2025 EVENT SCHEDULE (so far)
Matt Baxter Luceno performing a story by Poe at End of the Road Theater
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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
On May 21, Gayle Stahlhuth gave a lecture for Cape May MAC's Lunch and Learn series: "The History of American Theater from the Civil War to 1930." Although the sound is not the best, the lecture was recorded and may be seen here.
From June 12 through October 16
TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. at 800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ
$12 cash or check pay-at-the-door
Those staying at The Dormer House and ages 12 and under are free
Reservations greatly appreciated and may be made by calling CAT at 609-884-5898
Enjoy lemonade and tasty treats compliments of Frank Smith.
Performances are on the porch, but we go inside when the weather is not cooperating.
Schedule so far:
June 26: HONORING LBGTQ WRITERS to celebrate Pride Month, compiled by James Rana, presented by Gayle Stahlhuth. Writers include Walt Whitman and Charles Badger Clark, Jr., the Poet Laureate of South Dakota.
July 3: THE DIARY OF MARGARET MORRIS, who witnessed Hessians coming into her New Jersey town during the American Revolution, presented by Gayle Stahlhuth.
July 10: THE SPECIALIST, a famous Vaudeville routine by Charles Sales about a builder of outhouses, presented by Suzanne Dawson, along with other comedy routines.
July 17: BOYS WILL BE BOYS, with Stephanie Garrett reading Chester Himes’ “Mama’s Missionary Money” and
Frank Smith reading O. Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief.”
July 24: INSIDE THE BOX, FROM HER PERSPECTIVE brings to life three women who were at Fords Theater
on the night President Lincoln was assassinated: Laura Keene, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Clara Harris,
written by Lori Strelecki and presented by Patricia Durante.
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TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. at 800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ
$12 cash or check pay-at-the-door
Those staying at The Dormer House and ages 12 and under are free
Reservations greatly appreciated and may be made by calling CAT at 609-884-5898
Enjoy lemonade and tasty treats compliments of Frank Smith.
Performances are on the porch, but we go inside when the weather is not cooperating.
Schedule so far:
June 26: HONORING LBGTQ WRITERS to celebrate Pride Month, compiled by James Rana, presented by Gayle Stahlhuth. Writers include Walt Whitman and Charles Badger Clark, Jr., the Poet Laureate of South Dakota.
July 3: THE DIARY OF MARGARET MORRIS, who witnessed Hessians coming into her New Jersey town during the American Revolution, presented by Gayle Stahlhuth.
July 10: THE SPECIALIST, a famous Vaudeville routine by Charles Sales about a builder of outhouses, presented by Suzanne Dawson, along with other comedy routines.
July 17: BOYS WILL BE BOYS, with Stephanie Garrett reading Chester Himes’ “Mama’s Missionary Money” and
Frank Smith reading O. Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief.”
July 24: INSIDE THE BOX, FROM HER PERSPECTIVE brings to life three women who were at Fords Theater
on the night President Lincoln was assassinated: Laura Keene, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Clara Harris,
written by Lori Strelecki and presented by Patricia Durante.
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Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m.
WILL ROGERS TONIGHT!
Performed by Phil Pizzi
Based on "Will Rogers U.S.A." revised, with permission, by Gayle Stahlhuth
Special Pre-Show Stand-up Performance by Mal Knapp
Last year, Phil Pizzi did such a great job of bringing Will Rogers (1879-1835) to life at the Dormer House, that CAT just had to have him back! In 1917, Rogers was a headliner for the Ziegfeld Follies, and in 1922, started a syndicated column that was read in 2,800 newspapers. His wit, wisdom and understanding of the human condition is often compared to that of Mark Twain. In the fall of 2018, Pizzi retired as the host of “The Morning Show” on 98.7-FM The Coast, WCZT, just one of his many credits in the entertainment field.
To open the evening, we are pleased to have Mal Knapp give us a brief look at a stand-up comedy routine he's been working on!
End of the Road Theater
3845 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
$20.00 To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE
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WILL ROGERS TONIGHT!
Performed by Phil Pizzi
Based on "Will Rogers U.S.A." revised, with permission, by Gayle Stahlhuth
Special Pre-Show Stand-up Performance by Mal Knapp
Last year, Phil Pizzi did such a great job of bringing Will Rogers (1879-1835) to life at the Dormer House, that CAT just had to have him back! In 1917, Rogers was a headliner for the Ziegfeld Follies, and in 1922, started a syndicated column that was read in 2,800 newspapers. His wit, wisdom and understanding of the human condition is often compared to that of Mark Twain. In the fall of 2018, Pizzi retired as the host of “The Morning Show” on 98.7-FM The Coast, WCZT, just one of his many credits in the entertainment field.
To open the evening, we are pleased to have Mal Knapp give us a brief look at a stand-up comedy routine he's been working on!
End of the Road Theater
3845 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
$20.00 To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE
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Friday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
A Selection from
THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum
Read by Gayle Stahlhuth
Believing this country should have its own fairy tales as in the tradition of Europe's Hans Christian Anderson and the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum set out to write The Wizard of Oz. Published in 1900, it has become an enduring classic. If it's been a while since you read the book, sit back and enjoy Gayle bringing Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman and the Cowardly Lion to life as they travel to Oz.
In the barn at Rea's Farm
400 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ
Pay-What-You-Will
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A Selection from
THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum
Read by Gayle Stahlhuth
Believing this country should have its own fairy tales as in the tradition of Europe's Hans Christian Anderson and the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum set out to write The Wizard of Oz. Published in 1900, it has become an enduring classic. If it's been a while since you read the book, sit back and enjoy Gayle bringing Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman and the Cowardly Lion to life as they travel to Oz.
In the barn at Rea's Farm
400 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ
Pay-What-You-Will
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Tuesday, July 29 at 4:00 p.m.
PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP
Professional playwright Gayle Stahlhuth guides participants in getting dialogue going through simple writing exercises that trigger the imagination. The workshop is geared for those who have written plays, as well as those who have always wanted to try their hand at writing a play. Gayle will look at plays participants are working on before the workshop, but no more than one play per person. For ages 17 on up.
Cape May Public Library, 720 Franklin Street
FREE
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PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP
Professional playwright Gayle Stahlhuth guides participants in getting dialogue going through simple writing exercises that trigger the imagination. The workshop is geared for those who have written plays, as well as those who have always wanted to try their hand at writing a play. Gayle will look at plays participants are working on before the workshop, but no more than one play per person. For ages 17 on up.
Cape May Public Library, 720 Franklin Street
FREE
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Tuesday, August 5 at 4:00 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN THEATER 1910 - 1930
An entertaining lecture presented by Gayle Stahlhuth
Maurine Dallas Watkins’ (1896-1969) Chicago was a hit on Broadway in 1926 before Kander, Ebb, and Fosse created
the musical based on her play. Susan Glaspell (1876-1948) co-founded The Provincetown Players. Rachel Crothers
(1878-1958) created Stage Women’s War Relief, raising almost seven million dollars for the allies. Mary P. Burrill dealt with the treatment of Black soldiers in World War I. Zona Gale (1874-1938) was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and her play premiered at Sing Sing Prison. This and more in 20 years.
Cape May Public Library, 720 Franklin Street
FREE
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WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN THEATER 1910 - 1930
An entertaining lecture presented by Gayle Stahlhuth
Maurine Dallas Watkins’ (1896-1969) Chicago was a hit on Broadway in 1926 before Kander, Ebb, and Fosse created
the musical based on her play. Susan Glaspell (1876-1948) co-founded The Provincetown Players. Rachel Crothers
(1878-1958) created Stage Women’s War Relief, raising almost seven million dollars for the allies. Mary P. Burrill dealt with the treatment of Black soldiers in World War I. Zona Gale (1874-1938) was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and her play premiered at Sing Sing Prison. This and more in 20 years.
Cape May Public Library, 720 Franklin Street
FREE
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Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m.
THE DIARY OF CALAMITY JANE
Performed by Gayle Stahlhuth
End of the Road Theater, 3845 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ
$20.00
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THE DIARY OF CALAMITY JANE
Performed by Gayle Stahlhuth
End of the Road Theater, 3845 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ
$20.00
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Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
POE BY CANDLELIGHT
In time for Halloween, stories by the master of the macabre presented by professional actors.
End of the Road Theater
3845 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
$20.00
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POE BY CANDLELIGHT
In time for Halloween, stories by the master of the macabre presented by professional actors.
End of the Road Theater
3845 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
$20.00
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CAT is a proud REVNJ PARTNER, helping to celebrate the
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Margaret Morris, who lived in Burlington, NJ during the American Revolution, kept a diary during 1776-1777. Using this diary, Gayle Stahlhuth is creating a one-person show.
She's already getting bookings for 2026!
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Margaret Morris, who lived in Burlington, NJ during the American Revolution, kept a diary during 1776-1777. Using this diary, Gayle Stahlhuth is creating a one-person show.
She's already getting bookings for 2026!
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.
