Cape May Stage Presents a Talk Back with the Cast of ‘Other Desert Cities’

CAPE MAY – Cape May Stage offers an intimate look at the behind the scenes process of putting together a show.
Immediately following the 7 p.m. performance of Other Desert Cities Oct. 25, gain insight into the how Jon Robin Baitz’ play was brought to Cape May Stage. Producing Artistic Director Roy Steinberg joins cast members Robert Newman, Kate McCauley Hathaway, Michelle Eugene, Patrick Cannon, and Marlena Lustik to talk about the process from picking the play to rehearsals to putting it all together on the main stage. Those who have already seen the show are encouraged to come back to hear more about the work in depth.
Other Desert Cities revolves around the Wyeth family and what happens when daughter Brooke returns to her Reaganite parents’ Palm Springs enclave for the holidays. The warm desert air turns chilly when news of her upcoming memoir threatens to revive the most painful chapter of the family’s history. Perception and reality grapple with love and mercy as old family wounds are opened, childhood memories are tested, and the Wyeth clan learns that some secrets cannot stay buried forever. Full of surprisingly touching moments, Other Desert Cities brings family drama to new heights.
Performance Information
Other Desert Cities is now playing through Oct. 31 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse located on the corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets in downtown Cape May. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 seniors (62+) and $15 students. For more information and reservations, please call the box office at 609-770-8311 or visit the theatre’s website at www.capemaystage.org.
Other Desert Cities is presented through the gracious support of Wilsey Realty, LLC and the Capri Motor Lodge. This season’s sponsors include 410 Bank Street, Frescos, Cape May Winery, CapeSCape, Corner Cottage Apartments, Exit Zero, Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, North Beach Health Club, the Montreal Beach Resort, Washington Inn and Lucky Bones.