June 26 through August 24, 2024
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Join Orlando in “As You Like It,” by writing a sonnet!
Door Shakespeare and Write On have partnered up for a sonnet writing contest in anticipation of Door Shakespeare’s production of As You Like It. In the play, the character Orlando pins verses on the trees in the Forest of Arden, declaring his love for Rosalind. Sonnets submitted to the contest will be incorporated into the […]
Door Shakespeare Welcomes New Managing Director
Door Shakespeare is pleased to announce that Elissa Wolf will join its leadership team as Managing Director, effective April 17th. Wolf has worked in artistic, administrative, and supervisory roles with multiple arts organizations, including the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and the former Chicago Youth Shakespeare. As Managing Director, she will oversee all aspects of Door Shakespeare’s […]
2023 Summer Season Tickets are on Sale
Door Shakespeare’s 2023 season includes two shows running in alternating repertory: William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, and The Old Man and The Old Moon, with book, music, and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Company. Tickets are available at www.doorshakespeare.com for between $20-$50. Early Bird pricing saves ticket holders from 10% to 20%, and is available at checkout through […]
Door County Reads Festival
Door Shakespeare joins the Door County Reads Festival to celebrate Andrew J. Graff’s Raft of Stars. The theater company will be reading another story full of heart about a boy growing up: Treasure Island, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Treasure Island is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center […]
Announcing Season Directors!
Door Shakespeare is proud to announce the Directors for the 2023 Summer Season! Leda Hoffmann returns to direct As You Like It, and longtime company member Scott McKenna Campbell makes his Door Shakespeare directing debut with The Old Man and The Old Moon. Welcome back, Leda! Leda Hoffmann’s work as a director has been […]
Season Announcement!
We are very happy to announce the 2023 summer season: William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, and The Old Man and the Old Moon, with book, music, and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Company. Door Shakespeare’s 27th season runs June 28 through August 27, with shows Monday through Saturday: weekdays at 7:30 and Saturdays at 5:00. A […]
Door Shakespeare Adds to the Holiday Mix
The Happy Prince: A Radio Play Door Shakespeare is pleased to announce their annual youth production, The Happy Prince: A Radio Play, by Andrew J. Fenady and Duke Fenady, based on the story by Oscar Wilde. The production will be presented in the Kane Theater at Third Avenue PlayWorks on Friday, December 17, at 7:00 […]
HOLIDAYS ON ICE, by David Sedaris: A Door Shakespeare Tradition
The merrymaking begins as Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stebbins, returns for the fourth year to read select essays from Holidays on Ice, by beloved humorist David Sedaris, on Saturday, December 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 12, at 2 p.m. in the Björklunden Lodge, Baileys Harbor. The Door Shakespeare Reading Series is […]
I HATE HAMLET
On October 18, Door Shakespeare presented a staged reading of Paul Rudnick’s I Hate Hamlet. Take a look at the program (below), including actor biographies and production information. Reading Series presents… I Hate Hamlet By Paul Rudnick Directed by Michael Stebbins* CAST Felicia Dantine…………………….…………………………….…………………………..Rána Roman* Andrew Rally…………………………………………..……………..….…………..Alexander Johnson Deirdre McDavey………………………………………….……………………………..Christine […]
Paul Rudnick’s I HATE HAMLET at Woodwalk Gallery on Monday, October 18
Door County, Wisconsin September 29, 2021 Door Shakespeare Reading Series Presents Paul Rudnick’s I Hate Hamlet. Door Shakespeare Producing Artistic Director Michael Stebbins and Managing Director Amy Ensign proudly announce the Autumn Door Shakespeare Reading Series offering: I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick. I Hate Hamlet will be presented on Monday, October 18 at […]