CURRENT SCHEDULE
Gayle Stahlhuth presenting POE BY CANDELLIGHT 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 Kate Chopin 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
Sept. 5: Historic Cold Spring Village
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
Sept. 5: Historic Cold Spring Village
TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE
Curious about what tales we presented in 2026? Click Here to go to the website page. Click here to upload the PDF file.
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]
October 1: Frank Smith reads Damon Runyon's "Madame La Gimp" (1929) about how a woman who sells fruit on New York City sidewalks, becomes a socialite for one day. Frank Capra turned this tale into two films: Lady for a Day and Pocketful of Miracles.
October 8: Gayle Stahlhuth presents Mildred Clingerman's "Minister Without Portfolio" (1952), a lovely
science fiction story about the power of everyday conversation with strangers.
October 15: Frank Smith, Stephanie Garrett, Liberty Ero, and Gayle Stahlhuth, as usual, each present one of their favorites,
since it's the final "Tales at the Dormer House" for 2026
Curious about what tales we presented in 2026? Click Here to go to the website page. Click here to upload the PDF file.
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]
October 1: Frank Smith reads Damon Runyon's "Madame La Gimp" (1929) about how a woman who sells fruit on New York City sidewalks, becomes a socialite for one day. Frank Capra turned this tale into two films: Lady for a Day and Pocketful of Miracles.
October 8: Gayle Stahlhuth presents Mildred Clingerman's "Minister Without Portfolio" (1952), a lovely
science fiction story about the power of everyday conversation with strangers.
October 15: Frank Smith, Stephanie Garrett, Liberty Ero, and Gayle Stahlhuth, as usual, each present one of their favorites,
since it's the final "Tales at the Dormer House" for 2026
AESOP'S FABLES
October 16 - 29: Rob LeMaire and Gayle Stahlhuth are teaching students in a public school in Ocean City, NJ a bit about theater
and working with them to bring these timeless fables to life. (CAT procured funding so that neither the school nor the town is paying for this in-school residency.)
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.: "Masque of the Red Death" and at 7:30 p.m.: "The Tell-Tale Heart"
A tip jar accompanies her.
CALAMITY JANE'S DIARY
Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 at The Avalon Library, 235 32nd Street, Avalon, NJ
Calamity Jane's Diary is brought to life by writer and performer Gayle Stahlhuth, who studied the diary and the events surrounding it. That there was a Martha Jane Canary (1852-1903), also known as Calamity Jane, there is no doubt. But was she
a scout for the army? Did she marry and have children? Was she a performer in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show? When
Jane's diary surfaced in 1941, it was proudly displayed at The Western Trails Museum in Billings, Montana.
But is it an accurate description of Jane, or shrouded in myths?
FREE
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
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.
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
Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. at The Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street
December 6 is the day Margaret Morris started her diary 250 years ago.
$10.00 minimum donation: All proceeds going to the church. Reservations not required.
A NOTE FROM HEATHER AVERILL, MEMBER OF SESSION, GOVERNING BODY OF THE CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"Gayle, we are so touched by the contributions your show will bring to Cape May Presbyterian Church's Building Fund to help
with much needed repairs to our church. We are very much looking forward to having you on our stage and enjoying your
show on December 6th!!"
October 16 - 29: Rob LeMaire and Gayle Stahlhuth are teaching students in a public school in Ocean City, NJ a bit about theater
and working with them to bring these timeless fables to life. (CAT procured funding so that neither the school nor the town is paying for this in-school residency.)
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.: "Masque of the Red Death" and at 7:30 p.m.: "The Tell-Tale Heart"
A tip jar accompanies her.
CALAMITY JANE'S DIARY
Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 at The Avalon Library, 235 32nd Street, Avalon, NJ
Calamity Jane's Diary is brought to life by writer and performer Gayle Stahlhuth, who studied the diary and the events surrounding it. That there was a Martha Jane Canary (1852-1903), also known as Calamity Jane, there is no doubt. But was she
a scout for the army? Did she marry and have children? Was she a performer in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show? When
Jane's diary surfaced in 1941, it was proudly displayed at The Western Trails Museum in Billings, Montana.
But is it an accurate description of Jane, or shrouded in myths?
FREE
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
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.
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
Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. at The Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street
December 6 is the day Margaret Morris started her diary 250 years ago.
$10.00 minimum donation: All proceeds going to the church. Reservations not required.
A NOTE FROM HEATHER AVERILL, MEMBER OF SESSION, GOVERNING BODY OF THE CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"Gayle, we are so touched by the contributions your show will bring to Cape May Presbyterian Church's Building Fund to help
with much needed repairs to our church. We are very much looking forward to having you on our stage and enjoying your
show on December 6th!!"
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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.
