East Lynne Theater Company Takes Part in Cape May Theater Week

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company always offers ways for patrons to save money, but from October 9-15, four theaters combined to create Theater Week in Cape May in which all have discount offerings.

The current production at ELTC is "A Year in the Trenches," running through October 14. A cast pf six portray over 30 characters, mostly real people with ties to New Jersey, like poet Joyce Kilmer and "Hello Girl" Grace Banker. Written by James Rana, and developed and directed by Gayle Stahlhuth, it's based on Charles Edward Dilkes' book "Remembering World War I: An Engineer's Diary of the War," and other historical sources. Live music from the period is performed throughout, and audiences are encouraged to sing along.

The script for this well-received world premiere was commissioned by the NJ Historical Commission and the NJ State Council on the Arts. "A Year in the Trenches" with interviews with the creative team was highlighted on "State of the Arts" on public television's NJTV and WHYY.

The Theater Week offering for this ELTC production is $24 top ticket price on Thursday, October 12. Usually, general admission is $32 and senior price is $27. Always at ELTC, ticket price for students, and those currently in the military, retired, or a veteran, is $17.00, and ages 12 and under are free when accompanied by a guardian. ELTC is still offering dinner/show and B&B/show packages, and occasionally discounts through NJArtstix.org and TDF.org. Those who have WHYY membership cards are admitted 2-for-the-price-of-one general admission ticket on Fridays.

"A Year in the Trenches" runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM through October 14, except there is an added show on Sunday, October 8 at 7:30 PM, and on Wednesday, October 11, the show is at 2:00 PM with no evening performance. Location is The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., where the company is in residence. To learn more about the mainstage season which runs through mid-December, fundraisers, and other events, or to make reservations, call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org.

At Cape May Stage, where John Patrick Shanley's comedy "Outside Mullingar" is gracing the stage, the Theater Week Special is as follows: October 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7:30 PM and October 15 at 3:00 PM, all tickets are $24. Regular price is $40. Location: 405 Lafayette Street. For reservations and information, call 609-770-8311 or visit capemaystage.org.

Elaine's Dinner Theater, 513 Lafayette Street, is offering $10 off the cost of admission for "Young Dracula" as it's Theater Week offering, on October 11, 13, and 14. Call 609-884-1199 or visit elainescapemay.com for reservations and details.

SPQR Stage Company at The Aerordrome, 251 Ranger Road, at the Cape May County Airport, is offering 2 tickets for $20 to see Bill Sterritt's "The Wreck of the Spanish Armanda" on October 14 and 15. For tickets call 323-793-2153.

At these prices, it's a great time to visit theaters in Cape May.

Pictured: Ryan Genualdi and Mike Newman in East Lynne Theater Company's production of "A Year in the Trenches." Photo by Gayle Stahlhuth.