Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

MURDER MOST FOUL

"You tried to stop me . . . (He raises her chin and kisses her on the lips) . . . Is it possible that murder is an aphrodisiac? What a blow that would be to importers of ginseng root, not to mention the Department of Health, Education, and -- EEAAH" (. . . [a figure] covered with dirt comes through the draperies trying to brain SIDNEY with a length of firewood . . .)

When: Monday August 8, 2005 at 7:00 and Tuesday August 23, 2005 at 7:00
Where: FIRESIDE ROOM
What:DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin
Who: UUCPA Thespians
Why: To enjoy thrills and chills on a summer evening.

Sidney Bruhl, a 50-year old successful playwright, is having trouble coming up with his next play. His wife, Myra, owns their colonial home in Westport, Connecticut. Clifford Anderson is a promising young playwright with dreams of being as successful as Sidney. Helga ten Dorp is a psychic who lives next door and senses pain and danger in the Bruhl household. Porter Milgrim is Sidney's friend and attorney.

YOU might be reading the line above, depending on which character you draw. And you might still be around at the final curtain, although the odds are you'll be murdered first. We've got a limited number of parts here, even if we split them, so make your reservation early to guarantee yourself a good one. Of course, walk-ons are always welcome, but you may get only a small part, or even be just an auditor. But do come on either of August 8 or 23.

Send an email to thespians-info@uucpa.org
or call me if you'd like more information.

UUCPA Thespians

Philip Hodge, Chair