“The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of a nation, is very close to the center of a nation’s purpose – and is a test of the quality of a nation’s civilization.”
~ President John F. Kennedy

Cape May Stage begins its third decade of presenting provocative and entertaining theatre in the newly restored Robert Shackleton Playhouse with a new vigor brought about by our ever-changing world and new artistic direction.

As we approach the second decade of the twenty-first century the world is facing new challenges and the United States finds itself in a new dynamic competing for technological and scientific advances and confronting global problems of climate change, famine, economic recessions, political upheaval, social revolutions and the friction of religious fundamentalism in secular societies. The theatre cannot solve these problems but it can challenge our beliefs and ask moral and ethical questions.  It is most appropriate that our theatre building housed a church since western theatre began with medieval mystery plays emanating from the church.

We are all blessed to be in beautiful Cape May just moments from the beach and have the good fortune to see artists from Broadway and film and television in this intimate venue.

We invite you to have certain ideas challenged even as you are laughing or crying.  This season was designed to speak to the concerns of our community.  The most important ingredient is you.  There is no theatre without an audience. We hope to touch your heart and stimulate your mind and maybe even enrich your spirit!

Roy B. Steinberg
Artistic Director