Education
TAP Education Program
At Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, we believe theatre should be accessible to all and serve as a catalyst for building and sustaining community. Our Community Engagement and Education Program brings the transformative power of theatre to students and lifelong learners across Northeast Wisconsin through classes, school shows, internships, and partnerships with local organization. We’re committed to making theatre inclusive and relevant by exploring local history, current issues, and personal storytelling through dynamic, participatory programming. Access is at the heart of our mission – we offer discounted tickets for seniors, children, and library patrons to ensure everyone can experience live theatre. Support our mission with a donation today!
Thank You To Our 2025 Education Sponsors
- Anonymous
- Bonnie and Dennis Connolly
- Jan and Jeffrey Allman
- Sandy Zingler
- Werner W. and Susan M. Krause Family Fund
2026 Education & Outreach Sponsorship
- Name listed in the season playbill
- 4 tickets to the season
- Invitation to all education and outreach events, when applicable
- Name/logo in printed materials related to education and community outreach programs
- Dedicated social media post
- Logo/listing on Education website landing page
- Inclusion on all education-related email marketing
Community Engagement & Education Program Offerings
Lighting Designer Jimmy Balistreri gives a design demonstration to UWGB students.
School Show and Talkback for Gifts of the Magi
Resident Stage Manager Kelsey Brennan York gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the booth.
TAP is committed to enriching lives through accessible, inclusive, and engaging theatre experiences both on and off the stage. Our education and community programs offer a variety of opportunities for learners of all ages, including:
- Theatre arts enrichment classes in area schools and community organizations. Classes are led by local and visiting theater professionals who are also trained teaching artists.
- Student matinees of fall and winter shows for area schools
- Talkbacks and discussions highlighting topics and themes from each production that are relevant to our community
- Library ticket program
- Discounted tickets for seniors
- Discounted tickets for high school age and under
- TAP Talks: Theater appreciation series open to the public in collaboration with the Door County Library. Each class is an informal conversation and Q & A spotlighting different aspects of theatrical production with resident/visiting theater professionals.
- Internship opportunities at TAP for people interested in pursuing a career in theater production or just learning more about the field
Theatre Workshops
Throughout the year, we offer Theatre Workshops with Dan Klarer, a professional theater artist living in Door County and working as an actor, fight director, stage manager, and costume designer. Dan has taught stage combat and worked at a variety of sanctioned workshops through the Society of American Fight Directors and Dueling Arts International as well as taught clowning, Shakespeare, and acting for young people.
Thanks to a generous grant from The Packer Foundation, TAP teaching artists will be coming to Door and Kewaunee County schools in 2025.
If you’re interested in having us visit your classroom, fill out the form below to connect with Dan Klarer, our Community Engagement & Education Coordinator.