Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of “The Gentleman Thief,” a new romantic comedy-caper by award-winning playwright Mark Brown, on Monday, April 1 at Björklunden. Based on a story by P.G. Wodehouse, the creator of such comic characters as Bertie Wooster and his manservant, Jeeves, “The Gentleman Thief” romantic comedy-caper entertained the capacity crowd and broke […]
‘The Play’s the Thing’ Concludes with ‘The Gentleman Thief’
“When you are discovered by a householder–with revolver–in his parlor at half-past three in the morning, it is surely an injudicious move to lay stress on your proficiency as a burglar. The householder may be supposed to take that for granted. – P.G. Wodehouse Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “The Gentleman Thief” a […]
“Tales of Men and Ghosts” Enthrall Audience with its Spooky Tales
Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of “Tales of Men and Ghosts” adapted by Steve Pickering from stories by Edith Wharton on Monday, March 4 to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. “It was thrilling to hear audible reactions from the audience to this new work of classic ghost tales,” said Managing Director Brian Kelsey. “The genre […]
Ghostly Tales Slated for March 4 Play Reading Series
Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “Tales of Men and Ghosts” a new play adapted by Steve Pickering from stories by Edith Wharton. “Tales of Men and Ghosts” will be performed March 4 at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. “Tales of Men and Ghosts” is part of the Peninsula […]
Wisconsin Arts Board Awards Grant to Peninsula Players Theatre
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 theatrical productions and community programs as the theater prepares for its 84th season in 2019. Peninsula Players […]
“Apparitions” Door County Themed Play Drew Capacity Crowd of Over 160
Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of Kristine Thatcher’s “Apparitions” on Monday, February 4 to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. Thatcher was commissioned by the Peninsula Players in the mid-1990s to write a play using Door County’s history and unique character as its major influence. “Apparitions” was produced as part of The Play’s the Thing, a […]
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Installation of Hearing Loop
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre and Door County’s theatrical icon, is pleased to announce the installation of a “hearing induction loop” listening assistance system and receivers in its audience pavilion. Hearing loops help make the theater more accessible for people with hearing loss. The installation in October was made possible through gifts […]
Peninsula Players Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Local Students
Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the launch of a scholarship 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 County high schools. This award was created by Peninsula Players Theatre […]
Peninsula Players Cast Announced for Reading of “Apparitions,” a Door County Themed Play
Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of Kristine Thatcher’s Apparitions. Thatcher was commissioned by the Peninsula Players in the mid-1990s to write a play using Door County’s history and unique character as its major influence. Apparitions will be performed February 4 at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. Apparitions is […]
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2019 Winter Play Reading Series
Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2019 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Fully cast readings of the plays will be performed at Björklunden at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor Mondays, February 4, March 4 and April 1 at 7 p.m. General seating is available; no admission fee. […]
