Door County Auditorium Expansion Plan
All arts aficionados know that a powerful performance deserves an encore.
Thank You for Making Dreams Come True!
The Cramer Exchange officially opens with the kick-off of the 2026-2027 Season, Friday, June 12, 2026.
With amazing community support, we near the successful completion of The Encore Campaign. Finishing gifts are still needed to help us complete the final phase and realize our shared vision. Please help us close the pledge timing funding gap and complete the finishing touches to The Cramer Exchange's outdoor spaces, remaining A/V and kitchen equipment, and, the Education Wing's furnishings, instruments, and program needs.
Naming Opportunities
Prior to The Emerson Education Wing's grand opening in the fall, we'll create and install donor recognition plaques and signage for naming gifts.
Plus, gifts of all sizes will be included on the Main Entrance naming wall in alphabetical order.
Folks interested in learning more are invited to contact DCA at support@dcauditorium.org or (920) 868-2728
Project Progress
October 8: A recent shot of The Annex exterior
We've got a roof over our head at The Annex, literally! Pictured here: Nick Hoover, Box Office Manager, Duska Pearson, DCA Construction Task Force Chair, and Chris Reiner, Architect.
August 12, 2025: Decking progress at The Annex
August 8, 2025: Placement of The Annex beams
August 8, 2025: Placement of The Annex beams
August 7, 2025: "Beam Me Up" signing of The Annex beams!
July 22, 2025: We've got walls. We repeat, we've got walls at The Annex!
July 17, 2025: We've got walls at The Annex!
July 17: We've got walls at The Annex!
July 9, 2025: A big day at The Annex's jobsite today! The construction team started pouring the concrete floors this morning. Next week, the walls go up!
July 9, 2025: A big day at The Annex's jobsite today! The construction team started pouring the concrete floors this morning. Next week, the walls go up!
July 4, 2025: Construction is officially underway at the DCA's Annex! This week, DCA Executive Director Cari Lewis and Construction Task Force Chair Duska Pearson had a site visit with Architect Chris Renier ahead of concrete being poured next week.
July 4, 2025: Construction is officially underway at the DCA's Annex! This week, DCA Executive Director Cari Lewis and Construction Task Force Chair Duska Pearson had a site visit with Architect Chris Renier ahead of concrete being poured next week.
DCA Groundbreaking
DCA Groundbreaking
Cari Anne Hablerand Emerson DCA Groundbreaking
Finishing Touches and Banners
Conner Dannhausen, Gibraltar kindergarten student and son of Myles Dannhausen who attended the auditorium's groundbreaking 35 years ago, enjoys his dirt dessert made by Duska Pearson, Construction Task Force Chair(left).
The Cramer Exchange Okarma Concert Patio
Live Music Pre-Show on The Okarma Conert Patio
Service Begins 2.5 Hours Prior to DCA Summer Shows,
Last Call 30 minutes Prior to Showtime
Afterglow Sets Featuring KETCHUP at Chuck & Chichi's Soda Fountain & The Encore Bar
Immediately Following these DCA Summer Shows
We established the Door County Auditorium Encore Campaign to build a second performance venue, education center, and reception hall to extend our programming. Click Here to donate, or contact us for more information.
We’re carefully planning every detail to meet our growing needs and improve visitor experiences. This new venue will elevate our mission of providing diverse cultural experiences while fostering community connections.
Join us in making this vision a reality by contributing to our capital campaign. Your support will help us bring this new chapter to life!
Contact director@dcauditorium.org with any questions.
