Peninsula Players Theatre is proud to announce the continuation of its scholarship program for Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music, or theatre. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from each of Door County’s five high schools, and one homeschooled graduate, providing meaningful financial support as students begin their post-secondary education.
Established to encourage the educational and career aspirations of young artists and arts leaders, the Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship reflects the organization’s enduring commitment to arts education. As America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre, Peninsula Players Theatre remains dedicated to fostering the next generation of performers, musicians, designers, technicians, and arts administrators.
“We believe that access to arts education can shape not only careers, but lives,” said Managing Director Brian Kelsey. “These scholarships are an investment in the creativity, dedication, and potential of Door County students. We are proud to support their ambitions and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the arts community.”
To qualify for a Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship, applicants must plan to enroll as full-time college or technical students with a major or minor in arts management, music (performance or education), or theatre (acting, theatre studies, theatre technology, or design). Applications for the scholarship are available through the Door County Community Foundation.
More information and a full list of qualifications can be found at www.doorcountyscholarships.org. Applications are due by April 6, 2026, and may be submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed to: Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship, c/o Door County Community Foundation, 222 North Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. For additional details, contact Development Director Danielle Szmanda at 920-868-3287.
Peninsula Players Theatre continues its longstanding commitment to educational outreach through its winter play reading series, The Play’s the Thing, as well as pre-show seminars, post-show discussions, and student matinees. Education has been central to the organization’s mission since its founding in the 1930s, beginning with its internship program, which continues today. Each summer, Peninsula Players Theatre produces a five-show season of Broadway-quality comedies, dramas, and musicals. Learn more about Peninsula Players Theatre and its 2026 season at www.peninsulaplayers.com