What would you do on your day off in Door County?

I would buy tickets to the Peninsula Players, Theatre in a Garden. Then, I would plan a picnic dinner with a fresh loaf of bread from the Town Hall Bakery in Jacksonport, a 10-year cheddar, Door County Mustard with pretzels and fresh fruit from the Sturgeon Bay farmer’s market…with Door County cherries, of course.

I would gather a group of friends or my significant other and head down the property an hour before the show starts (maybe more, depending on how long you like to linger over a picnic) and buy a bottle of wine to go with the meal. I prefer a crisp white on those warm summer nights.

Whether it’s before the show, during intermission or afterwards, don’t forget to take a swing on the date bench. It’s best if you can nab it for the sunset.

Most evenings, the show starts at 8 pm and I would find my seat a little early, to fight the mad rush in the last couple of minutes.

During intermission, I would sip on a White Russian and sit around the fire. If it’s a particularly chilly evening, I might go with coffee or hot chocolate from the Canteen.

After the show, feeling giddy and enchanted by the whole experience, I’d wander into Egg Harbor and grab some gelato.

(Left to right) Peninsula Players veteran actors Tom Mula, Greg Vinkler, and Tim Monsion perform as three friends in “Heroes,” on stage through July 4. Curtain times are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., except the closing performance July 4 at 4 p.m. Group and individual tickets are available. Individual ticket prices range from $29 to $36; there are no performances on Mondays. For more information or to reserve tickets call 920.868.3287 or visit http://www.peninsulaplayers.com.