Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe; then again on her 18th birthday … then her 41st … her 70th … and finally her 101st.

Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

This poignant and warmingly funny play takes its audience through the highlights, heartbreaks and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s “ordinary” life.

Kate Russo – Director
Jacki Lisi – Associate Director
Jenn LoPresti – stage Manager
Tony Chiofalo – Producer
Rian Romeo – Tech Director

CAST includes Kami Crary as Ernestine with Rian Romeo, Kevin Russo, Alissa Wexler, Stephen Anastasia, Shea James, Liz Spencer, Stephanie Curley, Amanda Luong, Glenn McKay, Julie Lorsen, and Tony Chiofalo

Ticket link HERE

Each Lighthouse Rep production helps raise money for a local charity:

June 13 – 14 – Supporting – St. James Cultural Arts Center, St. James, NY
June 20 – 29 – Supporting – Birthday Wishes Inc., Merrick, NY
(Your ticket includes birthday cake and after show celebration).

Birthday Candles, by Noah Haidle, was originally scheduled to open in 2020, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It subsequently ran at the American Airlines Theatre from March 18 to May 29, 2022 starring Debra Messing as Ernestine Ashworth. In November 2022, The play was translated into Hebrew and performed at the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre is a Long Island, NY based theatre company founded with the vision that Theatre has the power to not only transform oneself, but also have a positive impact on the community, beyond the stage. Lighthouse produces live theatre at multiple venues across Long Island, NY and the the surrounding area