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!

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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.

Develop your self confidence and communication skills with acting classes.

Theatre Workshops

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Read a play and join the discussion led by Jacob Janssen in person or on Zoom.

Play Reading Club

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Translate theater skills into your K-12 school classroom.

K-12 Immersive School Tours

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Engage creative and critical thinking through theater exercises and games.

Professional Development

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Education Program Offerings

TAP is committed to enriching lives through accessible, inclusive, and engaging theatre experiences both on and off the stage. Our education 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
Discounted tickets for high school age and under
Play Reading Club: Theater literary series open to the public in collaboration with the Door County Library. Each monthly meeting is an informal conversation about a play with Jacob Janssen as your facilitator.
Internship opportunities at TAP for people interested in pursuing a career in theater production or just learning more about the field

Contact Us

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.

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Education Blogs

Door County Pulse photo of Dan Klarer in Jeeves Saves the Day. Photography by Larry Mohr.

13/02/202613/02/2026

More Acting Classes At TAP

Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) will host spring theatre workshops led by TAP Community Engagement and Education Coordinator Dan Klarer. Classes will be available for adults and teens. The suggested class fee is $150 per student, but both workshops operate on a pay-what-you-will structure, with scholarships to ensure nobody is turned away due to cost. Registrants will have the option to pay the full class fee or a partial fee, or select a full scholarship that covers the entire cost.

100 Women Who Care January 2026 Giving Circle Award for TAP

05/02/202605/02/2026

100+WWC and Democratized Philanthropy Thrive: January 2026 Giving Circle Granted 35K

100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continued its philanthropic platform of providing financial support to nonprofits of Door County at its 31st quarterly Giving Event. After presenting information about their community work, three nonprofit organizations received awards on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Theatre Workshops for Adults and Teens at Third Avenue PlayWorks

04/02/202604/02/2026

TAP ANNOUNCES ANOTHER ROUND OF ACTING CLASSES

Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) announces its spring theatre workshops led by Dan Klarer, Community Engagement and Education Coordinator at TAP. Classes will be available for adults over 18 years of age, as well as teen students aged 13 to 18 years old. Both workshops are now a pay-what-you-will structure with scholarships meeting students where they are financially so nobody is turned away due to cost.

02/02/202602/02/2026

100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) January 2026 Giving Circle Granted $35,000

100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) and democratized philanthropy thrive! The January 2026 Giving Circle granted ~$35,000 resulting in more than $823,000 in giving to 75 nonprofits since July 2018.

16/01/202616/01/2026

Third Avenue PlayWorks to host open auditions Wednesday

If you have ever wanted to act on stage at the Steve & Jackie Kane Theatre at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, move your schedule around on Wednesday. Third Avenue PlayWorks will host open auditions for its 2026 season on Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., with a break from 4 to 5 p.m.

Dan Klarer_The 39 Steps 2025 at Third Avenue PlayWorks

05/01/202605/01/2026

Teen And Adult Acting Classes At TAP

Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) will host winter theatre workshops led by actor and TAP Community Engagement and Education Coordinator Dan Klarer. Classes will be available for adults and teens aged 13 to 18 years old

Dan Klarer, instructor, Theatre Workshops at TAP

26/12/202512/01/2026

Dan Klarer Brings Two Decades of Experience to Theatre Workshops

Our Education coordinator, Dan Klarer, has been teaching and preaching the joy of theatre for two decades. He recently spent time as an interim lecturer of acting at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, teaching movement, voice, scene study, and acting for camera. His full background in the performing arts gives him a unique perspective and he has brought that with him to our wonderful community here in Sturgeon Bay and greater Door County.

17/12/202505/02/2026

TAP Announces Acting Classes for Young and Old

Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) announces its winter theatre workshops led by Dan Klarer, Community Engagement and Education Coordinator at TAP. Classes will be available for adults over 18 years of age, as well as teen students aged 13 to 18 years old.

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Invitation to all education and outreach events, when applicable
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Inclusion on all education-related email marketing

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