Cape May's Home of American Stage Classics!
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS (Jan. 2009) sponsored by
Discover Jersey Arts, East Lynne Theater Company was voted
ONE OF THE TOP TWO Equity Professional Theaters in NJ!
For all of the results go to: JerseyArts.com
REVIEW IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
FROM TERRY TEACHOUT 9/19/08
"Unlike the usual summer-theater mix, ELTC
specializes in shows that "deal with the uniquely
American experience," including revivals of
forgotten American plays from the first half of
the 20th century. This year, the company has
exhumed "To the Ladies!," a 1922 comedy by
George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. All Kaufman-Connelly revivals are rare, but
"To the Ladies!" hasn't been staged anywhere since 1926, which makes this production
significant by definition. To be sure, I expected that "To the Ladies!" would be a
historical curiosity, but it turns out to be thoroughly likable, well directed and with an
excellent cast."
Complete review: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122177899717354443.html
Photo above is George S. Kaufman's daughter, Anne, in the center, with the cast.
CAPE MAY MAINSTAGE SEASON 2009
March 20 & 21: SHERLOCK HOLMES' Adventure of the SPECKLED BAND
June 17-July 25 at 8:30: ALICE ON THE EDGE, four deliciously
witty one-acts by cutting-edge playwright Alice Gerstenberg. A blizzard
blows outside as Mrs. Pringle, her daughter, and the butler, frantically juggle
plates inside in preparation for a dinner party in “Fourteen.” “Illuminati in
Drama Libre,” similar in style to Waiting for Godot, was first produced in
1919, 35 years before Beckett’s Vladimir and Estragon walked the boards.
There are four women in “Overtones,” but only two are “real” because two
women represent one person. This was the first time on stage where two
characters were seen talking to their alter egos, and it was one of the most
talked about plays of the 1915 Broadway season. In “He Said and She Said,”
a busybody questions why the unmarried Diana spends so much time with
her best friend—and her best friend’s husband. Directed by Karen Case
Cook with Suzanne Dawson, Mark Edward Lang, Shelley McPherson,
Alison J. Murphy, and Gayle Stahlhuth.
(No show on Sat. July 4; added show on Sun. July 5.)
Wed. June 17: Opening Night After-Show Party at The Washington Inn
Fri. June 26: After-Show Q&A with the Cast and Crew
Fri. July 17: ASL Interpreted Performance
July 7 at 8:00: HANS BRINKER (World Premiere) Adapted by Gayle
Stahlhuth from the 1865 novel by American Mary Mapes Dodge about an
ice-skating race in the Netherlands, and the pair of silver skates that is the prize.
This production was chosen to celebrate the founding of Cape May 400 years
ago by English captain Henry Hudson on the Dutch ship, the Half-Moon.
A Summer Theater Workshop Student Production. Admission free.
July 29-Sept. 5 at 8:30: THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
(World Premiere) an adaptation by Gayle Stahlhuth of the popular O. Henry
comedy. Two thieves think all they have to do is capture a boy and demand
a ransom for his return. Oh, if it were only that simple! This adaptation is
riddled with O. Henry stories and passages, along with Appalachian tune by
a fiddle-playing member of the cast! Directed by Gayle Stahlhuth with Tom
Byrn, Karen Case Cook, Aidan Koehler, Bobby LeMaire, and Rob LeMaire.
(No show on Aug. 27 due to special event; added show on Sun. Aug 30.)
Wed. July 29: Opening Night After-Show Party at The Merion Inn
Fri. Aug 7: After-Show Q&A with the Cast and Crew
Fri. Aug. 28: ASL Interpreted Performance
Aug. 6-23 (Thurs.-Sun.) at 8:30: HELPFUL HINTS Last year’s
comedy hit is back! Susan Tischler, who also performs, adapted Mae
Savell Croy's Putnam's Household Handbook published in 1916. Join Mrs.
Croy as she explains everything from cleaning the stove and your clothes
with kerosene, to leaving babies outside when they cry. She also discusses
architecture, invitations, and the sick room, all in the comfort of the
gymnasium suit! It's an evening that is both witty and wise.
Location: The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.
Aug. 27 at 8:30: PEOPLE OF CAPE MAY V. JOHAN VAN BUREN Written by well-
known Dutch television personality, Judge Frank Visser, who also performs with members of
ELTC, this is a comic look at Cape May in the 1600s. This event was chosen to help celebrate
the founding of Cape May 400 years ago. (Tickets: $10)
Sept. 23-Oct. 24 at 8:00: THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN, by Pulitzer Prize-winner
George S. Kaufman. Before Mel Brooks’ The Producers, there was Kaufman’s 1925 comedy
about two producers who need funding for their Broadway show. What they’re looking for is a
wealthy person who can be parted from his cash: a “Butter and Egg Man.” Last season’s
Kaufman and Connelly’s To the Ladies! went so well for ELTC, garnering a rave review in
“The Wall Street Journal,” why not bring Kaufman back! Anne Kaufman, the playwright's
daughter, is eager to return to Cape May to see another of her father's plays and meet fellow
theater lovers at an after-show Q&A TBD. Directed by Gayle Stahlhuth with Suzanne Dawson,
Justin Flagg, Mark Edward Lang, Tiffany-Leigh Moskow, Alison J. Murphy, Morgan Nichols,
Stephanie Ouzts, Gayle Stahlhuth, Tommy Raniszewski, and John Cameron Webber.
Wed. Sept. 23: Opening Night After-Show Party at Aleathea's Restaurant - and the 84th
Anniversary of the Broadway Opening.
Fri. Oct. 2: After-Show Q&A with the Cast and Crew
Fri. Oct. 9: One-half of the Proceeds go to the nonprofit Beach Theatre Foundation
Fri. Oct. 16: ASL Interpreted Performance
Nov. 6 -7 at 8:00: SHERLOCK HOLMES' ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE
CARBUNCLE, adapted from the work by Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle by Craig Wichman, the
Founder and Producer of the nationally acclaimed
Quicksilver Radio Theater. Step back in time, as
ELTC presents this tale in the style of a vintage
radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects
and commercials, just like Sherlock Holmes’ radio
series on NBC that premiered on Oct. 20, 1930.
Holmes and Watson try to discover how a precious
blue stone came to be in a goose on Christmas Eve.
"This is live theater done right!" - Sherry Hoffman,
"New Jersey Lifestyle" Magazine
Nov. 12: Annual dinner/show fundraiser at Aleathea’s Restaurant
Nov. 27 & 28, Dec. 6, 11 & 12 at 8:30: CHRISTMAS
IN BLACK AND WHITE (World Premiere), the American
Christmas experience from the point of view of freed slaves to
newly-arrived immigrants, told by two master storytellers,
Stephanie Garrett and Gayle Stahlhuth.
B&B and an ELTC SHOW COMBO!
Stay at The Henry Sawyer Inn and Victorian Lace Inn and see an
ELTC show for only $18.00! Tickets must be purchased at these B&Bs.
DINNER and ELTC SHOW COMBO! (Theater tickets at the restaurants.)
Aleathea’s, at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. $45 per person, includes dinner, tax, token gratuity, and ticket
For reservations: 609-884-5555
The Magnolia Room, at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St. Dinner + $18 ticket for "Helpful Hints" only
For reservations: 609-884-8409
410 Bank Street Restaurant, 410 Bank St. Dinner + 1/2 ticket ($14)
For reservations: 609-884-2127
Frescos - A Seafood Trattoria, 412 Bank St. Dinner + 1/2 ticket ($14)
For reservations: 609-884-0366
Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Complete Dinner anytime + ticket = $54
For reservations: 609-884-5697
The Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St. $18 ticket with each entrée purchase (anytime) or 3 course early bird ($18.95,
and must be seated before 5:30). For reservations: 609-884-8363
Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin Streets. Dinner on the third Fridays of the month only: June 19,
July 17, Aug. 21, & Oct. 16 from 5:00-7:00. Bring your own beverage: soda, beer, or wine. Dinner: $10 for
adults + $20 ticket; $4 dinner for children. If you call ahead for reservations, dinner is only $8: 609-884-3065.
Ages 12 and under are admission-free at all times, and these tickets
may be picked up at the box office when attending the production.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS (Jan. 2009) sponsored by
Discover Jersey Arts, East Lynne Theater Company was voted
ONE OF THE TOP TWO Equity Professional Theaters in NJ!
For all of the results go to: JerseyArts.com
REVIEW IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
FROM TERRY TEACHOUT 9/19/08
"Unlike the usual summer-theater mix, ELTC
specializes in shows that "deal with the uniquely
American experience," including revivals of
forgotten American plays from the first half of
the 20th century. This year, the company has
exhumed "To the Ladies!," a 1922 comedy by
George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. All Kaufman-Connelly revivals are rare, but
"To the Ladies!" hasn't been staged anywhere since 1926, which makes this production
significant by definition. To be sure, I expected that "To the Ladies!" would be a
historical curiosity, but it turns out to be thoroughly likable, well directed and with an
excellent cast."
Complete review: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122177899717354443.html
Photo above is George S. Kaufman's daughter, Anne, in the center, with the cast.
CAPE MAY MAINSTAGE SEASON 2009
March 20 & 21: SHERLOCK HOLMES' Adventure of the SPECKLED BAND
June 17-July 25 at 8:30: ALICE ON THE EDGE, four deliciously
witty one-acts by cutting-edge playwright Alice Gerstenberg. A blizzard
blows outside as Mrs. Pringle, her daughter, and the butler, frantically juggle
plates inside in preparation for a dinner party in “Fourteen.” “Illuminati in
Drama Libre,” similar in style to Waiting for Godot, was first produced in
1919, 35 years before Beckett’s Vladimir and Estragon walked the boards.
There are four women in “Overtones,” but only two are “real” because two
women represent one person. This was the first time on stage where two
characters were seen talking to their alter egos, and it was one of the most
talked about plays of the 1915 Broadway season. In “He Said and She Said,”
a busybody questions why the unmarried Diana spends so much time with
her best friend—and her best friend’s husband. Directed by Karen Case
Cook with Suzanne Dawson, Mark Edward Lang, Shelley McPherson,
Alison J. Murphy, and Gayle Stahlhuth.
(No show on Sat. July 4; added show on Sun. July 5.)
Wed. June 17: Opening Night After-Show Party at The Washington Inn
Fri. June 26: After-Show Q&A with the Cast and Crew
Fri. July 17: ASL Interpreted Performance
July 7 at 8:00: HANS BRINKER (World Premiere) Adapted by Gayle
Stahlhuth from the 1865 novel by American Mary Mapes Dodge about an
ice-skating race in the Netherlands, and the pair of silver skates that is the prize.
This production was chosen to celebrate the founding of Cape May 400 years
ago by English captain Henry Hudson on the Dutch ship, the Half-Moon.
A Summer Theater Workshop Student Production. Admission free.
July 29-Sept. 5 at 8:30: THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
(World Premiere) an adaptation by Gayle Stahlhuth of the popular O. Henry
comedy. Two thieves think all they have to do is capture a boy and demand
a ransom for his return. Oh, if it were only that simple! This adaptation is
riddled with O. Henry stories and passages, along with Appalachian tune by
a fiddle-playing member of the cast! Directed by Gayle Stahlhuth with Tom
Byrn, Karen Case Cook, Aidan Koehler, Bobby LeMaire, and Rob LeMaire.
(No show on Aug. 27 due to special event; added show on Sun. Aug 30.)
Wed. July 29: Opening Night After-Show Party at The Merion Inn
Fri. Aug 7: After-Show Q&A with the Cast and Crew
Fri. Aug. 28: ASL Interpreted Performance
Aug. 6-23 (Thurs.-Sun.) at 8:30: HELPFUL HINTS Last year’s
comedy hit is back! Susan Tischler, who also performs, adapted Mae
Savell Croy's Putnam's Household Handbook published in 1916. Join Mrs.
Croy as she explains everything from cleaning the stove and your clothes
with kerosene, to leaving babies outside when they cry. She also discusses
architecture, invitations, and the sick room, all in the comfort of the
gymnasium suit! It's an evening that is both witty and wise.
Location: The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.
Aug. 27 at 8:30: PEOPLE OF CAPE MAY V. JOHAN VAN BUREN Written by well-
known Dutch television personality, Judge Frank Visser, who also performs with members of
ELTC, this is a comic look at Cape May in the 1600s. This event was chosen to help celebrate
the founding of Cape May 400 years ago. (Tickets: $10)
Sept. 23-Oct. 24 at 8:00: THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN, by Pulitzer Prize-winner
George S. Kaufman. Before Mel Brooks’ The Producers, there was Kaufman’s 1925 comedy
about two producers who need funding for their Broadway show. What they’re looking for is a
wealthy person who can be parted from his cash: a “Butter and Egg Man.” Last season’s
Kaufman and Connelly’s To the Ladies! went so well for ELTC, garnering a rave review in
“The Wall Street Journal,” why not bring Kaufman back! Anne Kaufman, the playwright's
daughter, is eager to return to Cape May to see another of her father's plays and meet fellow
theater lovers at an after-show Q&A TBD. Directed by Gayle Stahlhuth with Suzanne Dawson,
Justin Flagg, Mark Edward Lang, Tiffany-Leigh Moskow, Alison J. Murphy, Morgan Nichols,
Stephanie Ouzts, Gayle Stahlhuth, Tommy Raniszewski, and John Cameron Webber.
Wed. Sept. 23: Opening Night After-Show Party at Aleathea's Restaurant - and the 84th
Anniversary of the Broadway Opening.
Fri. Oct. 2: After-Show Q&A with the Cast and Crew
Fri. Oct. 9: One-half of the Proceeds go to the nonprofit Beach Theatre Foundation
Fri. Oct. 16: ASL Interpreted Performance
Nov. 6 -7 at 8:00: SHERLOCK HOLMES' ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE
CARBUNCLE, adapted from the work by Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle by Craig Wichman, the
Founder and Producer of the nationally acclaimed
Quicksilver Radio Theater. Step back in time, as
ELTC presents this tale in the style of a vintage
radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects
and commercials, just like Sherlock Holmes’ radio
series on NBC that premiered on Oct. 20, 1930.
Holmes and Watson try to discover how a precious
blue stone came to be in a goose on Christmas Eve.
"This is live theater done right!" - Sherry Hoffman,
"New Jersey Lifestyle" Magazine
Nov. 12: Annual dinner/show fundraiser at Aleathea’s Restaurant
Nov. 27 & 28, Dec. 6, 11 & 12 at 8:30: CHRISTMAS
IN BLACK AND WHITE (World Premiere), the American
Christmas experience from the point of view of freed slaves to
newly-arrived immigrants, told by two master storytellers,
Stephanie Garrett and Gayle Stahlhuth.
B&B and an ELTC SHOW COMBO!
Stay at The Henry Sawyer Inn and Victorian Lace Inn and see an
ELTC show for only $18.00! Tickets must be purchased at these B&Bs.
DINNER and ELTC SHOW COMBO! (Theater tickets at the restaurants.)
Aleathea’s, at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. $45 per person, includes dinner, tax, token gratuity, and ticket
For reservations: 609-884-5555
The Magnolia Room, at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St. Dinner + $18 ticket for "Helpful Hints" only
For reservations: 609-884-8409
410 Bank Street Restaurant, 410 Bank St. Dinner + 1/2 ticket ($14)
For reservations: 609-884-2127
Frescos - A Seafood Trattoria, 412 Bank St. Dinner + 1/2 ticket ($14)
For reservations: 609-884-0366
Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Complete Dinner anytime + ticket = $54
For reservations: 609-884-5697
The Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St. $18 ticket with each entrée purchase (anytime) or 3 course early bird ($18.95,
and must be seated before 5:30). For reservations: 609-884-8363
Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin Streets. Dinner on the third Fridays of the month only: June 19,
July 17, Aug. 21, & Oct. 16 from 5:00-7:00. Bring your own beverage: soda, beer, or wine. Dinner: $10 for
adults + $20 ticket; $4 dinner for children. If you call ahead for reservations, dinner is only $8: 609-884-3065.
Ages 12 and under are admission-free at all times, and these tickets
may be picked up at the box office when attending the production.
Artistic Director: Gayle Stahlhuth
Technical Director: Lee O'Connor
OFFICE/MAILING ADDRESS:
The East Lynne Theater Company
121 Fourth Ave.
West Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone and E-mail:
609-884-5898
Eastlynneco@aol.com
Cape May Performance Venue:
The First Presbyterian Church
500 Hughes St., Cape May
Performance Days (except where
noted): Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
NEW! To reserve tickets
by phone using your credit card -
call 866-280-9211.
2009 SEASON TICKETS!
They make a great present!
Only $90.00 for 5 shows! A $40 savings for
single-ticket General Admission. May be used in any
way! Use all 5 for one show, or see 5 different
shows, and any combination in-between. Five new
productions 2009! Mail a check to the office and they
will be mailed to you! Or go to the "Tickets" page and
hit the Ticketleap Button. Must be purchased by June
30.
3RD ANNUAL SUMMER STUDENT WORKSHOP
Students have the opportunity to rehearse and perform
Hans Brinker, based on Mary Mapes Dodge's novel.
Workshop Dates and Times: June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29,
30, July 1, 2, and 6 from 12:30-3:30. Performance is
Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00, open to the public,
admission-free. Location: First Presbyterian Church,
500 Hughes St., Cape May. Students ages 10-18; limit
of 10 students. Fee: $200.00. Contact theater for
enrollment and details. The last 2 years, the audience
has been standing room only!
Video of recent residency at West Cape May
Elementary School! "Henry Sawyer and the
Civil War"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_GEZ1caGII
TALES OF THE VICTORIANS
The 20th Anniversary of one of the most popular
events in Cape May! The actors promise to continue
serving up delightful stories, while the venues serve
up tasty tea-time treats. Time is 4:00 pm: Thursdays
in the summer and Saturdays in the fall. Tickets $10
and ages 12 and under free. Contact ELTC to verify
locations and make reservations. Current line-up:
June 18: The Butterfly Tea Room, 109 Sunset Blvd.
June 25: Mad Batter at the Carroll Villa, 19 Jackson St.
July 2: The Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbia Ave.
July 9: The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave.
July 16: The Fairthorne, 111 Ocean St.
July 23: Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave.
July 30: Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.
Aug 6: Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.
Aug 13: Windward House, 24 Jackson St.
Aug 20: Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave.
Aug 27: The Fairthorne, 111 Ocean St.
Sept 3: SeaVilla Hotel, 5 Perry St.
Sat. Oct. 9: The Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbia Ave.
ELTC STORE: A BOOK, CAPS, MUGS, ETC.!
THE LEACH DIARIES: The First Four Years.
Books are available at Atlantic Book Store in
Cape May, on night's of ELTC performances, and
may be purchased online at
http://cafepress.com/eastlynne
Also available for purchase are T-shirts, hats, tote
bags,mugs, steins, clocks, mouse pads, baby bibs
and clothes with the ELTC logo! Prices are great,
the stuff is cool, and you'll be helping the arts!
East Lynne Theater Company's programs are made
possible in part from The NJ State Council on the
Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of The
National Endowment for the Arts; the NJ
Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism;
Curran Investment Management; La Mer
Beachfront Inn; Aleathea's Restaurant; The Henry
Sawyer Inn; The Cliveden Inn, and the generosity of
many patrons.
All photographs and material copyright 2009 by East Lynne
Theater Company
Technical Director: Lee O'Connor
OFFICE/MAILING ADDRESS:
The East Lynne Theater Company
121 Fourth Ave.
West Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone and E-mail:
609-884-5898
Eastlynneco@aol.com
Cape May Performance Venue:
The First Presbyterian Church
500 Hughes St., Cape May
Performance Days (except where
noted): Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
NEW! To reserve tickets
by phone using your credit card -
call 866-280-9211.
2009 SEASON TICKETS!
They make a great present!
Only $90.00 for 5 shows! A $40 savings for
single-ticket General Admission. May be used in any
way! Use all 5 for one show, or see 5 different
shows, and any combination in-between. Five new
productions 2009! Mail a check to the office and they
will be mailed to you! Or go to the "Tickets" page and
hit the Ticketleap Button. Must be purchased by June
30.
3RD ANNUAL SUMMER STUDENT WORKSHOP
Students have the opportunity to rehearse and perform
Hans Brinker, based on Mary Mapes Dodge's novel.
Workshop Dates and Times: June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29,
30, July 1, 2, and 6 from 12:30-3:30. Performance is
Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00, open to the public,
admission-free. Location: First Presbyterian Church,
500 Hughes St., Cape May. Students ages 10-18; limit
of 10 students. Fee: $200.00. Contact theater for
enrollment and details. The last 2 years, the audience
has been standing room only!
Video of recent residency at West Cape May
Elementary School! "Henry Sawyer and the
Civil War"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_GEZ1caGII
TALES OF THE VICTORIANS
The 20th Anniversary of one of the most popular
events in Cape May! The actors promise to continue
serving up delightful stories, while the venues serve
up tasty tea-time treats. Time is 4:00 pm: Thursdays
in the summer and Saturdays in the fall. Tickets $10
and ages 12 and under free. Contact ELTC to verify
locations and make reservations. Current line-up:
June 18: The Butterfly Tea Room, 109 Sunset Blvd.
June 25: Mad Batter at the Carroll Villa, 19 Jackson St.
July 2: The Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbia Ave.
July 9: The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave.
July 16: The Fairthorne, 111 Ocean St.
July 23: Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave.
July 30: Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.
Aug 6: Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.
Aug 13: Windward House, 24 Jackson St.
Aug 20: Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave.
Aug 27: The Fairthorne, 111 Ocean St.
Sept 3: SeaVilla Hotel, 5 Perry St.
Sat. Oct. 9: The Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbia Ave.
ELTC STORE: A BOOK, CAPS, MUGS, ETC.!
THE LEACH DIARIES: The First Four Years.
Books are available at Atlantic Book Store in
Cape May, on night's of ELTC performances, and
may be purchased online at
http://cafepress.com/eastlynne
Also available for purchase are T-shirts, hats, tote
bags,mugs, steins, clocks, mouse pads, baby bibs
and clothes with the ELTC logo! Prices are great,
the stuff is cool, and you'll be helping the arts!
East Lynne Theater Company's programs are made
possible in part from The NJ State Council on the
Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of The
National Endowment for the Arts; the NJ
Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism;
Curran Investment Management; La Mer
Beachfront Inn; Aleathea's Restaurant; The Henry
Sawyer Inn; The Cliveden Inn, and the generosity of
many patrons.
All photographs and material copyright 2009 by East Lynne
Theater Company
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