Sturgeon Bay, WI (January 6, 2026) – Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) announces the first Play Reading Club of the year in conjunction with the Sturgeon Bay Library to be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 3:30 pm with “Perfect Arrangement” by Topher Payne.
About Topher Payne’s The Perfect Arrangement
It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door.
Those interested in exploring new plays are encouraged to attend the monthly Play Reading Club at the Sturgeon Bay Library for a discussion led by Jacob Janssen, Jackie & Steve Kane Artistic Director. Typically held the third Wednesday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., attendance is available in person or via Zoom. For a copy of the script, contact Laura at 920-746-7121.
Third Avenue PlayWorks will also present a staged play reading of “Perfect Arrangement” on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:30 pm as part of Door County Reads 2026.
For more information about the Play Reading Club, visit https://thirdavenueplayworks.org/sturgeon-bay-library-play-reading-club.
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ABOUT THIRD AVENUE PLAYWORKS
Located in downtown Sturgeon Bay, Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) presents riveting performances of comedies, dramas, and musicals in the Steve and Jackie Kane Theatre. This unique 124-seat space brings audiences face-to-face with powerful stories by creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible. With its ever-growing reputation, varied educational opportunities, and long-standing presence in the community, TAP is an integral part of Door County’s vibrant arts scene. TAP is Door County’s premier year-round professional theatre. For more information, visit thirdavenueplayworks.org.