Peninsula Players Theatre is set to close its winter series, The Play’s the Thing, with a gripping reading of “A Body of Water,” a thought-provoking drama by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. Directed by Artistic Director Linda Fortunato, the reading will take place on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. at Björklunden’s Vail Hall.

“This event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to get together, hear a live performance, and connect with members of the theatre,” says Peninsula Players business manager Audra Baakari-Boyle.  

This captivating drama features a talented cast, including Door County residents Cassandra Bissell and Neil Brookshire alongside Adelina Marinello of Chicago. Bissel and Brookshire bring to life the characters Avis and Moss, a married couple who wake up one morning in an isolated home without remembering who they are or how they arrived there. The mysterious setting is high above a breathtaking body of water—but the couple is left in a state of panic, unable to recall their identities. Their confusion deepens when a young woman, portrayed by Marinello, suddenly arrives. The play unfolds as a puzzle of memory and identity, offering an intriguing glimpse into the complexities of the human mind as the characters struggle to piece together the fragments of their pasts.

The Play’s the Thing is part of Peninsula Players Theatre’s winter outreach programming, allowing local audiences to experience professional play readings. Founded as America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre, Peninsula Players Theatre is dedicated to bringing high-quality theatrical experiences to the Door County community year-round.

The reading is free to attend, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6:15 p.m. While there is no admission fee, donations are encouraged to support the continuation of The Play’s the Thing series.