Sturgeon Bay, WI (January 6, 2026) – Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) announces open auditions for its 2026 season to be held on Wednesday, January 14 from noon to 8:00 p.m. with a break from 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. in the Steve & Jackie Kane Theatre at Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay.

While Actors’ Equity Association members will have precedence in scheduling audition times, the audition is open to anyone who would like to participate. Third Avenue PlayWorks encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Auditionees are requested to prepare two contrasting monologues with a total length of no more than five minutes.

Third Avenue PlayWorks is seeking to fill 19 roles for actors with an age range of 20s-80s. A detailed role breakdown can be found on our website Contract salary (weekly minimum) will be $565.

“There is so much talent here in northeast Wisconsin, and we are always excited to get a chance to meet new folks,” says Jacob Janssen, Jackie & Steve Kane Artistic Director, “If you have ever thought it might be fun to try your hand at acting, we encourage you to audition!”

Auditionees are welcome to arrive any time during the open auditions and will be seen between scheduled appointments or an appointment may be scheduled in advance with Jackie & Steve Kane Artistic Director, Jacob Janssen, by calling 920-743-1760 x 3 during business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or emailing submissions@thirdavenueplayworks.org.

For more information about the 2026 season open auditions or to request an audition time online, visit https://thirdavenueplayworks.org/open-auditions.