Step into a glittering 1930s Connecticut estate where the line between performance and reality blurs in this razor-sharp comedy-thriller. When a Broadway star famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes hosts a holiday weekend for his thespian friends, a sudden murder turns the festivities into a real-life whodunit. As secrets unravel and suspects mount, the star actor must put his detective skills to the test. Packed with quick wit, vintage charm, and delightful twists, The Game’s Afoot is a stylish homage to classic mystery with a sharp comedic edge.
Content Warning: This production contains content that may be disturbing to some audience members. The Game’s Afoot is a comedic murder mystery that includes references to violence and murder, Hitler and Nazis, suicide, animal cruelty, sexual assault, child abuse, stigmatizing terms for mental health, a variety of weapons (ie. prop guns, knives, and swords), religious language, a séance, and misogynistic language. Please use your discretion when attending and put your mental wellbeing first.
Sensory Warning: The Game’s Afoot will contain moments of darkness, loud sound effects, flashing lights, and a water-based haze effect.
Overview
cast
William Gillette | David Sklar |
Martha Gillette | Kathy Pereira |
Felix Giesel | Caleb Dyks |
Madge Giesel | Marissa Alexander |
Simon Bright | Timothy Harder |
Aggie Wheeler | Hannah Everett |
Inspector Goring | Melissa Glover |
Daria Chase | Kritika Khanna |
production team
Director | Anna Russell |
Stage Manager | Barb McLean |
Apprentice Stage Manager | Michelle Cyr |
Sound Designer | Samira Banihashemi |
Lighting Designer | Lexi Kimler |
Set Designer | Molly Somers |
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Costume Designer | Marian Truscott |