June 24, 2026
Press Times

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents formally approved Alan Kopischke’s promotion to associate professor with tenure in UW-Green Bay’s Theatre & Dance Department effective in the fall of 2026.

Kopischke’s tenure review included overwhelmingly positive student evaluations, the development of innovative new classes, the direction of seven plays — repeatedly recognized by the American College Theatre Festival — and notable service to the university and the community.

Kopischke’s record also stood out for extensive continuing work as an actor, producer, stage intimacy choreographer, and nonprofit board member.

Kopischke most recently performed in Heroes by Tom Stoppard at Third Avenue PlayWorks, where he has also recently rejoined the board.

He produces the Door Kinetic Arts Festival, which will celebrate its tenth year of developing new work in a variety of arts disciplines in September.

Kopischke and his wife Karin moved to Door County in 2007 with their two children. Since then, Kopischke has launched Door County Reads, Peninsula Players’ The Play’s the Thing and was a founding board member of Door County Knock. He has also served the boards of Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County.