You have the opportunity every year to see plays and musicals get their start in Door County. Third Avenue PlayWorks and Northern Sky Theater routinely offer world premiere productions as a part of the season’s schedule. The latest example opens on September 24th when “Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night” takes the Third Avenue PlayWorks stage in Sturgeon Bay. The play features Kelli Strickland and Doug Mancheski, who play the roles of Marci and Richie as they navigate their friendship and trivia night challenges. Artistic Director Jacob Janssen says playwright Alec Silberblatt has been in the room for readings and rehearsals, offering rewrites and other tweaks to improve the play in real time before the curtains go up for the public. Janssen says it is an exciting process to be a part of, whether on stage or in the audience.
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Doug Mancheski and Kelli Strickland to Star in Ryan’s Pub
Rehearsals have officially begun with Doug Mancheski and Kelli Strickland for the world premiere of Ryan's Pub, Trivia Night at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. In this play, Marci and Richie are the best trivia team at Ryan's Pub until cheaters in billowy khakis stroll in. Faced with failure and an endless supply of drinks, the night takes a turn when Marci comes face to face with her demons. More than a quirky tale of trivia, this is a story of friendship between two teammates and the lengths they will go to win.
TAP Partners with Local Businesses for Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night
Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) kicked off rehearsals this week for its upcoming production of Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night, by Alec Silberblatt. The fourth show of the 2025 season at Third Avenue PlayWorks is sponsored by Linda Berns, Chirs & Judi Collins, Linda Kohn, and Anthony & Judy Licata. This play runs from September 24 to October 12, 2025, featuring performances by Kelli Strickland and Doug Mancheski.
Town Hall Responds To Medicaid Cuts
Garnet De Grave, Northeast Co-op organizer for Citizen Action of Wisconsin, shares that Medicaid covers 1.3 million Wisconsinites, a fifth of the state population, almost half of whom are children, during a town hall event held at Third Avenue Playworks Theater, Aug. 25.
Door County fall theater season includes popular hit, world premiere.
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.
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...
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.







