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Trying at Peninsula Players Theatre

Dates: (8/16/2023 - 9/3/2023 )

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Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre

4351 Peninsula Players Road
Fish Creek,WI 54212

Phone: 9208683287

Tickets: $42-$48

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A compelling story of two vastly different people trying to understand one another. 

Judge Francis Biddle, who served as Attorney General for Franklin Roosevelt and as the chief American judge at the Nuremberg Trials, is now an arthritic man facing his own mortality.  The refined and brilliant Biddle meets his new secretary, the young, tenacious Sarah, fresh from the Canadian prairie.  We soon learn that Sarah is the latest in a line of secretaries who have not lived up to the expectations of the cantankerous judge.  Through their time together, we see how strangers from diverse backgrounds at different points in their lives can grow to understand and even learn from one another.  Trying is a moving, yet funny portrayal of finding common ground. 

News About Trying at Peninsula Players Theatre

Cast Set for LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC at Peninsula Players Theatre
Cast Set for LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC at Peninsula Players Theatre
March 15, 2024

​​​​​​​Peninsula Players Theatre has revealed the cast for the final play reading of its 2024 The Play's The Thing series. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Judge D. Todd Elhers to Host Pre-Show Seminar Before TRYING Performance This Week
Judge D. Todd Elhers to Host Pre-Show Seminar Before TRYING Performance This Week
August 20, 2023

In conjunction with its production of Joanna McClelland Glass's 'Trying,' Judge D. Todd Ehlers will host a special pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the theater before the 8:00 p.m. performance.

 Peninsula Players Theatre Will Host Pre-Show Seminars
Peninsula Players Theatre Will Host Pre-Show Seminars
June 14, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced the return of Pre-Show Seminars for its 2023 season.  Guests are invited to arrive early for special seminars on topics related to the shows. 

Volunteer Ushering Opportunities Available at Peninsula Players Theatre
Volunteer Ushering Opportunities Available at Peninsula Players Theatre
June 09, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to open its five-show season starting on June 13 and seeks volunteer ushers for each performance through October 15. Those interested in helping with ushering duties may call the Box Office at (920) 868-3287 to register for open dates.  

Cast Announced For Peninsula Players Theatre's Reading of 'i'
Cast Announced For Peninsula Players Theatre's Reading of 'i'
March 16, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast for the final play reading of  The Play's the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences.  

Ticket Sales Begin on March 1 For Peninsula Players Theatre's 88th Season
Ticket Sales Begin on March 1 For Peninsula Players Theatre's 88th Season
February 23, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced that individual tickets will go on sale March 1 for its 88th season performing June 13 through October 15, 2023. 

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2023 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2023 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
November 25, 2022

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announce its 88th season performing June 13 through October 15, 2023.

Cast Announced For THE RAINMAKER at Peninsula Players Theatre
Cast Announced For THE RAINMAKER at Peninsula Players Theatre
June 03, 2022

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for “The Rainmaker” by N. Richard Nash. A road trip Nash took through the American west and a real-life rainmaker inspired him to write the story. 

A ROCK SAILS BY Closes Peninsula Players Theatre's 2022 Winter Play Reading Series
A ROCK SAILS BY Closes Peninsula Players Theatre's 2022 Winter Play Reading Series
March 16, 2022

Peninsula Players Theatre present an in-person reading and a virtual audio recording of 'A Rock Sails By,' a new play by Sean Grennan, as part of its winter play reading series, The Play's the Thing. A reading of 'A Rock Sails By' will be performed in-person at Björklunden at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor, on Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. to a limited capacity of 80 patrons. Advance reservations are required for both events.  

Peninsula Players Cancels 2020 Summer Shows
Peninsula Players Cancels 2020 Summer Shows
April 17, 2020

Peninsula Players Theatre, like so many other organizations trying to forge ahead in the wake of these unprecedented times, has made an incredibly difficult decision. For the safety of its artists, volunteers, patrons, employees and community, it is canceling the summer performances of its 85th season. At this time, it is the theater's intention to welcome patrons for a fall production. The organization will continue to monitor the global crisis diligently and will update the public once final decisions have been made.

Peninsula Players Theatre Has Announced Ticket Sales for its 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre Has Announced Ticket Sales for its 85th Season
February 26, 2020

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced individual tickets go on sale March 1 for its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premières, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Ticket Sales for 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Ticket Sales for 85th Season
February 26, 2020

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce individual tickets go on sale March 1 for its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premières, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 85th Season
December 04, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premières, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

False Teeth, False History And Real Laughter At Peninsula Players
False Teeth, False History And Real Laughter At Peninsula Players
September 05, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, begins its autumn season with the Midwest première of a?oeGeorge Washington's Teeth,a?? a new comedy by Mark St. Germaine.  

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