About

Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) is Door County’s premier professional theatre, hosting compelling comedies, dramas, and musicals in the intimate Steve and Jackie Kane Theatre. Renowned for its captivating performances, TAP offers diverse educational programs and is a vital part of the vibrant arts community. With consistent acclaim from local and regional critics, TAP delivers powerful stories and fosters a memorable theatrical experience for audiences year-round. All seats are reserved. Buy your tickets in advance over the phone, online, or in-person.

Our Mission
Third Avenue PlayWorks inspires community connections and sparks dialogue through wide-ranging professional theatre.

Our Vision
We envision a Wisconsin where everyone, regardless of background, social, and economic status has access to cutting-edge theatre.

We see a future where TAP is a center for cultural production and community connection, where everyone, no matter their background (cultural, ethnic, socio-economic status, gender expression, etc.) is welcome and affirmed. We hold fast to the “Wisconsin Idea” and will not rest until we have a meaningful impact on everyone in our state. TAP strives to be recognized among the leading arts organizations in the Upper Midwest. We are a home for Wisconsin artists, audiences, and for everyone who visits us. Welcome!

Welcome to the Steve and Jackie Kane Theatre, where the stage is consistently animated with performances throughout the year. Our commitment to providing a diverse array of shows ensures there’s something for every taste. Beyond our regular programming, the Kane Theater serves as a focal point for community gatherings and events. Whether attending a performance or participating in a community function, visitors can expect an atmosphere of cultural enrichment and engagement. Join us as we celebrate the enduring tradition of live theater and the communal spirit it fosters at the Kane Theatre.

Great theatre inspires collaboration and fosters relationships with the larger community. TAP partners with a variety of non-profit service organizations in our community to raise awareness and funds to support their work in service of Door County. At each Pay-What-You-Will performance, offered on the Wednesday prior to opening night, a portion of the proceeds received will be given to the community partner(s). Additional talkbacks with the organizations provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the intriguing and sometimes provocative themes explored in our productions and how it relates to the mission of each non-profit partner.

The generosity of our donors and sponsors makes our uplifting, provocative, and intimate theatre experience the very best it can be. As a nonprofit organization, TAP sustains operations primarily by contributions. When you make a gift to TAP, your support makes it possible for us to bring an exceptional theatre experience to Door County audiences all year long. Thank You!

Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today is the traditional homeland of the Menominee Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, and to all of our Native relatives who have cared for this land for generations. They have a rich culture and history, and their relationship with the land is central to their identity.

We acknowledge the Menominee people as the original inhabitants of this land and we respect their sovereignty. We also acknowledge the many other Indigenous peoples who have lived in this area over time. We are grateful to be able to live and work on this land and we commit to learning about and respecting the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples who have called it home for centuries. MNI WICONI! (WATER IS LIFE!)