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.
When you check out a show at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, there is a great chance that a person you have met before will appear on their stage. That is the case with TAP’s current production of The 39 Steps, a thrilling, fast-paced adaptation of the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name. Artistic Director Jacob Janssen says the show, which runs through August 10th, has been well-received during its run, leading to a crunch on ticket availability. One of the stars of the show is Dan Klarer, a Sturgeon Bay resident who lives just blocks away from the theater. Janssen says TAP takes great pride in casting many local artists for their productions because of the remarkable talent that can be found throughout the county.
Third Avenue PlayWorks is launching its summer production of The 39 Steps this weekend at the Steve & Jackie Kane Theatre, kicking off a whirlwind theatrical experience filled with suspense, slapstick humor, and inventive storytelling.
The Thirty-Nine Steps by Buchan has been adapted multiple times and in various media since serialization in 1915. The list includes 4 films, 18 radio performances, 3 audio recordings, 1 theater adaptation, 1 television prequel, 1 Netflix miniseries (currently in production), and 1 video game.
Guy Rhodes, a lighting designer who works with Peninsula Players Theatre, at a light board. Photo by Justin Kase Conder. In live theater, lighting does more than just allow viewers to see the actors’ faces – it also sets the mood and immerses the audience in the world of the show. Lighting designers like Guy Rhodes use light to convey subtle information about a scene and accompany the emotional beats of a show.
In conjunction with the production, TAP is partnering with local nonprofit the Sturgeon Bay Band Parent Organization for a pay-what-you-will preview on July 16, 7:30 pm. The organization assists directors to keep the band program up and running, with funds supporting scholarships for private lessons, band camps and other activities.
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.
Sturgeon Bay, WI (July 11, 2025) - Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) is proud to announce its upcoming production of The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. The third show of the 2025 season at Third Avenue PlayWorks is sponsored by George and Natalie Gorchynsky and Sandy Zingler. This play runs from July 16 to August 10, 2025, featuring performances by Rudy Galvan, Charlotte Foster, Karen Estrada, and Dan Klarer.
Onstage next at Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) is The 39 Steps, a fast-paced thriller based on the Alfred Hitchcock movie of the same name.
A parody of the 1935 adventure film, the play is re-enacted by a cast of only four actors. It follows the adventures of a handsome hero, Richard Hannay, as he encounters dastardly murders and double-crossing secret agents.
Third Avenue PlayWorks is excited to announce that single tickets for their 2025 season are now available for purchase! TAP is known for its exceptional performances, talented actors, and engaging productions that leave audiences captivated and inspired. This year's lineup promises to be no different.
