CAPE MAY — On Friday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 p.m., the award-winning East Lynne Theater Company presents a free performance of a reading of “Historical Spout Offs” compiled and edited by Tom Byrn, who is currently in ELTC’s rib-tickling production of “The Dictator.”
“Historical Spout Offs” is a collection of letters to the editor published in Cape May’s early newspapers. From crowded sidewalks to stealing chickens, from the Civil War to leap-year love, citizens throughout history seem always to have an opinion. Funny, touching, and quirky, this collage of the old Cape May is as current as ever!
While Tom was in Cape May last year in “The Ransom of Red Chief,” he spent time at the local library pouring over editorials in local papers, focusing on 1860-1925. He, along with Aiden Kohler and Karen Case Cook, presented “Historical Spout Offs” as a staged-reading, and it was so well-received that Tom has continued working on the piece.
Now, he’s ready for another reading! This time, there will be 12 performers, mostly members of “The Dictator” cast.
The location is The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., where the theater is in residence, beginning at 10:30, after a regular performance of “The Dictator,” admission-free.
Meanwhile, there are four more times to catch “The Dictator,” running Wednesday through Saturday, September 4 only. For reservations and information, call 884-5898 or go online to www.eastlynnetheater.org.
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