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Tales at the Dormer House at The Dormer House Bed and Breakfast
Dates: 6/4/2026 - 10/15/2026
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Classic American Tales presents a recurring Thursday afternoon series at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast, 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, NJ. Guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy American authors, read by a variety of performers. Performances take place at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday on the front porch, weather permitting, from June 4 through October 15, except July 2.
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James Rana To Perform In Classic American Tales Hosted At The Dormer House
July 10, 2026 James Rana will read the first chapter of Vladimir Nabokov’s “Pnin” at The Dormer House in Cape May, NJ. Every Thursday, Classic American Tales (CAT) presents stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers, with lemonade and homemade desserts also served.
MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION Will Perform At Cape May Public Library
June 27, 2026 The Cape May Public Library is set to present a free performance of Classic American Tales’ Margaret’s Diary During a Revolution written and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth based on the diary of Margaret Morris and other research, created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
CLASSIC AMERICAN TALES to Return to Cape May's Dormer House, Library & Science Center
June 15, 2026 Classic American Tales will perform at three Cape May venues — The Dormer House, the Cape May Public Library, and the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center — featuring works by notable American authors read by a rotating cast of performers.
Classic American Tales To Present Tales at the Dormer House
May 30, 2026 Classic American Tales (CAT) will present Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers.
Classic American Tales To Host Two Solo Events This Spring
May 24, 2026 Derrick McQueen returns to Cape May to perform Paul Robeson through His Words and Music at The Cape May Public Library. Written by Gayle Stahlhuth, it is an interweaving of two dozen songs that were sung by New Jersey native, Paul Robeson.
Classic American Tales to Present Stories By Alcott And Bierce and More
August 18, 2025 From August 21 through August 28, Classic American Tales will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. Learn more!
Classic American Tales Brings New Events to Cape May
August 02, 2025 From August 5 through August 14, Classic American Tales (CAT) will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library.
Classic American Tales Brings Solo Shows, Workshop, and Lecture to Cape May
July 20, 2025 From July 24 through August 5, the nonprofit Classic American Tales (CAT) will present four different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library.
THE SPECIALIST, THE WIZARD OF OZ at Classic American Tales
July 06, 2025 For those looking for a laugh, come to The Dormer House on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m., when Suzanne Dawson presents Charles “Chic” Sale’s The Specialist and other vaudeville routines.
Classic American Tales to Present WILL ROGERS TONIGHT!
June 16, 2025 On Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m., Classic American Tales (CAT) will present Will Rogers Tonight! at the End of the Road Theater, located at 3845 Bayshore Road in North Cape May. The one-man show stars local favorite Phil Pizzi as the legendary American humorist Will Rogers, under the direction of CAT founder and artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth.
Classic American Tales to Present TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE
June 02, 2025 From June 12 through October 16, Classic American Tales (CAT) once more will present 'Tales at the Dormer House' in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories by American authors.
Classic American Tales To Present TALES FROM THE ‘20S IN BLACK AND WHITE
May 27, 2025 On Thursday, June 5 at 4:00 p.m., Classic American Tales to present “Tales from the ‘20s in Black and White,” for free at The Cape May Public Library, 720 Franklin Street, Cape May, NJ.
Classic American Tales to Present Christmas Gathering in December
November 12, 2024 Classic American Tales is throwing a little party to celebrate a successful 2024 Season and give a peek into the 2025 Season. The Cape May, NJ location will be revealed to attendees who purchase tickets.
CAT's Final Three TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE for 2024 Will Include Works By George Ade & Will Rogers
September 21, 2024 CAT has announced the final three 'Tales at the Dormer House' for 2024, featuring works by George Ade and Will Rogers.
Classic American Tales Presents Works From Kate Chopin, Will Rogers, O. Henry, And Harlem
July 30, 2024 Experience classic American tales brought to life by CAT, featuring stories from Kate Chopin, Will Rogers, O. Henry, and Harlem.About the Theatre
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