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. […]
Peninsula Players Announces 2019 Season
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 84th season performing June 18 through October 20, 2019. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin’s scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting […]
Salvage Playwright Hosts Post-Show Discussion Sept. 15
FISH CREEK, WI — Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with the Wisconsin debut of Joseph Zettelmaier’s “Salvage,” will host a post-show discussion Saturday, September 15 with the playwright, creative team and cast. An earlier post-show discussion is slated for Saturday, September 8, with the cast and creative team. “Salvage” centers around Jason Byrnes, the owner of a Detroit […]
Salvage Makes Wisconsin Debut on September 5 at Peninsula Players Theatre
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the Wisconsin première of “Salvage,” a new play by Michigan playwright, Joseph Zettelmaier. “Salvage,” an intriguing play that has more twists than a corkscrew, opens at Door County’s theatrical icon on Wednesday, September 5 and performs through October 14. “Salvage” centers around Jason Byrnes, the […]
