Departing from their recent comedic streak, the Clarkston Village Players are bringing murder suspense to the stage in their latest production, ‘A Talent for Murder,? by Jerome Chodorov and Norman Panama.
Director Joseph Mishler described the story as ‘a classic ‘who dunnit.??
Anne McClain (played by Jan Cable) is an aging mystery novelist whose arthritis has confined her to a wheelchair. Her personal physician Dr. Wainright (Al Bartlet) might have some feelings for her, but the rest of her family wants her dead. McClain’s art collection is worth a fortune and her family would like nothing more than to get their hands on it. But McClain learns of their plans, and the result is a suspenseful drama with a few laughs along the way.
‘I like the play because it is well done. It keeps revealing itself, and you really don’t know who did it until the last page,? Mishler said. ‘Mostly I like a good mystery.?
Mishler said audiences will be drawn in by the characters, which have been brought to life by the players.
‘We have assembled a very good cast which works well together. They have been a joy to work with,? he said.
In addition to Cable and Bartlet, ‘A Talent for Murder? stars Ernesto Chavez as Rashi, Cindy Haaseth as Sheila Wainwright, Gerry Giammarco as Lawrence McClain, Jennifer Saluski as Pamela and Joseph Saluski as Mark Harrison.
Mishler said that due to some mild language, the play is not suitable for children 12 and under.
Performances of “A Talent for Murder” are scheduled for Jan. 12-13, 19-21 and 25-27. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for Friday and Saturday performances and $10 for Thursday and Sunday.
Tickets are available for purchase through www.clarkstonvillageplayers.org or by calling 248-625-2511. They are also available by leaving a message on the Clarkston Village Players ticket line at 248-625-8811.
Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the performance. However, availability cannot be assured.