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Dial “M” for Murder
Performed February
17-27, 2005
A mystery/thriller by: Frederic Knott
Produced by special arrangement with
Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
The plot involves Tony, a retired tennis player who has quite
obviously married his wife, Sheila, for her money. He then
decides, after learning about Sheila’s affair with Max, a young
writer of detective stories, that though he still quite fancies
her money, he can survive quite happily without her. As a
result, he concocts an ingenious plot to get rid of her,
providing himself with a perfect alibi and the police with
numerous red herrings.
One aspect of the murder remains to be sorted out, however. Who
will strike the fatal blow? Fortunately, Tony comes across an
old school friend, Captain Lesgate, living somewhat on the wrong
side of the law. With a little gentle coercion, Lesgate is
persuaded to carry out the deed.
Although the perfect murder doesn’t go as perfectly as planned,
it seems at first that Tony has obtained the desired result.
That is until Inspector Hubbard takes up the case…
Cast of Characters
Margot Wendice Rhiannon Mooney
Max Halliday Stephen Caverno
Tony Wendice James Demetrius
Captain Lesgate Dennis Winchester
Inspector Hubbard Milton O'Neal
Officer Thompson Andy Rufo
Radio Announcer Stu Stanford
Meet the Director
PAT CLARK (Director) - Pat got her
start in theatre in Maryland in the 1980's when she took a
number of acting and directing classes. She discovered that she
favored directing and has pursued that goal successfully ever
since. Pat has been directing in this area since 1997. Some of
her most memorable shows include: "Miracle on 34th Street",
"Murder Can Be Habit-Forming", "It's a Wonderful Life" and
"Pillow Talk", done for PAGES in Safety Harbor. For EOT she has
directed several well known comedies - "Harvey" (nominated for a
"favorite Comedy" Lary Award in 2002), "California Suite" and
this season's opener, "Barefoot In The Park". Pat is thrilled
to make her FWP directing debut during this special 75th
anniversary season! She thanks Ray Kenney for this wonderful
opportunity. To her very talented cast and crew, she extends a
heartfelt round of applause for their dedication and commitment
to this classic thriller.
Meet the Cast
STEVE CAVERNO (Max Halliday) - This
is Steve's first appearance on the FWP stage. He recently
graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a
degree in theatre. In addition to acting, Steve's interests
include play writing, songwriting, animation and video editing.
He's proud to be a part of such a talented cast and crew. He'd
like to send a special thanks to his parents and grandparents
for their support.
JIM DEMETRIUS (Tony Wendice) - Jim
is grateful for the opportunity to play this world-class
villain. Favorite past roles include Cervantes in "Man of La
Mancha", Amos in "Chicago", and the King in "The King and I".
As always, Jim dedicates every show to his mother, Patricia, for
her long years of dedication to him and sends very special
thanks to his girlfriend Maria. Her support and patience enabled
him to perform this role.
RHIANNON MOONEY (Margot Wendice) -
Rhiannon caught the performing "bug" early on while growing up
in Illinois. With the 11 years of dance recitals, community
theatre, a competitive drama team, school plays, choral concerts
and television commercials she always seemed to be performing on
stage in some form. After majoring in Performing Arts in
college she moved to Florida and took a break but found she
couldn't stay away. She is thrilled to be back on stage as
Margot.
MILTON O'NEAL (Chief Inspector Hubbard)
- Milt is a very active local theatre personality, and FWP is
happy to welcome him back to our stage. Among his many credits
are Lary Awards for Favorite Supporting Actor in "Ladies of the
Camelias" at SPLT and "Laura" at FWP. He was nominated for
Favorite Director for the Oakhurst Theatre's production of
"Anybody For Murder"? His credits would fill this whole page
and more so we will stop here.
ANDREW RUFO (Officer Thompson) -
Andy has worked behind the scenes recently at FWP and has been
active with EOT for the past three years. His theatre
background extends from the Society Hill Playhouse and the
Schubert Theatre in Philadelphia to ABC After School Specials,
television commercials and a TV mini-series with Tommy Lee Jones
in Los Angeles.
DENNIS WINCHESTER (Capt. Lesgate) -
This is Dennis' first performance at FWP but he is an
experienced performer. Locally he has played, the telephone man
in "Barefoot In The Park" at EOT and Kris Kringle in "Miracle on
34th Street" at PAGES. He has also performed in musical theatre
in New York. He feels that without Cathy this opportunity could
not be "acted" upon and sends her his "Love and thanks."
CATHY WINCHESTER (Stage Manager) -
Cathy has been involved with community theatre for many years,
both in New York and Florida - always behind the scenes. "Once
a techie, always a techie!" says she. Cathy is excited to be
working at FWP for the first time and thanks Ray and staff for
the warm welcome. She sends thanks to all her theatre friends
for their friendship and support, and love always to Lesgate!
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