This spring, you’re not just attending a show – you’re choosing your fate.
Will you settle in for the edge-of-your-seat suspense of the full-length
thriller Night Watch, or opt for a double dose of mystery with the short plays
The 39 Steps and The Gypsy’s Curse?
Each path promises intrigue, deception, and a body or two along the way.
But beware: once you’ve chosen your murder, there’s no turning back.
Night Watch
Written by Lucille Fletcher | Performed in the Back Parlor
Elaine Wheeler is plagued by haunting memories and growing paranoia.
One sleepless night, she insists she’s seen a dead man in the window of a
neighboring house. But when the police investigate, there’s no body—only
doubts about Elaine’s sanity. As events spiral and those closest to her
question what’s real, the tension builds to a shocking final twist in this
chilling psychological thriller.
The 39 Steps
Based on the Hitchcock Classic | Performed in the Carriage House
In this fast-paced radio drama, Richard Hannay’s quiet life is
upended when a mysterious woman is murdered in his London flat.
Framed and on the run, he must flee to the Scottish countryside to
clear his name and uncover the secret of “the 39 steps.” Performed as a live radio
broadcast, guests will step into the role of the studio audience as the suspense
unfolds around them.
The Gypsy’s Curse
Written by James Trofatter | Based on the Story by Agatha Christie | Performed in the Master Bedroom
Harry Laxton has returned from abroad with a wealthy new bride,
but not everyone welcomes her home. A gypsy woman—once caretaker
of the Laxton estate—warns of a terrible fate and begins shadowing the
couple’s every move. When tragedy strikes and the bride turns up dead, suspicion swirls.
Was it vengeance, madness, or something more sinister?
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