MAINSTAGE SEASON IN CAPE MAYA YEAR IN THE TRENCHES May 16 – 26 at 8:00 PM (May 23 at 2:00 PM only) A world premiere in 2017, A Year in the Trenches returns due to popular demand. The talented cast of six portray a variety of soldiers, nurses,

“Hello Girls” and civilians from France, Germany, and the United States. Live music from the period is performed throughout, and the audience is encour-aged to join in on several songs. Written by James Rana, and developed with and directed by Gayle Stahlhuth, this play is based on Charles Edward Dilkes’ book Remembering World War I: An Engineer’s Diary of the War, and other historical sources. Currently, Rana is in the original Broad-way cast of The Band’s Visit, and has performed several times

as the Band’s Leader, the role originally created by Tony Shalhoub. Returning from 2017 are Osborn Focht, Ryan Genualdi, Matt Baxter Luceno, Mike Newman and Tara Reuter. Join-ing the cast is Hillary Wilson, who was in ELTC’s Within the Law. A Year in the Trenches was commissioned by the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Staged readings of a shorter version of the play were performed at The Bickford Theatre, Toms River Public Library, McGuire Air Force Base/Fort Dix to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fort Dix, The New Jersey State Museum in Trenton, and Ocean County College Theater (2 shows for 690 students; grades 4-8).

AN EVENING WITH AMY BEACH Mon. June 4 at 8:00 PM at Aleathea’s at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street. ELTC is thrilled to bring renowned pianist Lillie Gardner to Cape May to play the lush, romantic piano compositions of Amy Beach. Dr. Gardner is devoting her 2017–2018 concert season to the music of Beach, who was born 100 years ago, in 1917. During her lifetime, Beach was celebrated for her brilliant pianism as well as her compositions and was the first female composer to have her symphony performed by a major orchestra. Those attending the performance are invited to stay afterwards for a reception with Dr. Gardner. WWFM is recording this performance for a future broadcast on one of David Osenberg’s radio shows. (Tickets: $27)

TRENCHES CAST: Mike Newman, Osborn Focht, Matt Baxter Luceno, Hillary Wilson, Ryan Genualdi and Tara Reuter

Lillie Gardner

“Fantastic! Highly recommended. Easy to get pulled emotionally

into the story. Very compelling.” – from a five-star review on TripAdvisor (macska2016)

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ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET: A World Premiere Musical Revue featuring the lyrics of the incomparable Dorothy Fields June 13 – July 21 at 8:30 PM (No show on Wed. July 4, and a show on Sun. July 8) Shortly after Charles Gilbert performed brilliantly as musical director and accompanist for Rodgers’ Ro-mance (ELTC in 2016), he sug-gested to artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth, that the compa-ny produce an evening of Dorothy Fields. Familiar with Fields, Stahlhuth thought it a terrific idea – that had to wait until 2018 – and here it is!

During her almost 50-year career, Dorothy Fields wrote lyrics for more than 400 songs; worked on 15 Broadway mu-sicals, sometimes as book writer and/or lyricist, and almost 30 Holly-wood films. Her film music with Je-rome Kern included them winning the Academy Award for Best Song in 1936 for “The Way You Look To-night” from Swingtime. Cy Coleman, twenty years her junior, asked Fields to write the lyrics for his music for the Broadway shows Sweet Charity (1965) and Seesaw (1973). Other collaborators with whom she worked include Sigmond Romberg, Morton Gould, Arthur Schwartz, Harold Arlen, Albert Hague, Fritz Kreisler, Max Steiner and Oscar Levant.

Charles Gilbert is arranging the songs, accompanying the perform-ers, and selecting the songs, with help from Stahlhuth, who is direct-ing. Also, on board is choreographer Karen Cleighton. The cast are all new to ELTC: Joilet F. Harris, Scott Harrison, Annemarie Rosano and Melissa Zimmerman.

Wed. June 13: After-show Opening Night Party at The Washington Inn, 801 Washington Street.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar– at no additional ticket cost!

Fri. June 22: After-show Q&A with cast and director

HANS BRINKER or THE SILVER SKATES Monday, July 2 at 8:00 PM Robert LeMaire is di-recting this play based on the novel by Mary Mapes

Dodge, adapted by Gayle Stahl-huth. This is the 12th year of our much-anticipated Student Work-shop Production, admission-free! (Those wishing to be in the show, ages 10-16, may contact ELTC for an application.)

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE July 25 – September 1 at 8 PM Murder! Mayhem! Madcap fun! Meet the Brewsters! Two charming sisters live in the family home in Brooklyn, offering rooms-to-rent, while populating their cellar with the remains of “acceptable” lodg-

ers. The nephew who lives with them thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, another nephew is running from the law, and the third nephew is a the-ater critic who is recently engaged to a lovely young woman. Written by Joseph Kesselring, this 1941 Broad-way comedy hit is family entertainment

at its looniest! The original production, produced by the famous playwrighting team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, ran on Broadway for 1,444 performances, and in London, 1,337 performances, making it the longest running American play in England at that time. The 1944 film, directed by Frank Capra is a comedy classic.

Gayle Stahlhuth is directing ELTC’s production, and Robert LeMaire is the assistant director. Both are also in the show. Others in the cast who have pre-viously worked for ELTC are Suzanne Dawson, Morgan J. Nichols, Thomas Raniszewski and Scott Harrison, who

is also in On the Sunny Side of the Street. Those new to ELTC are Paul Battiato, Jennifer Flynn, Bob Reader, Jeff Sharkey and Kegan Witzki.

Wed. July 25: After-show Opening Night Party at Aleathea’s at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street

Fri. August 3: After-show Q&A

SUNNY SIDE COMPANY: Joilet F. Harris, Melissa Zimmerman, Scott Harrison, Annemarie Rosano and Charles Gilbert

“ The Sun, The Moon and the Stars”

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....Our 2018 Season (continued)

WE’LL MEET AGAIN: The Songs of WWIISunday, August 12 at 8:00 PM at The Henry Sawyer Room at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard Street Patricia Durante sings the iconic songs of WWII such as “We’ll Meet Again, “Don’t Sit

Under the Apple Tree,” “The White Cliffs of Do-ver,” “This is the Army, Mr. Jones”- and many more! Throughout the show, she engages with the audience, and puts the songs in their historical context. Printed song

lyrics are provided for “sing-alongs!” She may even find the much-needed third female to com-plete her Andrews Sisters Trio in the audience! Meet Patricia and her accompanist after the hour-long show at a reception at The Chalfonte. Her solo CD, Just Some Favorites is available on iTunes and cd-baby.com. (Tickets: $27)

SILENT SKY September 19 – Oct. 13 at 8 PM(No show on Wed. Oct. 3; show on Sun. Oct. 7 at 7:30; Wed. Oct. 10: 2:00 matinee with no evening show)This entertaining and enlightening play tells the story of Henrietta Leavitt (1868-1921), the astronomer who provided the key to determining the size of the cos-mos. In 1912, she discovered that one could relate a star’s brightness cycle to its absolute magnitude. This was a valuable stepping stone for others to be

able to measure the distance of stars and galaxies. Leavitt, and other women with whom she worked, called “comput-ers,” mapped the sky work-ing from photographic plates since only men were permitted to look through the telescope. She lived during an era of im-mense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social prog-ress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly com-plications, like family. Leavitt and her female peers believed

in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

Silent Sky is written by Lauren Gunderson, the most produced living playwright in America. The script was commissioned by and premiered at South Coast Rep-ertory in 2011. Directing the production is Tom Byrn, who many will remember starred in ELTC’s Mr. Lin-

coln. The cast includes Veronique Hur-ley, who was in ELTC’s Biography. The others are new to the company: Kathryn Barnhardt, Pat Dwyer, Nikki Ferry and MB Scallen.

Wed. Sept. 19: Opening Night Party at The Merion Inn, across the street from

the church where ELTC performs.

Fri. Sept. 28: After-show Q&A

Patricia Durante

SILENT SKY COMPANY: Kathryn Barnhardt, Pat Dwyer, Veronique Hurley, Nikki Ferry, MB Scallen, director Tom Byrn

ARSENIC CAST: Suzanne Dawson, Paul Battiato, Gayle Stahlhuth, Morgan J. Nichols, Jennifer Flynn, Kegan Witzki, Robert LeMaire, Jeff Sharkey, Thomas Raniszewski, Bob Reader (Scott Harrison is pictured with the musical)

“Silent Sky is sheer magic!” – San Francisco Chronicle

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POE BY CANDLELIGHT Saturday, October 20 at 8:00 PM Just in time for Halloween! ELTC actors read their favorite Edgar Allen Poe stories, and this year, a selection from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, to commemorate the novel’s 200th birthday! Enjoy tasty treats and cider in the lounge before the show. A very popular event that quickly sells out. (Tickets: $12)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Sunday, October 21 at 7:30 PM This 1920 silent film starring John Barrymore is considered by many to be the first great American horror film. Although Bar-rymore had been acting in films since 1914, he had not found the same success he enjoyed on stage, until Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. When Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was published in 1886, it was an immediate suc-cess. Clara Beranger adapted a successful stage version of the novel for this 1920 film. Once again, ELTC is presenting a silent classic the way it was meant to be heard: with live music. Since 2011, Wayne Zimmerman has enchanted our audiences with his original organ accompaniment, and he’ll be doing so again.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BANDOctober 26–27 and November 2–3 at 8:00 PM (Also March 15 and 16, 2019)Holmes and Watson race against time to stop the bizarre murders in an eerie country manor. Performed “radio-style” with live sound effects and commercials, it is based on one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s personal favorites and his play The Stoner Case, adapt-ed by Craig Wichman, with the permission of Dame Jean Conan Doyle. His script received the National Federation of Community Broadcasters’ “Gold Reel” for Radio Drama Award. The cast of six once more includes Lee O’Connor as Holmes and Fred Velde as Dr. Watson. (Tickets $28/$20)

ELTC’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Monday, November 5 Aleathea’s at The Inn of Cape May. Stay tuned for details!

O. HENRY’S CHRISTMAS TALESNovember 23, 24, December 2, 6, 7, 8 at 8:00 PM;with a 2:00 PM matinee on Saturday December 8“One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That’s all I have,” sighed Della in “The Gift of the Magi,” just one of the O. Henry stories adapted and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth, who brings to life thirty-plus characters in her memorized, unique tour-de-force storytelling style. (Tickets: $28/$20)

SEASON TICKETS: ONLY $100 FOR 4 SHOWS!Your choice! Use one ticket per show, all four at one show, or any combination in between.

* Must Purchase by July 1! * Send checks to ELTC P.O. Box 121 Cape May, NJ 08204

or purchase through the web site or at the box office.

“Gayle Stahlhuth is a master… Every Christmas, Stahlhuth, who has spent a year overseeing East Lynne’s season and outreach

programs, has one more gift to give– her storytelling.” – Dottie Knapp’s EXIT ZERO review of Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas (2017)

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Staged reading of A YEAR IN THE TRENCHES at Ocean County College Theater (2017)

Tickets, Dates & Location Wednesdays through Saturdays, except where noted

WHERE:

The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes Street

(corner of Hughes & Decatur St.)

Prices: A Year in the Trenches, On the Sunny

Side of the Street, Arsenic and Old Lace and Silent Sky: $35 general;

$30 seniors (age 65) and people with disabilities & support companions; $20 for full-time students & military

(active/retired/veteran).

The Adventure of the Speckled Band and O. Henry’s Christmas Tales: $28 / $20

PURCHASE: ELTC’s website, at the box office, or by calling 609-884-5898

Savings!Online: NJArtstix.org and TDF.org

Memberships: WHYY and Discover Jersey Arts

Group rates are available for a minimum of ten people!

For ALL of the above, ages 12 and under are free!

Dinner & Show Packages (Tickets must be purchased at restaurants only)A Ca Mia Ristorante, 524 Washington Street

Dinner + $24 ticket. Resv.: 609-884-6661 Aleathea’s at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street

$54 per person, includes dinner, tax, token gratuity and ticket. Resv.: 609-884-5555

The Blue Rose Inn & Restaurant, 653 Washington St. Three course Early Seating Dinner + ticket (Price TBD;

tax & gratuity not included) Resv.: 609-435-5468

410 Bank Street Restaurant, 410 Bank Street 3 course prix fixe or a la carte menu + $24 ticket

* Must be seated by 5:45 PM Resv.: 609-884-2127 The Washington Inn, 801 Washington Street

Complete dinner anytime + discounted ticket (price TBD) Resv.: 609-884-5697

* Ages 12 and under are free. Full-time students and military (active/retired/vet) are $20

Call or email ELTC to reserve these tickets, when other tickets have been purchased through these packages.

SEASON TICKETS: ONLY $100 FOR 4 SHOWS!Your choice! Use one ticket per show, all four at one show, or any combination in between.

* Must Purchase by July 1! * Send checks to ELTC P.O. Box 121 Cape May, NJ 08204

or purchase through the web site or at the box office.

Accommodation & Show Packages * Stay at these Inns, and tickets cost only $24 (Tickets must be obtained at these venues only)

The Albert Stevens Inn, 127 Myrtle Ave.609-884-4717 or albertstevensinn@hotmail.com

Antoinette’s Apartments & Suites 717 Washington Street

609-898-0502 or deanna@antoinettescapemay.comThe Henry Sawyer Inn, 722 Columbia Ave. 609-884-5667 or henrysawyerinn@verizon.net

The Mission Inn, 1117 New Jersey Ave.609-884-8380 or info@missioninn.net

Beachcomber Camping Resort, 462 Seashore Rd. * Stay 7 nights during June 16–July 7 or Aug. 11–Sept. 1

and receive 1 comp ticket to ELTC* Stay 10 nights during June 16–July 7 or Aug. 11–Sept. 1

and receive 2 comp tickets609-886-6036 or beachcomberoff ice@yahoo.com

For more information about all of the shows and the actors,

visit eastlynnetheater.org

Tales of the Victorians 29th Anniversary! ELTC performers read tantalizing tales, along with tea-time treats

Time: 4:00 PM on Thursdays, except where noted. Contact ELTC at 609-884-5898 to make reservations* Cost: $12; ages 12 and under free ** and welcomed!

June 14: Kaleidoscope, 506 Washington Street Mall

June 21: The Mission Inn, 1117 New Jersey Ave.

Tues., June 26 at 3:00: Two Scoops and a Story at The Henry Sawyer Inn, 722 Columbia Ave. All natural ice-cream served

**Ages 12 and under $6 *Reserve through the Inn: 609-884-5667 or henrysawyerinn@verizon.net

July 5: Twin Gables Inn, 731 Columbia Ave.

July 12: The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

July 19: The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

July 26: The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.

Aug. 2: Twin Gables Inn, 731 Columbia Ave.

Aug. 9: The Blue Rose Inn & Restaurant, 653 Washington St.

Sat., Oct. 20 at 8:00 at The First Presbyterian Church POE BY CANDLELIGHT (see page 4)

ELTC storytellers are part of Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities’ (MAC) Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides.

Contact MAC for times and tickets: 609-884-5404.

SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND Lee O’Connor, Marty McDonough, Fred Velde, Gayle Stahlhuth,

Susan Tischler, and Rob LeMaire (photo credit: Annie McDonough)

OUR FIRST EVER ELTC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, May 21 At the Cape May National Golf Club

For Applications to be a Player and/or a Sponsor go to

www.eastlynnetheater.org, under NEWS

Questions? Call ELTC at 609-884-5898 or e-mail eastlynneco@aol.com

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EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 121, Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-884-5898 Eastlynneco@aol.com www.eastlynnetheater.org

THE STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS

Artistic Director: Gayle Stahlhuth Technical Director: Lee O’Connor Arts-in-Education Director: Robert LeMaire

Volunteer Liaison: Luisa Dinis Ferrer Production Assistants: Michael Beebe, Elizabeth Buch,

and Richard Dinis Ferrer Graphic Designer: Mark E. Lang

Box Office: Wendy Kaplan and Laura Kim Maurey

Board of Trustees Thomas Raniszewski, President

Mark E. Lang, Vice-President Joan Behr, Secretary

Cecilia M. Tyler, Treasurer Peg Curran, Marilyn Foster, John Gartland, Alison J. Murphy,

Lee O’Connor, Sandra O. Sieber

Board of Advisers Stephanie Garrett, James V. Hatch, Clare Juechter, Michele LaRue,

Walter J. Meserve, Frank Smith, and Don B. Wilmeth

Volunteers Carolyn Abbamondi, Roseann Baker, Tobie Banscher, Nancy Benson,

Connie Blocher, Nancy Bowers, Mike Childs, Nancy Childs, Joan Conway, Pat Curley, Jane DiBiasio, Maryetta Dorricott,

Jean Dougherty, Chris DuBois, Ursula Friedrich, Joseph Ganci, Susan Ganci, Peggy Gora, Scott Griffith, Barbara Hubmaster,

Monica Keenan, Don Kissling, Linda Kissling, Nancy Kolenkiewicz, Regina Losche, Marilyn Lafferty, Pat Lenox, Linda Linhares, Kit Marlowe, Alice Marques, Tony Marques, Phyllis Morrison,

Gus Mosso, Mary Ann Mosso, Eva Pennock, Bob Reader, Mary Reader, Dianne Riehl, Rob Riehl, Cathie Russell,

Jesse Rynkiewicz, Fran Sardoni, Joseph Schwartz, Mike Shanahan, Frank Smith, Barbara Starnes, Cecilia Tyler, B.J. Wagner,

Susan Wiggins, and Betty Wund

SUPPORTERS OF EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY May 1, 2017– May 1, 2018 (If we forgot you, we’re sorry, and let us know.)

Angels ($6,000-$16,500): NJ State Council on the Arts/Dept. of State, a Partner Agency of The National Endowment for the Arts; The NJ Dept. of State, Division of Travel & Tourism

Corporate Season Partners ($3,500-$5,000): Aleathea’s Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May (Beth Eastman), Curran Investment Management (Tom/Peg Curran), Ken Glickfeld and Kris Hall Foundation, The Henry Sawyer Inn (Barbara Morris), The Washington Inn (Michael Craig)

Corporate Show Partners ($1,750-$3,499): La Mer Beachfront Inn (Gus Andy)

Corporate Junior Partners ($750-$999): OceanFirst Foundation

Superstars ($3,000-$5,000): Anonymous, Charles and Cathy Alexander, Lee O’Connor and Gayle Stahlhuth

Stars ($1,500-$2,999): Eugene and Joann Bissell

Co-Stars ($750-$1,499): Anonymous, Tom Byrn and Rene Fawess, The Carroll Charity Fund, Frahn Family Fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Charles and Sandra Sieber, Cecilia M. Tyler

Tech Staff ($300-$749): Anonymous, Actors’ Equity Foundation, Joan and Richard Behr, Lenore and Martin Bowne,

mailto:henrysawyerinn@verizon.nethttp://www.eastlynnetheater.org/mailto:Eastlynneco@aol.comhttp://www.eastlynnecompany.org/

Warren and Elizabeth Brodt, Tom and Sue Carroll, Adriana Chizan, Karen Case Cook, Dr. Mary Louise Howatt, Malcolm and Dorothy Knapp, David and Myra Kurkowski, Mark and Alison Lang, Nauti Spirits, Thomas Raniszewski, Frank Smith, Sturdy Savings Bank, Jo Tolley, Louis and Debra Reeve in memory of Lorraine Toji

Chorus ($200-$299): Anonymous, Bob Anderson and Lisa Campanella, Maria Apollo, Lynn Bowlby/Michael & Jakob Pender, Marion T. Brady, Michael and Nancy Childs, Dan and Marilyn Foster, Lois Harris, Christopher Marlow and B.J. Wagner, Joan K. Wells, Jack and Sue Wichterman, Women of the Cape May Lutheran Church, Mollie Falk in memory of Omar Lerman

Understudies ($20-$199): Amazon Smile, Anonymous, Kathleen Abbott, Jo Ann Armstrong, Lester and Roberta Aungst, William and Martha Bachman, John and Nancy Bailey, Cindy Baldacchini, Michael/Ann Baldacchini, David Beecher, Benevity Fund, Justin Bennett, Diane Birkelbach, Nancy Benson, Robert and Nancy Bocchino, Ross and Sharon Bolger, Art and Patricia Bourgeau, Elizabeth Boyson, Elinor Brasher, Mildred Caparro, Katherine Chadwick, Patti Chambers, Coastline Realty, Corbin and Lynda Cogswell, Collier’s Liquor Store, Thomas and Anne Fisher Coury, Paige Cunningham, Suzanne Dawson and Don Van Brunt, DB Productions, Jean Dougherty, Matthew and Susan Dowling, Barbara Duus, Robert and Jane Elwell, Robert and Kathleen Familetti, Denise Favre, Louisa and Richard Ferrer, Angela T. Fiore, Roger and Heather Furlin, John and Mary Lou Gartland, Ralph and Jane Geuder, Steven and Lynne Glasser, Michael Gnat, Jennifer Goldsmith, William and Deirdre Graupnau, Joan Green, Wilma Greisman, Scott Griffith, Stanley and Mary Dougherty Gora, Bernie Haas, Michael Harrington, Christy Igoe, Nancy Jenks, Sandra R. Johnson, Just Give, Wendy Kaplan, Colleen Kennedy, Eileen Kirk, Don and Linda Kissling, Camille Kozlowski, Diane Lamey, Mark Lazar, Linda Linhares, James Liston, Suzanne Longacre and John Gideonse, Matt Luceno, Laura Kim Maurey, Tom and Ellen Measday, Derwin and Carol Menz, Elaine and Barry Miles, Denise Miller, Gus and Mary Ann Mosso, Rosellen Munick, Barbara Oakes, Frederick and Carol Obligado, Catherine Pagliuca, Rachel Palermo, Emma Palzere-Rae, Theodore and Virginia Passon, Dustin Piccolo, Katherine Puma, Lisa Radell, James Rana, Roberta Rana, James and Patricia Rafftesaeth, Robert and Mary Reader, Raymond/Marianne Richter, Richard N. Rigby, Linda Ryan, Jane Sbarra, Brendan Schaffer, Craig and Christine Shafer, Arthur and Janet Siegler, Dennis and Barbara Smith, Eugene and Barbara Smith, Evan Smilyk, Marcia Sofley, Robert and Linda Steenrod, William Sterritt, Nancy F. Stevens-Kagan, Robert Stewart, Sandy and Mary Stewart, Susan M. Tafel, Jeanne Reel Testa, Susan Tischler, Michae/Martha Torpey, Eileen Trainer, Werner/Glenda Unzelmann, Joan Wismer, Elizabeth Wund, Kathryn Wyatt

IN-KIND DONATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES The Thaler Family for painting signs; MAC for flyer distribution/advertising; Tom/Peg Curran, Frank Smith, Joan/Dick Behr, Christopher Marlow/BJ Wagner, Carol Sabo/Mark Jacopic for housing; Frank Smith for baked goods for concessions; Marion Brady, Laura Kim Maurey, Joe/Sue Ganci, and Peg Gillies for costumes; Vicki Watson/The Merion Inn for LED stage lights; and our volunteers, actors, and friends who help with setting-up and striking sets and distributing posters.

THANKING THOSE WHO HELD/HELPED WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Nauti Spirits on October 15, 2017: Headed up by Board President Thomas Raniszewski. Owners Corey & Dorey Bryan & Sheri (Manager); Entertainment: Marty Kozak & the Cafe 47 Band, Bill Caterini and Matt Luceno; Food provided by Cold Spring Grange Restaurant (Carol & Mike Herforth), Eat Well in North Cape May (Drew Gandley); Volunteer Services

& Baked Goods: Peggy Dougherty, Luisa & Richard Ferrer, Dan & Marilyn Foster, Marilyn Lafferty, Linda Linhares, Gus & Mary Ann Mosso, and Susan Wiggins; Door Prizes Donated by: Magic Brain Cyber Café, Bath Time, Good Scents, Marilyn Lafferty, and Stan Sperlak

Annual Fall Gala 2017: Aleathea’s Restaurant for hosting/providing dinner; Performers: Jared Noah Aronoff, Jennie Bissell, Mark Edward Lang, Rob LeMaire, Lew London, Chris Sooy; Greeters: Bobby LeMaire, Sara LeMaire; Auction Item Help: GABLES of Cape May County members Anthony Bruno, Fran Geores, Vince Grimm, Craig Van Baal; ELTC Staff/Board; Donated Decorations/Party Favors: Scott Eck and Leadership Masters, and Import Bazaar Donated Auction Items: Antique Doorknob, Arden Theatre Company, Jared Noah Aronoff, Les/Bobbie Aungst, John/Nancy Bailey, Bath Time, Joan/Dick Behr, Marion Brady, Cape May Artists' Cooperative Gallery, Cape May Leather, Cape May National Golf Club, Cape May Soap Company, Cape Winds Florist, Caroline Boutique, Eddie/Mary Ann Casagnetta, Kate Chadwick, Ronald Clancy, Brian DeMusz, Dock Mike's Pancake House, Marilyn/Dan Foster, Douglas Fudge, Frallinger's Candy Store, John/Mary Lou Gartland, Joe/Fran Geores, Green Street Market, Harpoon on the Bay, Brigid Harrington, Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille, Henry's Jewelry, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, Historic Cold Spring Village, Charles/Lorraine Juechter, Kaleidoscope, Dee Lanzalotti/Jersey Cape Realty, Lucky Bones, Madam's Port, Magic Brain Café, Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities, Lou Mascollo, Emily Nyman, Steven Olszewski, Oyster Bay, Emma Palzere-Rae, Patricia Rainey, Thomas Raniszewski, Robert Reader, Susan Ross, Cooper Rossner, Sam's Pizza, Eugene Schultz, Sandra/Chuck Sieber, Soma New Art Gallery, Stan Sperlak, Spirit Catcher Photography, Gayle Stahlhuth, Mary Stewart, Stitch by Stitch, Washington Inn, The Well Center for Massage, Whales Tale/Splash

Fins Bar & Grille in Cape May on January 21, 2018: Owner Jeff Gernitis gave ELTC 50% of the proceeds garnered from a Sunday Brunch.

Thankful Thursday at Cold Spring Brewery on March 8, 2018: A portion of the proceeds given to ELTC. Thanks to the Brewery and Historic Cold Spring Village; Musicians Brian Lee and Daisy Castro of “Clavicles-Music,” and Toni Teschner and Kevin P. Smith of “Toni and the Troubadour;” Snacks donated by Lee O’Connor, Thomas Raniszewski, John and Mary Lou Gartland, Sandy and Chuck Sieber, and the cake baked by Susan Wiggins.

ELTC’S Golf Tournament at Cape May National Golf Club on May 21 Hasn’t happened yet, but here is who to thank so far: SILVER SPONSOR ($700): Magic Brain Cyber Café

BRONZE SPONSORS ($250): Richard and Joan Behr Dan and Marilyn Foster

HOLE SPONSORS ($100): The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May

John and Mary Lou Gartland Just for Laughs Historical Land & Mineral Research (David Geible, Lander WY)

Import Bazaar The Leach House (Cecilia Tyler) Kathy Mottola Original Fudge Kitchen James Rana The Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May

Charles and Sandra Sieber Wildwood Catholic High School (Thomas C. Brannen)

Wildwood Catholic High School Class of ’85 (Donald and Theresa Beibel, Scott and Maureen McGonigle, Thomas Sims)

Sharon Falkowski, in memory of Glenn and Bea Holman ELTC’s Cast of DRACULA (Sam Clark, Rachel Holt, Rob LeMaire, Matthew Payne, James Rana, Thomas Raniszewski, Tara Reuter)

ELTC’s Cast of AH, WILDERNESS! (Jared Aronoff, Connor Burke, Sydney Freihofer, Brigid Harrington, Mark and Alison Lang, Emma Palzere-Rae)

ELTC’s Cast of ZORRO! (Mark Lazar)

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OUR GALA & RAFFLE: Monday, NOVEMBER 5th

...great food, fun and entertainment at our Annual Fundraising Gala at Aleathea’s!

And ELTC is offering a chance to win a Great Vacation with a retail value up to $8,650!

Choose a trip to Rome and Tuscany, the Caribbean, Sonoma/San Francisco or Lake Louise

RAFFLE TICKETS: just $5 for one; $20 for five Drawing will be at our gala. Winner need not be present to win.

All proceeds to benefit the nonprofit ELTC. Mail checks to ELTC, or purchase

raffle tickets at our box office on show nights.

MEET OUR NEWEST TRUSTEE,

JOHN GARTLANDJohn has an extensive history in

the theater but always in the very important role of audience.

He serves here because of his great love of the theater and his desire

to see ELTC grow and thrive. A 1973 graduate of the University

of Pennsylvania, he owns and operates his business in Bellmawr, NJ. In addition to theater, John is

passionate about opera and travels extensively as well. He is now a happy

full-time resident of Cape May.

Murder Mystery Weekends! Presented by ELTC with The Henry Sawyer Inn & Twin Gables Inn

with retired Detective Frank Smith 2018: October 12–13;

2019: March 8–9, March 22–23, March 29–30, April 5–6

Contact The Henry Sawyer Inn at 609-884-5667 or henrysawyerinn@verizon.net, Twin Gables at

609-884-7332 or twgables@verizon.net, or ELTC. Reservations are made through the inns.

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