Cape May Stage, Cape May’s renowned professional Equity theatre, is hosting a special evening of theater for all senior citizens. On September 19 at 8 p.m., with the generous support of PNC, all seniors, 62 and over, are invited to attend a performance of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award-winning play “Doubt” at the discounted rate of $12.50 per ticket (that’s 50% off regular box office prices). ‘Senior Nights’ sell out very quickly, so reservations are a must!
In “Doubt” Sister Aloysius (Mary Baird), a hard-edged principal interrogates Sister James (Abby Royle) about a priest’s relationship with the only African American student in a predominately Irish and Italian parish. She is not comforted by Sister James’ assertions that Father Flynn (Paul Bernardo) has become the boy’s mentor and protector. Convinced that the church hierarchy will protect him, Sister Aloysius sets out to take him down herself. What ensues is a bristling confrontation between the fiercely protective nun and the priest who feels that the Sister has overstepped her authority.
NY-based actor Paul Bernardo and California-based actress Mary Baird assume the leading roles of Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius in this tension-packed drama. Bernardo, previously seen in “The Guys” (2005), “Dinner with Friends” (2003), and “Art” (2000), returns to Cape May Stage for his fifth season. Baird last appeared at Cape May Stage in the production of “Shirley Valentine” in 2001. The cast also includes New York-based actresses Abby Royle as Sister James and Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris as Mrs. Muller, both making their debuts at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse in this award-winning play.
Seniors are encouraged to attend “Doubt” on Thursday, September 19th at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets in downtown Cape May for $12.50 per ticket. Senior nights sell out very quickly, so reservations are a must! The final public performance of the current run is at 8pm on Saturday evening, September 27th.
Tickets are $35 adults, $25 seniors, and $12.50 students. Call (609) 884-1341 for reservations and information or visit the theatre’s website, www.capemaystage.com .
This production is generously co-sponsored by The Blue Pig Tavern at Congress Hall and The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia.
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