A Doll's House
Our Sponsors for this ShowMark and Michelle Klaiber
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Tickets: $20-$33; Preshow music one hour before curtain.
PG-13 Fridays: May 2, 9 Pub opens 5:30; Performance at 7:00 Saturdays: April 26, May 3, 10 Pub opens 3:00; Performance at 4:30 Sunday Matinees: April 27, May 11 Pub opens 12:30; Performance at 2:00 Audience Talk Back
This Saturday after the show.
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Amy Herzog's adaptation of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is a modernized yet faithful retelling of the classic play. Premiering on Broadway in 2023, Herzog's version streamlines the dialogue while preserving the core themes of gender roles, identity, and personal freedom. Her adaptation focuses on making the language more contemporary and accessible, allowing the characters' emotional struggles to resonate with today's audiences.
By simplifying the language without losing the original's intensity, Herzog's version offers a fresh perspective on Ibsen’s timeless narrative, making it engaging for modern theatergoers.
By simplifying the language without losing the original's intensity, Herzog's version offers a fresh perspective on Ibsen’s timeless narrative, making it engaging for modern theatergoers.
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Carrie Counihan (Kristine Linde) is thrilled to tackle another classic drama at The Forst Inn…her favorite style of theatre! She has appeared in a variety of roles in the region including shows here at the Forst since 2021. Favorites include Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Stella in Streetcar Named Desire, and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. She has also appeared in shows with Evergreen Theatre in Green Bay, theatres in Door County and a number of Indie films. Carrie lives in Door County and has a hobby farm of 23 creatures…at least she thinks that was the number at last count. Thank you to Michael for creating such a special artistic home with the Forst community. A Doll’s House, especially this more modern adaptation, feels especially important at this time in history. Not just for its subject matter around women’s roles and rights but also for its exploration of mental illness and what our minds can create in the face of challenges and obstacles. Playwright Ibsen's friend Laura Kieler borrowed money to take her tubercular husband to a southern mild climate for his health. Like in this play, she ended up forging a signature to get the money and when the forgery was discovered, the consequences led her to a nervous breakdown and time in a mental hospital. While different than Nora’s ending, many of these events formed the plot structure of A Doll's House.
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Ross Dippel (Dr. Peter Renk) is grateful to be back on the Forst Inn stage. Having performed on community, scholastic, fringe and professional stages on both coasts, and points in between, he is happy to have found an artistic home with such a diverse and talented group of individuals.
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Aubrey Duncan (Nora Helmer) is honored and humbled by the responsibility of helping bring this iconic story to the Forst Inn stage. Nora’s quest unfolds as a gripping challenge to societal constraints, exposing how these constraints limit autonomy and freedom. Unfortunately, these themes remain relevant today, as we confront renewed attempts to reverse hard-earned progress for marginalized groups. Nora’s struggle to claim her identity reminds us that oppression often hides in the guise of tradition, restricting choice, opportunity, and voice. While A Doll’s House is set in 1879 Norway, echoes of its message persisted as recently as the early 1970s in the U.S., when women often needed a male co-signer to secure a bank loan. Though progress has been made, the fight against economic and social inequality continues, underscoring the timeless relevance of Nora’s journey. Collaborating with this phenomenal director, cast, and crew has been inspiring, and their artistry and dedication shine in every moment of this production. My deepest gratitude goes to Corey, Johannah, Phoenix, and Gizzy for their unwavering love, support, and patience—you light my path as I navigate this journey.
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Phillip Lotto (Nils Krogstad) is happy to be back on The Forst Inn stage for his third performance with the theater. His previous performances include “A Wrinkle in Time”, “Waiting for Godot”, and an adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde at the Rogue Theater in Sturgeon Bay.Phillip is honored for the opportunity to take part in a classic like “A Doll’s House”. He has found the entire process of developing this show an educational and rewarding experience as they dove into the world of Nora and her counterparts. Each of the characters in this story have to come to accept the consequences of the choices they’ve made and reconcile with their relationships whether with others or themselves. Nora begins to find out who she is through her interactions with the other characters until all that was not really her fell away and she found herself at a place to begin redefining who she is. It’s a beautiful story of acceptance and becoming.Phillip would like to thank the director for this opportunity, the cast for inspiration and support, and the people of The Forst Inn for continuously providing fantastic and relevant content to the area. Most especially he thanks Laura Lee for her continued love and support
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Corey McElroy (Torvald Helmer) is grateful for the chance to tackle this character who can be both charming and deeply flawed. It has been both challenging and a joy to uncover the depths of these characters alongside this talented director, cast, and crew.A Doll’s House asks what it means to truly know oneself—and what we risk when we begin to ask that question. Playing Torvald has made me reflect on the roles we perform in our own lives, and how easily love can become a mirror for control. It proves that no matter the century, communication in marriage is hard. Playing him has reminded me to always read the subtext… and maybe check the mailbox more often.Finally, I would like to thank my friends and family for their continued support in my attempt to breathe life into this complex and eye-opening role.
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Sara Schaller (Anne Marie) As a long time lover of all things Norwegian, Sara Schaller was thrilled to be cast in A Doll's House. She has loved every minute of this journey and has a deep appreciation for those taking it with her. Sara is particularly fascinated by the minimalist staging of this production and how it allows the audience and cast to focus on the importance of the characters' words and actions.
While Sara tends to be more comfortable working behind the scenes, she is enjoying her second foray on stage after last year's performance as Clairee in Steel Magnolias. When she's not on stage, Sara enjoys spending time with her family, reading, math, and costuming. |
Ticket Pricing is Set by Table Type
Saver Tables (Orange Tables) Youth $20, Senior/Student/Military $24; Adult $28
Tier One Tables (Blue Tables) Youth $20, Senior/Student/Military $29; Adult $33
Click on seats to select ticket type and reserve.
Note that All Event Passes and ticket vouchers are valid for any seat at this event.
Tables 12 & 23 are good options for wheelchair or limited mobility access.
Saver Tables (Orange Tables) Youth $20, Senior/Student/Military $24; Adult $28
Tier One Tables (Blue Tables) Youth $20, Senior/Student/Military $29; Adult $33
Click on seats to select ticket type and reserve.
Note that All Event Passes and ticket vouchers are valid for any seat at this event.
Tables 12 & 23 are good options for wheelchair or limited mobility access.
