“Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime,” a staged reading based on the memoir of former Cape May County Sheriff Jim Plousis, is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 17 at The Claridge in Atlantic City during National Law Enforcement Week.
The event, to be held in the third-floor Celebrity Theater, is a one-night-only “pay-what-you-will” benefit performance for the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties and the Atlantic City Theatre Company. The cast includes Alisa Cooper, Mike Sharp, David Hanauer, David Shutter, Veronique Hurley, Mat Labotka, and Nathan Garcia.
“Most importantly, 100 percent of the money is donated directly to the 200 Club and the Atlantic City Theatre Company – everyone who is taking part donated their time and talents for this extraordinary event,” Cooper said.
The 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial support for the families of police, fire, and rescue personnel who have risked and lost their lives in the line of duty.
Atlantic City Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the support of contributors to help provide theatrical productions.
“Jersey Lawman” highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Cape May County native Jim Plousis, who worked as an Ocean City patrolman and as Cape May County Sheriff before being nominated to United States Marshal by former President George W. Bush.
Cooper, who is Vice Chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission in Atlantic City, said the event is important because it raises money for two good causes.
“There is no charge to attend this event – you have the option to donate whatever you feel like donating at the door – whatever you feel is comfortable,” Cooper said.
