The downtown Sturgeon Bay playhouse is the site for the world premiere of "Ryan's Pub, Trivia Night," a new play by Alec Silberblatt that received a staged reading at TAP during its annual play reading event in February 2024.
Author: Lisa Adams (Lisa Adams)
What in the World is a World Premiere?
Our upcoming production of Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night by Alec Silberblatt is going to be a world premiere, but what exactly does that mean? Basically, this is the very first time this play will be performed publicly anywhere in the world. The performance is a full, professional production complete with all the sets, costumes, and lighting you would expect from any production at Third Avenue PlayWorks, but as an audience member, you’ll be among the first ever to see the new work brought to life on stage.
TAP Adds Two New Team Members
By Door County Pulse, Peninsula Pulse — August 21st, 2025 Janette Crancich. Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) announced the appointment of two new additions to the team during July. Janette Crancich has stepped into the role of general manager, and Lisa K. Adams is the new marketing and events manager. Both appointments are expanded positions within the organization. “The marketing...
Bite The Farm Opening Night Reception
We hold an opening night reception on the first Friday of each show's run with gluten-free desserts from Bite the Farm before the show and a champagne toast afterward.
Door County Learning in Retirement
Door County Learning in Retirement is dedicated to facilitating quality lifelong learning in an open, ongoing forum for retired or semi-retired adults in Northeastern Wisconsin. Revisit familiar topics and explore diverse and exciting new possibilities in the DCLIR catalog of classes. Registration remains open throughout the term. If seats are available for the class, you may register at any time with a paid membership.
Play Reading Club
Read a play and join the discussion led by Jacob Janssen in person or on Zoom.
Post-Show Conversation
Dive deeper into a production at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. At one of our Post-Show Conversations, you'll have the opportunity to hear from the director, actors, and/or designers about bringing the production to the stage. The conversation will also include our community partner for the show.
Door County Theater Group Welcomes Two New Team Members
Third Avenue PlayWorks out of Sturgeon Bay has brought on two new team members. Janette Crancich, who has stepped into the role of General Manager, brings with her a lot of experience. Lisa K. Adams is the new Marketing & Events Manager for TAP, bringing a lifetime of theatre experience to her role.
TAP Welcomes Two New Team Members
Third Avenue PlayWorks announces the appointment of two new additions to the team during July. Janette Crancich has stepped into the role of General Manager and Lisa K. Adams is the Marketing & Events Manager. Both appointments are expanded positions within the organization.
About Our Community Partner for Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night
The Community Partner for Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is JAK’s Place. A portion of the proceeds from the Pay-What-You-Will performance on September 24 will go towards our Community Partner. JAK’s Place will have a table in the lobby with more information and a place for donation during the run of Ryan's Pub, Trivia Night through October 12th, 2025.









