Show: YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM
Theater: Cape May Stage
Theater Website: https://capemaystage.org/2026-season-lineup/
Show runs: 09/09/2026 to 10/18/2026
YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM
Written by José Rivera
Directed by Roy Steinberg
September 9 – October 18
Wednesday – Saturday at 7 PM
Sunday at 3 pm
From Academy Award–nominated playwright José Rivera, writer of The Motorcycle Diaries.
“A haunting meditation on what it means to be human.” — DC Metro Theater Arts
“Lyrical and thought-provoking.” — BroadwayWorld
This new play is a powerful and poetic story that explores identity, resilience, and the pursuit of hope. Blending raw emotion with lyrical storytelling, it asks urgent questions about humanity in an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping our dreams and decisions. Bold, moving, and deeply human, this play shines a light on the courage it takes to define ourselves—beyond what any algorithm can predict.
As technology accelerates and the boundaries between human and machine begin to blur, Your Name Means Dream invites us to consider what cannot be coded or calculated: longing, imagination, and the fragile beauty of choice. At once intimate and expansive, it is a searching meditation on consciousness, connection, and the enduring mystery of what makes us truly human.
Special Show Dates:
Wednesday, September 9: Preview Night with discounted tickets
Thursday, September 10: Opening Night with Post-Show Party
Friday, September 18: Best Value Night – All tickets available at the best value price of $35
Friday, October 2: ASL Interpreted Performance
Sunday, October 11: 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.
Age Guide: 14+
Running Time: 90 minutes, No intermission.
Advisory: This production includes mature themes and some adult language.
Theater Address: Robert Shackleton Playhouse 405 Lafayette Street Cape May, New Jersey 08204 (Map It)
Theater Phone: (609) 770-8311
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Purchase tickets online: https://capemaystage.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=421
