CURRENT SCHEDULE
Gayle Stahlhuth performing "Margaret's Diary During a Revolution" at The Steuben House.
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Stephanie Garrett giving a lecture on The Harlem Renaissance at The Cape May Public Library
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Michele LaRue presenting a story at The Dormer House
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A FEW QUOTES FROM OUR SURVEYS
Always wonderful. I learn something new at every event. – George, Philadelphia
Enjoyed all the stories by the wonderful professional actors. An interesting variety of tales in a lovely setting.
– Mary Ann, Cape May
Awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed each reading! Such wonderful talent! – Gregg, North Cape May
Always wonderful. I learn something new at every event. – George, Philadelphia
Enjoyed all the stories by the wonderful professional actors. An interesting variety of tales in a lovely setting.
– Mary Ann, Cape May
Awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed each reading! Such wonderful talent! – Gregg, North Cape May
OUR 2026 SEASON CONTINUES . . . .
Where MARGARET’S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION has been in 2026
March 18 at noon as part of Cape May MAC’s Lunch and Learn series
March 22 hosted by The Bergen County Historical Society at The Steuben House, 1209 Main St., Landing Bridge, NJ
May 3 hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Burlington County at historic Peachfield in Westampton
May 11 hosted by the Avalon Free Public Library at The Avalon History Center, 215 39th St. Avalon, NJ
June 5 hosted by the Wildwood Historical Society with Partners in Preservation at Wildwood Crest Art Pavillion
July 2: Cape May Public Library
Where MARGARET’S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION has been in 2026
March 18 at noon as part of Cape May MAC’s Lunch and Learn series
March 22 hosted by The Bergen County Historical Society at The Steuben House, 1209 Main St., Landing Bridge, NJ
May 3 hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Burlington County at historic Peachfield in Westampton
May 11 hosted by the Avalon Free Public Library at The Avalon History Center, 215 39th St. Avalon, NJ
June 5 hosted by the Wildwood Historical Society with Partners in Preservation at Wildwood Crest Art Pavillion
July 2: Cape May Public Library
TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. from June 4 – October 15 at 800 Columbia Ave., Cape May Except on July 2
Enjoy classic American stories and plays read by a variety of performers, along with lemonade and homemade treats.
$12, cash or check at the door; Guests of The Dormer House and ages 12 and under are free.
Performances are on the porch, weather permitting. BUT we go inside if we can't be outside!
Reservations appreciated: 609-884-5898 or [email protected]
August 13: Gayle Stahlhuth reads Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron (1886)."
Will a young girl tell a handsome stranger the location of a beautiful white heron?
August 20: Michele LaRue reads Kate Chopin's "A Pair of Silk Stockings," O. Henry's "A Lickpenny Lover," and
Belle Brittan's "First Trip to Cape May" (1858).
August 27: Gayle Stahlhuth reads selections from Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad (1868)
including "Taking It Out on the Tour Guides."
September 3: Chip Rome reads from Sinclair Lewis's book Free Air. In 1919, a young woman from Brooklyn, driving her own car, with her wealthy businessman father as passenger, heads for the state of Washington. (Gayle thinks this should be a RomCom.)
September 10: Phil Pizzi reading TBD
September 17: Stephanie Garrett reading Chester Himes' "Headwaiter"
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. from June 4 – October 15 at 800 Columbia Ave., Cape May Except on July 2
Enjoy classic American stories and plays read by a variety of performers, along with lemonade and homemade treats.
$12, cash or check at the door; Guests of The Dormer House and ages 12 and under are free.
Performances are on the porch, weather permitting. BUT we go inside if we can't be outside!
Reservations appreciated: 609-884-5898 or [email protected]
August 13: Gayle Stahlhuth reads Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron (1886)."
Will a young girl tell a handsome stranger the location of a beautiful white heron?
August 20: Michele LaRue reads Kate Chopin's "A Pair of Silk Stockings," O. Henry's "A Lickpenny Lover," and
Belle Brittan's "First Trip to Cape May" (1858).
August 27: Gayle Stahlhuth reads selections from Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad (1868)
including "Taking It Out on the Tour Guides."
September 3: Chip Rome reads from Sinclair Lewis's book Free Air. In 1919, a young woman from Brooklyn, driving her own car, with her wealthy businessman father as passenger, heads for the state of Washington. (Gayle thinks this should be a RomCom.)
September 10: Phil Pizzi reading TBD
September 17: Stephanie Garrett reading Chester Himes' "Headwaiter"
MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION
Saturday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m. at The Grange at Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ
Admission Fee for entrance into Historic Cold Spring Village admits guests to see Margaret and other events for free
Written and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth based on the diary of Margaret Morris and other research
Created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
The performance is set in 1795 and Margaret Morris, in proper attire, is visiting a location to read sections from her diary and add what she later learned about events leading up to and after The Battle of Trenton while living in Burlington, NJ next to the Delaware River. Beginning her detailed entries on December 6, 1776, her writing is accessible for the modern ear and not without humor as Hessian invasions were imminent, and the Pennsylvania Navy. and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey militias patrolled the river, preparing for war to come to Philadelphia. Many of her neighbors fled Burlington, while Margaret remained.
AESOP'S FABLES
October 12 - 29: Rob LeMaire and Gayle Stahlhuth are teaching students a bit about theater
and working with them in bringing these timeless fables to life.
POE BY CANDLELIGHT in THE BARN on FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FARM
Friday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Rea's Farm, 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Free admission to the farm.
Enjoy dinner, purchase a bottle from Cape May Winery and visit other vendors' booths.
Gayle Stahlhuth will present at 6:15 p.m.: "The Black Cat" and at 7:30 p.m.: "The Tell-Tale Heart"
A tip jar accompanies her.
MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION
Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. at The Morristown and Morris Township Library, 1 Miller Road, Morristown, NJ
FREE
CHRISTMAS TALES in THE BARN on FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FARM
Friday, December 4 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Rea's Farm, 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Free admission to the farm.
Enjoy dinner and you may purchase a bottle from Cape May Winery.
Gayle Stahlhuth will present at 6:15 p.m.: TBD and at 7:30 p.m.: "The Gift of the Magi"
A tip jar accompanies her.
MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION
Saturday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m. at The Grange at Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ
Admission Fee for entrance into Historic Cold Spring Village admits guests to see Margaret and other events for free
Written and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth based on the diary of Margaret Morris and other research
Created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
The performance is set in 1795 and Margaret Morris, in proper attire, is visiting a location to read sections from her diary and add what she later learned about events leading up to and after The Battle of Trenton while living in Burlington, NJ next to the Delaware River. Beginning her detailed entries on December 6, 1776, her writing is accessible for the modern ear and not without humor as Hessian invasions were imminent, and the Pennsylvania Navy. and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey militias patrolled the river, preparing for war to come to Philadelphia. Many of her neighbors fled Burlington, while Margaret remained.
AESOP'S FABLES
October 12 - 29: Rob LeMaire and Gayle Stahlhuth are teaching students a bit about theater
and working with them in bringing these timeless fables to life.
POE BY CANDLELIGHT in THE BARN on FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FARM
Friday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Rea's Farm, 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Free admission to the farm.
Enjoy dinner, purchase a bottle from Cape May Winery and visit other vendors' booths.
Gayle Stahlhuth will present at 6:15 p.m.: "The Black Cat" and at 7:30 p.m.: "The Tell-Tale Heart"
A tip jar accompanies her.
MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION
Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. at The Morristown and Morris Township Library, 1 Miller Road, Morristown, NJ
FREE
CHRISTMAS TALES in THE BARN on FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FARM
Friday, December 4 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Rea's Farm, 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Free admission to the farm.
Enjoy dinner and you may purchase a bottle from Cape May Winery.
Gayle Stahlhuth will present at 6:15 p.m.: TBD and at 7:30 p.m.: "The Gift of the Magi"
A tip jar accompanies her.
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CAT joins communities throughout the country in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution by presenting Margaret's Diary During a Revolution and other live theatrical events. Highlighting NJ's own Margaret Morris, CAT is a proud partner of REVNJ.
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If anyone needs special accommodations due to a physical disability, please call or e-mail CAT at 609-884-5898
or [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event so that members of the
company can work to meet your needs.
or [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event so that members of the
company can work to meet your needs.
