County Players Presents CP2 Series Readers Theatre Mini-Festival

3-day event features two plays at County Players Falls Theatre in Wappingers Falls

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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County Players, a long-running community theater company, is presenting its Season 68 CP2 Readers Theatre Mini-Festival #3 from March 13-15 at the County Players Falls Theatre in Wappingers Falls, New York. The festival will feature dramatic readings of two plays: "Dear Jack, Dear Louise" by Ken Ludwig and "Camping with Henry and Tom" by Mark St. Germain.

Why it matters

The CP2 Readers Theatre series offers a unique theater experience, allowing actors, directors, and audience members to focus on the playwright's words without the distractions of sets, costumes, and props. This format provides an opportunity to experience great theater in its purest form.

The details

The festival will feature two plays over the 3-day event. "Dear Jack, Dear Louise" by Ken Ludwig, a joyous and heartwarming story of a World War II courtship, will be presented on Friday, March 13 at 8pm and Saturday, March 14 at 2pm. "Camping with Henry and Tom" by Mark St. Germain, an exploration of friendship, politics, and leadership between Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and President Warren G. Harding, will be presented on Saturday, March 14 at 8pm and Sunday, March 15 at 2pm.

  • The CP2 Readers Theatre Mini-Festival #3 will take place from March 13-15, 2026.
  • "Dear Jack, Dear Louise" will be presented on Friday, March 13 at 8pm and Saturday, March 14 at 2pm.
  • "Camping with Henry and Tom" will be presented on Saturday, March 14 at 8pm and Sunday, March 15 at 2pm.

The players

County Players

One of the longest running community theatre companies in the area, presenting its 68th season.

Ken Ludwig

Playwright of "Dear Jack, Dear Louise", a Tony Award-winning playwright.

Mark St. Germain

Playwright of "Camping with Henry and Tom", an exploration of friendship, politics, and leadership.

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What’s next

The final Main Stage production of Season 68 in May is the musical comedy 'Something Rotten'. The troupe is also proud to announce the shows for next season 69: 2026-2027, found on their website at countyplayers.org/season/69/

The takeaway

County Players' CP2 Readers Theatre Mini-Festival provides a unique opportunity for the community to experience classic plays in their purest form, focusing solely on the power of the written word and the talent of the performers.