American Players Theatre

American Players Theatre
Formation1977 (1977)
TypeTheatre group
PurposeShakespearean, classics
Location
Coordinates43°8′32″N 90°2′18″W / 43.14222°N 90.03833°W / 43.14222; -90.03833
Artistic director
Brenda DeVita
Notable members
James DeVita
Randall Duk Kim (former)
Amy Acker (former)
Emma Bates (former)
Carrie Coon (former)
Websiteamericanplayers.org


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. 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. As of 2014, the theater has been led by artistic director Brenda DeVita.

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