(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml from July 16 through August 24, 2025. The relatable storyline follows Alice and Henry, a long-married couple, attempting to reignite the spark in their relationship by escaping to a trendy hotel with a copy of the book Sex for Dummies in hand.
As the couple navigates their vulnerabilities and desires, their weekend getaway becomes a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of love, marriage, and rediscovery. Through awkward encounters, comic mishaps, and moments of raw honesty, Alice and Henry confront the challenges of intimacy and communication that have built up over the years. In the end, they come to realize that rediscovering their connection requires not just effort but a willingness to embrace change and vulnerability.
The production is directed by Roy Steinberg. It has a running time of 90 minutes with no intermission.
Tickets are available for purchase online. Performances take place Tuesday through Sunday at 8:00pm. Cape May Stage NOTE: This play contains mature language and adult themes.
Playwright Michele Riml is a critically acclaimed playwright from Vancouver, British Columbia. Michele began writing at 17, when her first play Souvenirs (short version) won first place in The BC Young Playwrights Search. She has since gone on to write 14 more plays, which have been widely produced. Her plays include Under the Influence, Poster Boys, RAGE, Souvenirs, On the Edge, The Amaryllis, and Miss Teen.
Her plays Sexy Laundry and Henry and Alice: Into the Wild have become international hits with ongoing productions in Canada, USA, France, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Germany, Italy and Hungary. Sexy Laundry has been translated into nine languages and is published by Playwrights Canada Press (available on Amazon).
"When a long-married couple resorts to reading 'Sex For Dummies' and books a pretentious hotel to spice up their sex-life, we know things have grown stale and routine," wrote Roy Steinberg, Producing Artistic Director on the company's website. "I’m reminded of a Woody Allan movie where a couple is seeking therapy and their answers to the question “how often do you make love' illustrates the problem. The husband replies 'hardly ever – once or twice a week' while his wife responds “constantly – once or twice a week”. Lack of communication seems to be at the root of both of these couples’ problems – and genuine love is the antidote. Told with humor and honesty, this play has been enjoyed all over Canada and the west coast of our nation – we bring it to you for your enjoyment."
Special Show Dates:
* Wednesday, July 16: Preview Night with discounted tickets
* Thursday, July 17: Opening Night with Post-Show Party
* Friday, July 25: Best Value Night – All tickets available at the best value price of $35
* Friday, August 8: ASL Interpreted Performance
* Sunday, August 17: Pay-What-You-Wish Rush tickets – All available tickets on the day of the performance can be purchased at the box office for whatever price you wish to pay. Starts one hour before curtain, cash only.
Cape May Stage is recognized as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading professional Equity theaters and most significant cultural assets. It is a place where audience members can experience plays with timely themes that resonate locally, nationally, and around the world. They inspire nationally recognized actors and artists to partner with them and perform on their stage, and they provide a dynamic incubator for the creation and staging of new works. They are also a leader in championing theater arts in the community and helping to drive economic growth in the region.
