Peter Gordon’s Murdered to Death introduces the inept and bungling Inspector Pratt, who battles against the odds and his own incompetence to solve the murder of the house’s owner. It soon becomes clear that the murderer isn’t finished yet; will the miscreant be unmasked before everyone else has met their doom or will the audience die laughing first?
The cast is full of familiar faces in community theatre, as well as introducing new ones. The cast includes Nikki Anthony (Dorothy), Bob Cooley (Charles), Greta Friedman (Mildred), Josh Green (Bunting), Rick Henderson (Pierre), Dean Johanson (Pratt), Amy Johnson-Sobek (Margaret), Cindi Reyes (Joan), Michael J. Thomas (Thomkins), and Kaelie Winebrenner (Elizabeth).
Murdered to Death is directed by the amazing Dee Piotrowski along with the assistance of her A.D. Jill Thomas. It is produced by Christopher West, with Tony Thomas designing lights, Veronica Thomas designing sound, Lara West designing costumes, and Nikki Anthony procuring props and dressing the set.
Director Dee Piotrowski works with the cast to bring her vision for the scene together to bring about the most laughter and give enjoyment to the audience. PHOTOS: Taken by Lara West
You can make your reservations for Murdered to Death today at www.footlightplayers.org or by calling 219-874-4035 and leaving a message. The show dates are May 5-7 & 11-14. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm with the house opening at 6:45pm. Doors open at 1:15pm for Sunday’s performances starting at 2:00pm. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $12 for children 12 years of age and under. Footlight Theatre is located at 1705 Franklin St. in Michigan City.
Footlight Players recently announced their 74th Season (2023-2024) which includes The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux (Melodrama Musical) in August, Four Old Broads on the High Seas in October (a comedic sequel to last year’s highly successful Four Old Broads), Murder on the Rerun (comedy) in December, The Unsinkable Molly Brown (musical) in March 2024, and The Lost Boy (drama) in May. Footlight will be holding auditions for “The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux” the premiere musical of their 74th Season on May 7 & 8 at 6pm inside the theatre. Director Laura Meyer is looking for a cast of 16 people for this production. Visit www.footlightplayers.org for more information.