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Will Rogers U.S.A.
First Preview: Jun 14, 2017
Opening Date: Jun 14, 2017
Closing Date: Jul 23, 2017
Running Time: 01:35
Playing @
East Lynne Theater Company
First Presbyterian Church, Cape May, NJ 08204
“There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you,” said Will Rogers (1879-1935), famous humorist, writer, philosopher, and performer.
As a young man, he worked on ranches, and being a master of the lariat led to his performing in Vaudeville. By 1917 he was a headliner for the Ziegfeld Follies, blending his unique style of poking gentle fun at current events with his rope tricks. In 1922, he started a syndicated column that was read in 2,800 daily papers. His wit, wisdom and understanding of the human condition is often compared to that of Mark Twain, and much of what he said and wrote is still relevant today
As a young man, he worked on ranches, and being a master of the lariat led to his performing in Vaudeville. By 1917 he was a headliner for the Ziegfeld Follies, blending his unique style of poking gentle fun at current events with his rope tricks. In 1922, he started a syndicated column that was read in 2,800 daily papers. His wit, wisdom and understanding of the human condition is often compared to that of Mark Twain, and much of what he said and wrote is still relevant today
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Performance Schedule
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
Written By
- adapted by Paul Shyre
- conceived by George Spota
Director
- Gayle Stahlhuth
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Full-price tickets:
$17.00 - $32.00
Lottery & Rush
$17 - Student / Military
Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
An infrared audio amplification system is installed and receivers are available at the box office. -
Elevator\Escalator
None available -
Entrance
The cement sidewalk to the main entrance meets the minimum requirements for accessibility, but the entrance has a non-accessible threshold. The doorway itself meets the minimum width requirements for accessibility and leads into a small landing. From this landing are two small stairways with railings: one leading down to the restrooms and another leading to the vestibule, which serves as the theater’s lobby, box office area, and concession. -
Parking
There are two spaces, marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility, both van accessible, and paved. -
Passenger Loading Zone
There is an accessible drop off/passenger loading area in front of the entrance. -
Restroom
There is an accessible restroom on the same level as the sanctuary (ELTC's performance space). -
Seating
There is accessible seating for service animals. -
Telephone
None on premises -
Visual Assistance
Playbills are available in large print format on performance evenings, and when requested via e-mail by sending an e-mail to eastlynneco@aol.com. -
Water Fountain
The water fountains are on the lower level. Front of house staff give cups of water to those who have walking difficulties. Bottled water is also available in the lobby area. -
Wheelchair Info
There is a wheelchair lift near the parking lot, fully-operable by one in the chair, able to take the person up to the second floor where the performance space is located, or to remain on the first floor.








