Woodsy, romantic and now practical

By Craig Johnson, The Isthmus

June 30, 2017

As American Players Theatre worked its way through a fourth decade, it faced a challenge. The Spring Green theater needed to improve acoustics, safety and accessibility while still preserving the essence of the classical theater nestled in the woodsy hills of southwestern Wisconsin.

Renovations began immediately after the close of the 2016 season, with the removal of the stage. Construction crews have since worked diligently to complete the improvements to the lobby, amphitheater and backstage areas.

The first notable changes, after the familiar hike up the wooded path, are to the open-air lobby. The carpet of wood chips has been replaced by flagstone and crushed granite, with a small patch of honey locust trees planted in the center. The paving of the hill crown is not purely an aesthetic choice. These changes make the theater far more maneuverable for people with disabilities.

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