Cape May, NJ | East Lynne Theater Company
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    • Policies including ADA and DEIJ >
      • Non-Discrimination Policy
      • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)
      • Whistleblower Protection
      • Sexual Harassment Policy
      • ADA Information
  • 2025 SEASON
    • DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
    • WHISPERS FROM THE FORGOTTEN
    • EVERY BRILLIANT THING
    • NO REGRETS: An Evening with Edith Piaf
    • SHERLOCK HOLMES: SCANDALS!
  • Tickets
    • 2025 Raffle
    • EAST LYNNE GALA 2025
  • Education
    • 2025 Youth Theater Camp
    • 2024 ELTC Young Artist Scholarship
  • PAST PRODUCTIONS
    • Productions 2022 -2024
    • ELTC American Classic Timeline
    • Recent Reviews & Articles
    • Season Posters
    • A Few of the Actors, Directors, Designers and Playwrights
  • NEWS
    • AME / Clemans Ribbon Cutting
    • Executive Director Announced
    • 1891 Note Found at AME
    • Capital Campaign Advances
    • Naming of the AME Church Theater
    • Board Member Expands Reach
    • NJ Honors East Lynne Theater Company
  • SUPPORT US
    • Business Sponsorships
    • Individual Giving
    • Volunteer

About East Lynne Theater Company


Celebrating The American Spirit on Stage since 1980!

One of the top 75 theaters offering summer productions in  North America. – The New York Times

East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) is an Equity Professional Theater located in Cape May, New Jersey.  Named after a popular melodrama of the 19th Century, East Lynne was founded in 1980 to resurrect plays from America’s theatrical past.  Over the years, our mission has expanded to include contemporary work on American themes.
 
East Lynne is a bridge:
 
Between the past and the present.
 
By presenting stories from the past, East Lynne creates a better understanding of the present.
 
Between Cape May’s residents and visitors.
East Lynne attracts and welcomes visitors to culturally vibrant, and historic Cape May, New Jersey.
 
Between artists and the community.
By bringing theater artists of the highest caliber from elsewhere together with local artists and audiences, East Lynne provides a unique, compelling theatrical experience.
 
Between diverse audience members, seniors and students. 
As future steward of the former Allen AME Church, East Lynne is committed to honoring the Black History of Cape May. Through programming, collaboration, student workshops, and outreach, East Lynne promotes meaningful connections between all people.


The company was founded by Warren Kliewer in 1980; and Gayle Stahlhuth was the Producing Artistic Director from 1999–2022.  Craig Fols was A.D. for the 2023-2024 seasons.

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East Lynne Theater Company
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization

Mail: P.O. Box 121
Cape May, NJ 08204

Performance Venues:
Cape May Presbyterian Church
500 Hughes St. Cape May, NJ

Clemans Theater for the Arts
717 Franklin St. Cape May, NJ

CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]

Phone: 609-602-8703
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ELTC employs members of Actors' Equity Association, the union for professional actors.


ELTC's programs are made possible in part through funding from The NJ State Council on the Arts / Department of State, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners through the Cape May County Division of Culture & Heritage. Also The NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism, the generosity of our Season Partners / Show Sponsors, and the generosity of many patrons.
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Thank you to our 2025 Season Partners: 
​La Mer Beachfront Resort and Hoffman Agency Real Estate
Thank you to our Show Sponsors: Cape May Star & Wave, Just for Laughs and
Petals Floral Design & Gifts
Thank you to our Advertising Sponsors: Exit Zero, 98.7 The Coast Radio and 
Cape May Radio WCFA 101.5 FM

ELTC is a proud member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the South Jersey Cultural Alliance and ArtPride, 3 Chambers of Commerce, and www.njsouthernshore.com

Find out more things to do in Cape May at www.capemay.com
  • Home
    • About Us
    • Location and Virtual Tour
    • Staff and Board Members
    • Getting Involved
    • Supporters of ELTC
    • Policies including ADA and DEIJ >
      • Non-Discrimination Policy
      • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)
      • Whistleblower Protection
      • Sexual Harassment Policy
      • ADA Information
  • 2025 SEASON
    • DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
    • WHISPERS FROM THE FORGOTTEN
    • EVERY BRILLIANT THING
    • NO REGRETS: An Evening with Edith Piaf
    • SHERLOCK HOLMES: SCANDALS!
  • Tickets
    • 2025 Raffle
    • EAST LYNNE GALA 2025
  • Education
    • 2025 Youth Theater Camp
    • 2024 ELTC Young Artist Scholarship
  • PAST PRODUCTIONS
    • Productions 2022 -2024
    • ELTC American Classic Timeline
    • Recent Reviews & Articles
    • Season Posters
    • A Few of the Actors, Directors, Designers and Playwrights
  • NEWS
    • AME / Clemans Ribbon Cutting
    • Executive Director Announced
    • 1891 Note Found at AME
    • Capital Campaign Advances
    • Naming of the AME Church Theater
    • Board Member Expands Reach
    • NJ Honors East Lynne Theater Company
  • SUPPORT US
    • Business Sponsorships
    • Individual Giving
    • Volunteer