STURGEON BAY, Wis. - TelAve -- Rehearsals begin on The Call List by Brian James Polak at Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP). The Call List is presented as part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals running throughout 2026. The fourth show of the 2026 season at Third Avenue PlayWorks runs from September 23 through October 11, 2026, featuring Door County favorite Eva Nimmer.

In this play, Sam is handed a list of names to call and is pulled into a mystery that's equal parts darkly funny and unexpectedly heartfelt.

Even before its first official performance Polak's The Call List has already garnered recognition as a Semi-Finalist in Seven Devils New Play Foundry Playwrights Conference (2025), as well as Semi-Finalist in B Street Theatre's new Comedies Festival (2019).

"So blown away reading this script. It's such a detailed, slice of life play," said award-winning playwright Rachel Bublitz, "It gives us an incredibly focused look into the lives of the protagonist, the folks she's calling, and the dead man she's calling about, all in a one person show! Highly recommend this show. It's funny and sad in all the best ways."

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"What Brian has done with this play is so exciting," said TAP's Jackie and Steve Kane Artistic Director, Jacob Janssen, "Its blend of comedy, mystery, and drama, all with its unique dramatic approach makes it completely unique. It is a play I knew I wanted our audience to experience!"

The production of The Call List at Third Avenue Playworks is directed by Jacob Janssen with scenic design by Third Avenue PlayWorks Technical Director Alex Polzin, costume design by Kaoiṁe E. Malloy, lighting design by Colin Gawronski, sound design by J Grover Hollway, props design by Haley Anne Brown, and production stage management by Kelsey Brennan York.

THE CAST

Eva Nimmer as Samantha Fischer

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

September 23 - October 11, 2026

Wednesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Special matinees Friday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

For more information about performances of The Call List at Third Avenue PlayWorks or to purchase tickets, visit thirdavenueplayworks.org/the-call-list or call the box office at (920) 743-1760.