On Stage: Theatre
The Gin Game
Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May
The winner of the Pulitzer
Prize uses the card game as
a metaphor for life. The Gin
Game takes place on the
porch of a retirement home
where irascible Weller Martin
meets the prim, self-righteous
Fonsia Dorsey. Fonsia wins
every game and their se-
crets become weapons used
against each other. “The New
York Times” called the play “a
thoroughly entertaining les-
son in the fine art of theatri-
cal finesse. The closest thing
the theatre offers to a duel at
10 paces.” It is a funny, intelli-
gent play that will touch your
heart even as you laugh at the
characters foibles. Age Guide
(13 +)
NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 8
Written by D.L. Coburn, the pro-
duction is directed by Roy Steinberg
and stars Jennifer Harmon and Bill
Tatum.
It is presented from August 9
through September 22.
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