East Lynne Theater Company to Host TWO SCOOPS AND A STORY, 6/30

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is partnering with The Henry Sawyer Inn and The Vanilla Bean Creamery to offer a delightful event for the whole family, "Two Scoops and a Story," on Tuesday, June 30 from 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. at the Inn, located at 722 Columbia Avenue, Cape May.

For over twenty-five years, ELTC has presented its popular "Tales of the Victorians" once a week during the summer season, at a variety of Cape May locations. Barbara Morris, owner of The Henry Sawyer Inn and her sister, Jane, came up with the idea of serving homemade ice cream and cookies at their "Tales" presentation. Dishing up her own delicious ice cream is Jo Ann Assenheimer, owner of The Vanilla Bean Creamery, located at 958 Route 109, at the end of The Garden State Parkway, right before the bridge headed into Cape May. To accommodate others' schedules, this special "Tales" is not on the usual Thursday at 4:00p.m.

While guests enjoy these tasty treats, Gayle Stahlhuth will read selections from L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz." Stahlhuth, who has performed and directed in New York City and throughout the country, became associated with ELTC soon after the company was founded by Warren Kliewer 35 years ago. She's read tales on porches from the very beginning of "Tales of the Victorians," and performed with, and wrote shows for, ELTC before becoming artistic director in 1999 after Kliewer died.

To make reservations, call The Henry Sawyer Inn at 609-884-5667 or e-mail henrysawyerinn@verizon.net. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. All proceeds go to benefit the not-for-profit ELTC.

On the mainstage at ELTC, is "Mr. Lincoln" by Herbert Mitgang, starring Tom Byrn, and directed by Stahlhuth. For tickets and information, call 609-884-5898, e-mail eastlynneco@aol.com, or go online to eastlynnetheater.org.

The regular schedule of Thursdays at 4:00p.m. for "Tales of the Victorians" is prior to and after our "Two Scoops and a Story." Part of this schedule includes: June 18 at the Dormer House, with Lee O'Connor and Stephanie Garrett performing; June 25 at The Blue Rose Inn and Restaurant with Bruce Andrews; and July 9 at Chalfonte Hotel with Suzanne Longacre. For a complete list of dates, locations and performers, go to ELTC's website.