SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 11, 2026
The Call List at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Brian James Polak, is a deadly serious comedy about being alive. Part of the World Premiere Wisconsin Festival.
The Call List will not have an intermission.
Appropriate for Ages 13+
This production is dedicated to the memory of Karen Moeller.
Pay-What-You-Will Preview
Wednesday, September 23
Final Preview
& Wine Night
Thursday, September 24
Opening Night
Friday, September 25
YP Night
Wednesday, September 30
A deadly serious comedy about being alive.
Meet Sam—a restless dreamer, anxious doodler, and professional wanderer in search of purpose. When her law firm boss hands her a simple list of names and one chilling task—call them all and announce a client’s death—her mundane workday takes a bizarre turn. Curiosity pulls Sam into a mystery that’s equal parts darkly funny and unexpectedly heartfelt. Armed with only her notebook and razor-sharp wit, she chases clues that lead to something far deeper – and more personal – than she expected.
Wednesday – Saturday
Evenings at 7:30 pm
Special Matinees
Friday, October 2 at 2 pm
Sunday Matinees
2 pm
Part of The World Premiere Wisconsin Festival
The Call List by Brian James Polak is part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals running throughout 2026.
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The Call List Presenting Show Sponsor:
Schoenleber Foundation
The Call List Show Sponsors:
Anthony Licata
Linda & Gary Neuens
Door Kinetic Arts Festival Partnership
Festival Pass Discount
Celebrate 10 years with Door Kinetic Arts Festival bringing together nationally recognized artists in theater, dance, music, film, journalism, and interdisciplinary performance for a week of creativity, collaboration, and discovery in Door County September 20–26, 2026! Show your The Call List confirmation at the DKAF box office up to an hour before the performance for half price tickets!
Post-Show Conversation
Saturday, September 26th Following the Performance
- Jacob Janssen – Jackie & Steve Kane Artistic Director at Third Avenue PlayWorks
- Brian James Polak – Author of ‘The Call List’
- Eva Nimmer – Actor in ‘The Call List’
- Eric Simonson – Creative Director for Door Kinetic Arts Festival
The Call List Media
The Call List Artistic Team
Director
Jacob Janssen
Set Design
Alex Polzin
Lighting Design
Colin Gawronski
Costume Design
Kaoime Malloy*
Sound Design
J Grover Hollway
Production Stage Manager
Kelsey Brennan York*
Properties Master
Haley Anne Cranstoun
The Call List Community Partner
Pay-What-You-Will Preview
September 23 at 7:30 PM
Post Show Conversation
October 2 following 2:00 PM matinee
About Our Community Partner
Our community partner for The Call List is Prevent Suicide Door County. Their mission is to bring awareness to the county about suicide and the rising number of deaths by suicide in the county. They hold an annual walk to bring awareness and support those who have lost someone to suicide, hold an SOS Peer Group for peers who have either lost someone to suicide or are a survivor themselves, and offer QPR training (Question, Persuade, Refer) to the community upon request to educate individuals how to recognize when someone is in crisis and how to respond.
About Pay-What-You-Will
Our Pay-What-You-Will Preview is the Wednesday prior to opening night at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in attending the preview to support this organization, may arrive as early as 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the performance for general admission seating. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Donations may be made in cash or with checks made out to Third Avenue PlayWorks. Half of the proceeds will benefit this show’s Community Partner.
Volunteers Get to See the Show for FREE!
Flex Passes Available!
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*Third Avenue PlayWorks employs members of: Actors Equity Association, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and United Scenic Artists.
Photography by Larry Mohr.