August 17th Newsletter

And summer’s lease hath all too short a date. —William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18

First row in the photos above from left to right: Elizabeth Dowling* is Boyet in Love’s Labour’s Lost. Elizabeth Reese* is Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest. Robert Hunter Bry* is Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest. Second row, left to right: Kailey Azure Green is Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest. Christian Davis Aldridge is Berowne in Love’s Labour’s Lost. Marcus Cunningham is Armado and Sierra Miguela Tune is Mote in Love’s Labour’s Lost. Photos by Heidi Hodges.

You saw us last year. Now come see what we’re up to this summer! If you’ve been meaning to make it back to Door Shakespeare, this is your last chance! We’re heading into our final week of the season, with just a few more performances before the sun sets Saturday, August 22 on the 2026 summer season. Whether you’re a longtime Door Shakespeare fan or your first visit was last summer, there’s still time to join us for an evening of great theater, beautiful scenery, and a little magic. One more week. Six more chances to join us under the maple tree. Come spend an evening with us before the season is gone!

Tickets Available Here or Call 920.854.7111

Don’t miss Door Shakespeare’s final performances of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lostand Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in the Garden at Björklunden.

Four young men set out on a year of lofty resolutions, only to find themselves undone when the women they hope to impress meet them with curiosity, wit, and a firm sense of their own direction.

Exuberant, funny, and full of sharp wordplay and delightfully absurd situations, Love’s Labour’s Lost is perfect for those new to Shakespeare as well as longtime fans. Clever, lively, and a little mischievous, it’s a joyful celebration of the wit and wonder of the Bard.

Two friends juggle carefully constructed facades to navigate the realities of life—until their schemes collide. Mistaken identities, secret plans, and surprising revelations turn expectations upside down.

Elegant, playful, and delightfully absurd, The Importance of Being Earnest is a brilliant comedy that celebrates language, laughter, and the joy of not taking life too seriously. Beneath the sparkling wit lies a mischievous look at the gap between who we pretend to be and who we truly are when love, pride, and a little vanity enter the picture.

 

Did you know? Door Shakespeare releases 12 tickets for $12 every day at 12 noon for that evening’s performance. Call our Daytime Box Office at 920.854.7111 on the day of the show you’re hoping to attend and ask about our “12 for 12 at 12” program.

 

 

*Appearing through an agreement between Door Shakespeare and Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Thank you to our season sponsors: Steve and Jackie Kane, Dr. Eric Ohlrogge, and the following organizations.