numerous scenarios, created social distance […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 8, 2020) —  Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of its Annual Outstanding Student Award and Peninsula Players Scholarships. Peninsula Players Theatre fashioned the Outstanding Student Award in 2018 to recognize and reward graduating high school students across Door County for their achievements in and enthusiasm for the performing arts. Graduating […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 3, 2020) —  Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) through their Creation & Presentation program. Funds from the grant will support the Peninsula Players continued development and presentation of outstanding community programs and theatrical productions. Peninsula Players was recognized for its long-term […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 17, 2020) – Peninsula Players Theatre, like so many other organizations trying to forge ahead in the wake of these unprecedented times, has made an incredibly difficult decision. For the safety of its artists, volunteers, patrons, employees and community, it is canceling the summer performances of its 85th season. At this time, it is the […]

Peninsula Players Theatre will be extending the deadline for its student scholarship from Monday, April 6 to Monday, April 27, 2020.  Scholarships are available for Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music or theater. A $500 scholarship will be awarded this spring to one student at each of the Door […]

Peninsula Players Theatre is canceling the final presentation in its play reading series, The Play’s The Thing, which was scheduled for Monday, April 6, at Björklunden.    “We understand that many patrons are concerned about the current world situation with COVID-19/Coronavirus,” said Managing Director Brian Kelsey. “As the safety and health of our patrons, employees, volunteers and artists is […]

Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of Joseph Zettelmaier’s Haunted: The Great Lakes Ghost Project on Monday, March 2, to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. This collection of Midwest ghostly tales from around the Great Lakes region captivated those in attendance.Several years ago Zettelmaier, a Michigan-based playwright, began a journey across the Great Lakes States to collect a […]

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce individual tickets go on sale March 1 for its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin’s scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in […]

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of Joseph Zettelmaier’s latest theatrical project entitled Haunted: The Great Lakes Ghost Project on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor.  Zettelmaier is a four-time nominee for the Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. Limited general seating is available, and admission is […]