Cape May Stage presents our 2025 Reading Series at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. We invite you to attend these free events that showcase new and interesting works on our stage. Donations are accepted.
Redress at St. Brigid's
Thursday, May 15, at 7 pm
In-Person Reading at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse
No Tickets Required – Free to Attend – Donations Accepted
“Redress at St. Brigid’s” by local playwright Steve Murray takes place in 1990 and tells the tale of three Irish friends who hatch a scheme to get back at the nuns who they feel ruined their lives but are no match for the elderly nuns who send them to the hospital.
Written by: Steve Murray
Directed by: Roy Steinberg
Two Bad Men
Monday, August 11, at 7 pm
In-Person Reading at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse
No Tickets Required – Free to Attend – Donations Accepted
“Two Bad Men” by Ed Simpson is set in Randolphsburgh, PA, just 40 miles east of Pittsburgh, in the unassuming office of a local Property Management and Tax Services. The story follows a troubled man who returns to his hometown, only to be accused of a crime he may or may not have committed. Carrying a mysterious package that at first appears to be a rifle wrapped in a blanket, the reveal of its true contents is a powerful twist that exposes deeper truths about the character. This gripping drama explores themes of redemption, identity, and the choices that define us.
Written by: Ed Simpson
Directed by: Roy Steinberg
Additional live readings for 2025 will be announced soon! We look forward to sharing more new works and contemporary plays on our stage this season.
To see the complete 2025 season schedule for all Cape May Stage events, just click on the “2025 Season Schedule” button below.