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Center Stage Presents: Dear Jack, Dear Louise
Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise makes its Long Island debut at the Southampton Arts Center on May 2nd and 3rd. Starring Barbara Jo Howard and Jack Seabury, this intimate two-person play tells the true story of Ludwig’s parents, who fell in love through letters during World War II. What begins as a simple correspondence grows into a deeply moving romance shaped by distance, uncertainty, and hope.
Directed by Michael Disher, the production is a heartfelt reminder of the power of handwritten words and enduring connection. Set entirely through letters exchanged between a U.S. Army doctor stationed in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York City, Dear Jack, Dear Louise is filled with warmth, humor, and tenderness.
Performance Times
Saturday, May 2: 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 3: 2:00 PM