page_title: Northern Sky Theater
hierarchical_section_title: Northern Sky Theater
caption_attribution_description: English: You can watch theater under the stars in the summer when the American Folklore Theater performs at Peninsula State Park near Nicolet Bay.
context_page_description: Northern Sky Theater is a professional theater company that creates, develops, and produces musicals based on the populist culture and heritage of the United States. Located in Door County, Wisconsin, the company began in 1970 as The Heritage Ensemble, performing on the stage of the 700-seat outdoor theater in Peninsula State Park. In 1990, American Folklore Theatre was co-founded by Fred Alley, Frederick Heide, and Gerald Pelrine. In 2015, the company changed its name to Northern Sky Theater.
context_section_description: Northern Sky Theater (formerly known as American Folklore Theatre or AFT) is a professional theater company that creates, develops, and produces musicals based on the populist culture and heritage of the United States. Located in Door County, Wisconsin, the company began in 1970 as The Heritage Ensemble, performing on the stage of the 700-seat outdoor theater in Peninsula State Park. In 1990, American Folklore Theatre was co-founded by Fred Alley, Frederick Heide, and Gerald Pelrine.  In 2015, the company changed its name to Northern Sky Theater.
caption: The theater during a play
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