| Formation | 1977 |
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| Type | Theatre group |
| Purpose | Shakespearean, classics |
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| Coordinates | 43°08′32″N 90°02′17″W / 43.142162348936175°N 90.03818192397267°W |
Artistic director(s) | Brenda DeVita |
Notable members | James DeVita Randall Duk Kim (former) Amy Acker (former)[1] Emma Bates (former)[1] Carrie Coon (former)[2] |
| Website | americanplayers |
American Players Theatre is an American classical theatrical troupe and theater complex located near Spring Green, Wisconsin. It has been called the best classical theater company in the United States by the late Wall Street Journal drama critic, Terry Teachout.[3] The Theatre was founded by Randall Duk Kim, Anne Occhiogrosso, and Charles J. Bright, and held its first performance in 1980. Performances are held at a 110-acre complex with two theaters, a 1,089-seat outdoor amphitheater and the 200-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre. David Frank followed Randall Duk Kim as artistic leader and as of 2014 APT has been led by artistic director Brenda DeVita.
- ^ a b Thomas, Rob (June 21, 2013). "Actors in Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado' once did Shakespeare at American Players Theatre". The Capital Times. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Christians, Lindsay (June 6, 2013). "How Carrie Coon went from the Rathskeller to the red carpet". The Capital Times. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Teachout, Terry (July 29, 2021). "'Rough Crossing' Review: Riding the Waves of Wit". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 19, 2022.