A PROVEN DESTINATION FOR THEATER LOVERS
WHO CRAVE THE ADVENTURE OF DISCOVERY!
By celebrating the American Spirit on Stage through timeless classics and
provocative new works, East Lynne Theater Company provides a portal to the
past that provides a better understanding for the present.
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"All praise to East Lynne Theater Company!" - The Wall Street Journal
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"One of South Jersey's cultural treasures." - The Press of Atlantic City
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Recipient of New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Achievement of Excellence Award
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Archives housed at Lawrence & Lee Research Institute at request of Ohio State U.
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Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth in "Shore News Today"
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Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
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2012 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION SEASON
 
June 13-July 21 at 8:30 PM: RUTH DRAPER'S COMPANY OF CHARACTERS Before the solo shows of Lily Tomlin and Whoopi Goldberg, there was the originator of the "character monologue," Ruth Draper. Draper created witty and touching scenes filled with characters – from charwomen to divas. ELTC is only the second production company - ever - to be allowed to produce these scenes since Draper. Performers are Karen Case Cook and Suzanne Dawson (pictured) under the direction of Gayle Stahlhuth. FIND
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Monday, July 2 at 8:00 PM: STORYBOOK THEATER: OLD FABLES WITH A NEW TWIST, the Student Workshop Production. Free public performance. To Download Application Form Click Here CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
July 25-Sept. 1 at 8:30 PM: THE POE MYSTERIES, a World Premiere, adapted by James Rana, based on the first modern detective stories ever written. As Auguste Dupin recalls three of his cases, the characters spring to life. Six actors portray 50 roles in Edgar Allan Poe's famous mysteries! FIND OUT MORE
Sun., Aug. 12 at 8:30 PM: CAPE MAY OPRY: Nashville Comes to Jersey! Barry Tischler has rounded up a group of talented musicians you won’t want to miss. (Tickets: $20)
Sept. 19-Oct. 13 at 8:00 PM: IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter C. Hackett, a Broadway hit decades before AMC’s Mad Men, demonstrates that an ad campaign might be better than the product. A screwball comedy with a cast of 10. FIND
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Fri. & Sat. Nov. 2 and 3 at 8:00 PM SHERLOCK HOLMES: ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER Our popular NBC 1930 radio-style production returns, with live sound effects and commercials.
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Nov. 23, 24, Dec. 2, 7, 9, and 14 at 8:00 PM; Sat. Dec. 8 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S CHRISTMAS Three of Alcott’s tales, including the opening of Little Women are beautifully brought to life in storytelling fashion by Gayle Stahlhuth. A holiday treat for the whole family. FIND OUT MORE

In October 2009, ELTC was selected by its peers to receive
the ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD at New Jersey Theatre
Alliance's annual Applause Award gala, honoring ELTC for "30 years
of celebrating America’s heritage through productions and educational programs.”

Thanks to our SEASON SPONSORS:
Aleathea's Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May and
Curran Investment Management
And to our SHOW SPONSORS: Exit Zero, The Henry Sawyer Inn, and La Mer Beachfront Inn
and to these organizations:

ELTC's programs are made possible in part from The NJ State Council
on the Arts/Department of State,
a Partner Agency of The National Endowment
for the Arts; the NJ Dept. of State, Division of Travel & Tourism and the generosity of many
patrons. |