Theatre In County: The Show Goes On

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STAGE LIGHTS burn bright once again at the *7B Dinner Theatre, reopened recently. “Carousel*' is the production currently being performed at the theatre. Interest in theatre

across the county remains active.

"The response has been ‘‘This is the mecca of come "from everywhere.

alive and well in Cape May County though its ranks are

not legion.

With the reopening of the 76 House Dinner Theatre in Swainton last month Cape May County once again has a permanent, year-round showplace. The continued longevity of the county's only other known playing company, the Cape May Community Theatre, could not be verified The county's only other summer theatre, at the Golden Eagle Dinner Theatre in Cape May has closed for

the season.

But, theatrical talent and audience Interest is by no means sparse, local theatre enthusiasts said.

phenomenal, fantastic," Marshall said The appreciation of Cape May

social Hfe. It’s the only quality game in town,” he

added.

The 400-seat theatre has a stage that projects outinto the audience and actors that perform in the audience and double as waiters. The cast of 24 has

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Philadelphia. New York, Erma," Marshall said. A Many people have the misconception that talent comes from New York. Talent comes from small towaa, talent comes from everywhere Talent GOES to New York," Marshall emphasized

Marshall characterized the local acting community as "very active." As elsewhere the acting profession is far from glamorous and often an unstable form of employment. "The top talent come from surrounding com-

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munihes. You have talented peopve working in the Acme. Jamesway has talented people working there," Marshall said. Paul Mathis, drama teacher at Lower Cape May Regional High School agreed with Marshall’s estimation of Cape May County's acting community. "There are a core of people willing to give their effort and their time. But. you can’t make a living at it." Mathis said. Though the theatre offerings in Cape May County are not diverse, the interest is there, the teacher said. "It’s around. There are people actively involved and there are people actively supporting theatre. ‘ ’ "There are a number of very talented people in Cape May County," he added ; Mathis who has appeared in and produced plays since (Page 13 Please)

The 76 House, which reopened to sell-out crowds

last month has enjoyed County audiences for tremendous success in the theatre is what made the past and for—ess an aver- rebuilding of the "almost mounting inter—t incite H million" building after a art, William Marshall, 76 dtsarterousa—onlat’s fire it House owner-producer, months ago possible,

said this weak. Marshall said State Assembly Race

Energy, Hard Work Mark Democratic Style

JERRY LIVINGSTON

Livingston: Good Record Is A Matter Of Pride

VILLAS — A solid record of performance in public office is not just a duty, but a matter of pride to Jerry Livingston. "Two years from now I would like to come back and say THIS is what I’ve done," Livingston said

spraading his arms wide to indicate an invisibla long list of accomphshments "If Ican'tdothat, I don’t want to win." Livingston, Democratic candidate for the District One Assembly seat and running mate Randy

Wilhelm in their attempt to unseat Jam— Hurley and Joseph Chinnici Republican incumbents have brought a strident new brand of campaigning to South Jersey politics. Not only do they talk about what they would like to do if they are elected to the assembly; they proceed to involve themselves in the issues as though they already had won the election. / "The qu—tion was, if ms .win would we be effective? As you can see by the cooperation we’ve gotten, we’ve proven to be effective alrekdy,”, Livingston said. I "I feel I could go in the day after the election and be effectiv—" Livingston said of his "on-the-job" campaign style. The candidate criticized opponents Chinnici and Hurley for what he terms a lack of a record. "I call them the ad hoc legislators. They do everything after the fact." Chinnici and Hurley have the "wont attendance record" in the Assembly, Livingston charged. "If I attacked them on any issue it would be that," he said. But, good record or no. there is another issue that forms an even more crucial part of the Livingston qu—t for the Assembly seat.

RANDY WILHELM

Wilhelm’s Stress Is On Leadership

"The clearest issue of the whole campaign is that Cape May County do— not have an assemblyman. And, if you don't have an assemblyman you're not going to get a fair shaft. That ’s the central issue.” Livingston, a Palermo resident, is the only Cape May County candidate running for the Assembly seat. Wilhelm, his teammate and opponent Hurley are from Millville, Chinnici

i—ft Bridgeton

Livingston said he would locate an office in Upper Township to be readily accessible to all constituents of Cape May County and reachable to Cumberland County constituents. Regular office hours would be observed, the office would be manned by a full time aide and secretary and town meetings would be set up to keep abreast of local feelings on timely issues,

Livingston said.

Although the Democratic team may seem to have a tough row ah—d of them to hoe in a historically Republican county, Livingston is confident of a Democratic victory. "We have been campaigning* 163 days, every day since May. You can’t meet thousands and thousands of people without making a dent in

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COURT HOUSE - Randy Wilhelm KNOWS he can provide teaderf hip that will get Cape May County a larger slice of the

legislative pie.

Wilhelm, running for the District 1 (Cumber la ndCape May County) Assembly slot with

teammate Jerry Livingston, has set a grinding campaign pace that has had him shaking hands and listening to popular grip— for 173-ph*

days now.

Though this is Wilhelms first foray on the political (Page 3 Please)