June 29 through August 22, 2026
July 21st Newsletter
From top to bottom: Kailey Azure Green as Katherine, Sierra Miguela Tune as Maria, and Elizabeth Dowling *as Boyet converse in Door Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. Photo by Heidi Hodges.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday: Wine Night *
Enjoy a preshow picnic in the Door Shakespeare Garden with wine and craft soda selection. Your meal is prepared by Door County’s own Thyme Market and
Catering. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Garden, mingle with patrons, and enjoy delicious desserts and coffee during intermission. Picnic guests are also privy
to preshow preparation.
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026, prior to the performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost
Smoked Beef Brisket with Smoky BBQ Sauce - Gourmet Mac and Cheese
- Creamy Coleslaw
- Double Chocolate Espresso Brownie
Dietary restrictions happily accommodated by calling 920.854.7111.
To sign up, first determine which wine night you would like to attend. Then get your tickets by clicking on the date here, choosing your seat, and then clicking on “Wine Night” in the “Select Ticket Type” drop down menu. We welcome phone registrations as well: 920.854.7111.
Wine Night schedule and menus for the season may be found here.
*Special thanks to our guest sponsors: Dave and Sharon Saunders.
Thursday: Will in the Woods
Prior to the evening’s performance – Free Event!
Gather with friends, family, and theater patrons prior to the show for a lively and interactive discussion. These events bring us closer to the theatrical traditions and themes of the season. Will in the Woods is ideal for theater lovers interested in learning more about Door Shakespeare’s productions. We hope you will join us!
Thursday, July 23 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Deep Dive into the World and Writing of the Play
Get to know the world behind Oscar Wilde’s most beloved comedy. We’ll explore Wilde’s life, the society that shaped The Importance of Being Earnest, and the wit, satire, and social commentary that continue to delight audiences today. We’ll also take a closer look at Door Shakespeare’s production and what makes this classic feel as fresh as ever.
In order to prepare for your visit, registration is requested. Please call 920.854.7111 or email info@doorshakespeare.com.
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Shake It Up Saturday
Join Door Shakespeare on July 25 for Shake It Up Saturday, a free, family-friendly pre-show experience that introduces theatergoers to the world of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., families meet near the box office before heading down to the lakeshore for an hour of theater games, playful activities, and storytelling. Together, we’ll explore the characters, plot, and delightful world of Oscar Wilde’s 
comedy while helping young audience members feel prepared and excited for the evening’s performance.
Perfect for families with children, Shake It Up Saturday is a fun way to get the wiggles out, spark curiosity, and create a deeper connection to the magic of live theater.
Shake it Up Saturday is free and open to the public. However, registration is required to confirm the schedule and prepare for your visit.
Please call 920.854.7111 or email info@doorshakespeare.com to register.
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Engage with Door Shakespeare
Bard Buddy Program Revamp, A New(ish) Way to Engage with Door Shakespeare
Door Shakespeare is seeking volunteers to help out before our performances each night in the beautiful Garden at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor.
All volunteers receive a complimentary ticket to the performance and a free beverage from our concessions stand for each performance they volunteer for.
Don’t wanna stop at just one night?
Volunteering multiples times comes with even more perks!
3 performances: A free Door Shakespeare bumper sticker
6 performances: A free Door Shakespeare t-shirt
10 performances: You’ll join our new Door Shakespeare Bard Buddy Program!
Responsibilities include greeting our patrons as they arrive, assisting them as they park, or ushering them to their seats.
If you are interested in signing up to volunteer, click the button below, call 920.854.7111, email VolunteerCoordinator@DoorShakespeare.com or visit our website.
Sign Up to Volunteer
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You’re Invited!
Step into a night of celebrating with laughter and community at the Door Shakespeare Annual Fundraising Gala!
Enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by beer, wine, and mocktails. Rub elbows with fellow theater lovers and members of the Door Shakespeare company while enjoying live performances by our talented artists.
This year’s Annual Fundraising Gala is Sunday, August
9, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Kress
Pavillion in Egg Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin.
Wine • Dinner • Entertainment
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Spotlight News
Boyet (Elizabeth Dowling*) kisses the hand of the Princess of France (Elizabeth Reese*) in William Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. Photo by Heidi Hodges.
Thank you to Gwenn and Joseph Graboyes
As the smoke clears from our peninsula and our theater, Door Shakespeare would like to extend our gratitude to a few of our long- standing donors: Gwenn and Joseph Graboyes.
Changes in air quality have become more frequent in recent years as wildfires increase in number. Prior to this summer, Door Shakespeare relied on information from air sensors more than 15 miles away from our performance space, possibly leading to inaccurate readings.
While this past week has been difficult for all, we strive to find the good in everything.
Thank you to Gwenn and Joseph for their generosity at our 2025
gala which allowed Door Shakespeare to purchase our own air quality sensor. It is with this sensor’s readings that we have been able to make more informed decisions concerning air quality.
It is our top priority to keep our patrons, our actors, and our crew safe.
We are overjoyed to welcome everyone back into the Garden, to share our stories under the maple, to foster community under the stars, and to do this all safely.
Camp Will Underway
Campers share the stage at the end of the week in a 2025 Camp Will GreenShare.
August 10-14
We’ve added a fourth fun-filled session of Camp Will to our 2026 season!
Camp Will is a week long workshop dedicated to developing communication skills, language, group, and social skills through creative play and ensemble work for ages 8-17. Students also develop vocal and physical techniques that deepen their understanding of the text and strengthen their performance skills.
All sessions take place outdoors on the grounds of Door Shakespeare’s Theater at Björklunden and are taught by professional actors from the Door Shakespeare company.
The week concludes with campers sharing their scene work on the Door Shakespeare stage, followed by the opportunity to watch their instructors perform in the evening’s professional production.
Scholarships are available for this session!
Thank you to Sevastopol School for providing an indoor space for our campers and actors to play, create, and share their work this past week as we navigated the changing air quality.
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*Appearing through an agreement between Door Shakespeare and Actors’ Equity Association, the union to professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
Would you like to support the season? Donate here.
Thank you to our season sponsors:
Steven and Jackie Kane, Dr. Eric Ohlrogge, and the following organizations.
