Joe DiPietro's 'Art Of Murder'

Opening Friday! Murder at Florida Rep.

Florida Repertory Theatre announced the March 20th opening of its next production, Art of Murder by Joe DiPietro, a murder mystery thriller that promises to take audiences on a darkly comic & suspenseful roller coaster ride.

Art of Murder delves into the dangerous side of the art world, and tells the story of one eccentric painter who has plans to dispose of his crooked art dealer.
 
"I love a good murder mystery," said Producing Artistic Director, and Art of Murder director, Robert Cacioppo, "but once you know the ending, the thrill is gone. This is only the the second production of Art of Murder in the country, so I assure you, I am the only one who knows how it ends. You are in for a real treat."

Joe DiPietro is one of America's hardest working playwrights, and Florida Rep will produce two of his plays this spring (The Last Romance April 24-May 17), giving audiences a taste of his signature wit, intelligent dialogue and his unique variety.

Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play, Art of Murder plunges audiences into the art world, exposing some of its most dangerous and grasping personalities. It tells the story of a world-renowned & eccentric artist, Jack Brooks, and his devious plot to murder his flamboyant art dealer, Vincent.

Like any good suspense thriller, there are plenty of twists, turns, gunshots and a few big surprises. As Jack is busy stabbing backs, he forgets to tie up a few loose ends - namely his wife, Annie, and their maid, who are in the house on the night of the planned execution.

Art of Murder by Joe DiPietro plays at Florida Rep March 20 - April 12, 2009. Performances are Tues. - Sat. at 8pm, with 2pm matinees on Wed., Sun. and selected Saturdays with special Twilight Performances at 7pm on March 22 & 29.

There is also a $10 preview performance on Thursday, March 19 at 8pm. Call or visit the box office for details.

Art of Murder is sponsored by Northern Trust Bank and Naomi Bloom & Ron Wallace; the Media Sponsor is Gulf and Main Magazine.

Florida Repertory Theatre is located on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry in the Historic Arcade Theatre in the Fort Myers River District. Subscriptions and single tickets are available through the Box Office at 239-332-4488. Or visit Florida Rep online at www.floridarep.org. 

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