TOURING SHOWS & LECTURES
For Booking a Performance or Lecture, contact Gayle Stahlhuth at 609-884-5898 or ClassicAmericanTales@aol.com
LECTURES
THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT
Presented by Michele LaRue, usually after her presentation of SOMEONE MUST WASH THE DISHES
HISTORY OF AMERICAN THEATER
Presented by Gayle Stahlhuth
Usually there is interest in a particular theatrical era or theater personality, but the lecture can also be an
overview of theater from the 1860's - 1960's. For those wishing more of a hands-on approach, participants can
even be given selections from scripts to read aloud.
THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT
Presented by Michele LaRue, usually after her presentation of SOMEONE MUST WASH THE DISHES
HISTORY OF AMERICAN THEATER
Presented by Gayle Stahlhuth
Usually there is interest in a particular theatrical era or theater personality, but the lecture can also be an
overview of theater from the 1860's - 1960's. For those wishing more of a hands-on approach, participants can
even be given selections from scripts to read aloud.
PERFORMANCES
EVE’S DIARY recounts the adventures of Adam and Eve as written by Mark Twain, adapted and
performed by Gayle Stahlhuth.
“Diary abounds with wit and charm.” -The Tribeca Trib (NYC)
FABULOUS FERBER takes the audience back before World War II, with novelist, playwright and
Algonquin wit, Edna Ferber. The creator of the books Show Boat and Giant was known to speak her mind!
Gayle Stahlhuth received a commission from the Illinois and Missouri Humanities Councils to create
this play and perform it for Heartland Chautaqua.
“Gayle Stahlhuth’s Ferber is fabulous!” - Ocean City Sentinel (NJ)
LOU: The Remarkable Miss Alcott is taken from the letters, diaries, and stories of the famous
author of Little Women, adapted and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth
"Lou was like an evening with an old friend…. Stahlhuth’s portrayal moved the audience
from laughter to tears." - The Riverton Ranger (WY)
SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES in the style of the original 1930’s NBC radio series, with live sound
effects and commercials, these shows are being requested to “go on the road.” Adventures offered are
The Copper Beeches, The Norwood Builder, The Red-Headed League, The Speckled Band, and The Blue Carbuncle.
“This excellent group brings Holmes to life!” - Ocean City Sentinel (NJ)
SOMEONE MUST WASH THE DISHES, performed by Michele LaRue, is a humorous satire by Suffragist
Marie Howe, originally published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1913.
This popular performance is part of Michèle LaRue's own series, TALES WELL TOLD
For More Information about other tales she offers, visit: http://www.michelelarue.com
"Michele LaRue is all innocence when stating that if women were awarded suffrage, they'd
have no impact on the vote, anyway." - The Star-Ledger (NJ)
TALES OF THE VICTORIANS, short-story classics read by members of the company, have pleased audiences
on porches of B&Bs, in schools, museums, theaters, and parlors, entertaining all ages. These include our
popular Poe by Candlelight, as well as tales focusing on other authors. We have stories for all occasions,
including Christmas, and tales focusing on the Civil War, Western Expansion, World War I, The Roaring Twenties,
The Great Depression, and World War II.
“The Bret Harte story was one more warmth-producing Yule log on the holiday fire. Thank you, Gayle!"
- Cape May Star & Wave (NJ)
For the full review in "Exit Zero" of "Christmas with O. Henry" click here.
EVE’S DIARY recounts the adventures of Adam and Eve as written by Mark Twain, adapted and
performed by Gayle Stahlhuth.
“Diary abounds with wit and charm.” -The Tribeca Trib (NYC)
FABULOUS FERBER takes the audience back before World War II, with novelist, playwright and
Algonquin wit, Edna Ferber. The creator of the books Show Boat and Giant was known to speak her mind!
Gayle Stahlhuth received a commission from the Illinois and Missouri Humanities Councils to create
this play and perform it for Heartland Chautaqua.
“Gayle Stahlhuth’s Ferber is fabulous!” - Ocean City Sentinel (NJ)
LOU: The Remarkable Miss Alcott is taken from the letters, diaries, and stories of the famous
author of Little Women, adapted and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth
"Lou was like an evening with an old friend…. Stahlhuth’s portrayal moved the audience
from laughter to tears." - The Riverton Ranger (WY)
SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES in the style of the original 1930’s NBC radio series, with live sound
effects and commercials, these shows are being requested to “go on the road.” Adventures offered are
The Copper Beeches, The Norwood Builder, The Red-Headed League, The Speckled Band, and The Blue Carbuncle.
“This excellent group brings Holmes to life!” - Ocean City Sentinel (NJ)
SOMEONE MUST WASH THE DISHES, performed by Michele LaRue, is a humorous satire by Suffragist
Marie Howe, originally published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1913.
This popular performance is part of Michèle LaRue's own series, TALES WELL TOLD
For More Information about other tales she offers, visit: http://www.michelelarue.com
"Michele LaRue is all innocence when stating that if women were awarded suffrage, they'd
have no impact on the vote, anyway." - The Star-Ledger (NJ)
TALES OF THE VICTORIANS, short-story classics read by members of the company, have pleased audiences
on porches of B&Bs, in schools, museums, theaters, and parlors, entertaining all ages. These include our
popular Poe by Candlelight, as well as tales focusing on other authors. We have stories for all occasions,
including Christmas, and tales focusing on the Civil War, Western Expansion, World War I, The Roaring Twenties,
The Great Depression, and World War II.
“The Bret Harte story was one more warmth-producing Yule log on the holiday fire. Thank you, Gayle!"
- Cape May Star & Wave (NJ)
For the full review in "Exit Zero" of "Christmas with O. Henry" click here.