Something's Afoot at Town Theatre

Something’s Afoot at Town Theatre

Book, Music and Lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach

Additional Music by Ed Linderman

SOMETHING'S AFOOT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Performance and rehearsal musical tracks provided by Right On Cue Services www.RightOnCueServices.com

Ten strangers are trapped in an isolated English mansion during a storm. One by one… each meets an untimely – and hysterically absurd – demise. But who is behind the murder? Will anyone survive long enough to solve the mystery?

Get ready for a murderously fun night of entertainment as Town Theatre presents Something’s Afoot, a hilarious musical murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat – while laughing – through every twist and turn! Spoofing on Agatha Christie-style whodunits, blending suspense, slapstick comedy and delightful musical numbers.

Our cast of delightful caricatures help make the musical both a parody and a celebration of the genre of traditional murder mystery traits. Our sharp-tongued and persistent amateur detective, Miss Tweed, is taken by Shelby Sessler (Beauty and the Beast). The manor’s caretaker, Flint, is under the watch of Town newcomer, Wayne Wright. Our ingénue, Hope, and her romantic hero, Geoffrey, are played by Katie Gatch (Something’s Afoot) and Zach Hathaway, making his Town debut. Dr. Grayburn, who may not be as professional as he seems, is portrayed by Nathan Wright, also appearing for the first time on the Town stage. The self-important, retired Colonel Gillweather is taken by Jeffrey Sigley (Something’s Afoot). The mansion’s help is found in Lettie, the stereotypical maid, in the capable hands of Meg Greeley (Grease) and Clive, the faithful butler, being played by Will Dowd (Beauty and the Beast). Nigel Rancour, the brooding and suspicious black sheep of the family is taken by Jack Bingham (Anything Goes) with Lady Grace Manley-Prowe, the grande dame, played by Lisa Baker (The Wizard of Oz). And, to add even more intrigue is our Greek-like ensemble including Town veterans Zanna Mills (The Play That Goes Wrong) and Robin Saviola (Bright Star) as well as Town newcomers, Gillian Lease, Tracey Lease and Kelsey McGarrigan.

Directed by Marybeth Berry, with music direction by Julia Turner and Choreography by Christy Shealy Mills, this production brings the charm of classic British mysteries to life, wrapped in musical mischief. Jillian Bigony serves as costumer, with wig design by Jodei Harris, set design by Bob Bramhall, light design by Jeremy Hansard, sound design by Clark Wilson, props by David LaTorre and stage management by Chelsey Art. The show is generously sponsored by Genesis Studios and Total Comfort Solutions.

Something’s Afoot runs October 25 to November 10 with performances at 7:30 PM on Thursdays to Saturdays and 3:00 PM Sunday matinees. There will NOT be a performance on Halloween. Visit towntheatre.com.