Photos by Dan Tubbs  L-R: Jerry Nusbaum, Albert Martinez, Chrisie Myers, Gavin Lyall Hi-res version  L-R Back: Tim Simpson, Theresa Ireland L-R Front: Jerry Nusbaum, Gavin Lyall Hi-res version  L-R Back: Jerry Nusbaum, Karyl Simpson, Albert Martinez L-R Front: Tim Simpson, Theresa Ireland Hi-res version  L-R: Gavin Lyall, Christie Myers, Dmitry Torarsky Hi-res version |
The Ferndale Repertory Theatre is proud to present Anatomy of a Murder by Elihu Winer, based on a book by Robert Travers. Performances begin April 6 at 8:00pm with a Preview; all tickets for the Preview performance only are $10. The Gala Opening is Friday, April 7 at 8:00pm. In conjunction with the opening is a reception at 6:30pm for the artist featured in the Art from the Hart Gallery. Performances continue every Friday and Saturday night at 8:00pm through Friday, April 28. Thursday, April 27, is the Actor's Benefit Night, where all proceeds go to the hard working cast and crew. There are four matinees at 2:00pm: April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, and 30th. Please note that there is NO evening performance on Saturday, April 29. Ticket prices are $12 general admission and $10 student/senior. Anatomy of a Murder is a riveting courtroom drama. The play pits humble Iron Cliffs County lawyer, Biegler, against the hard-headed Lansing-based Assistant Attorney General. An army lieutenant shoots a bar owner for allegedly raping his wife. A trial ensues, in which Biegler attempts to convince the jury that the lieutenant is innocent of first degree murder because he was the victim of an "irresistible impulse". The plot is complicated by the nature of the criminal and defendants, none of whom is purely good or evil, but who all have a complex relationship to the law and to society. Director, Renee Grinnell, has chosen the film noir look for the show because it lends itself to the ideas which constitute film noir. The anxiety, pessimism and suspicion resulting from World War II and the Cold War can be found in the play's sense of injustice. A woman is beaten and raped, a man murdered, but who's to blame? There is no black and white, no innocent or guilty, no moral outrage. The anatomy of a murder is just that--the dingy realism of a fatal encounter. Ms. Grinnell has chosen a sensational cast: Gavin Lyall, Dmitry Torarsky, Theresa Ireland, Steve Sterback, Albert Martinez, Jerry Nusbaum, Chrisie Myers, Sam McComber, Karyl Simpson, and Tim Simpson. Production staff includes: Daniel L. Lawrence (set), Emily Blanche (lights), and Vikki Young (costumes). Stage management is in Diane Woodford's capable hands. We would like to especially thank Spencer Engineering for partial sponsorship of this production. Anatomy of a Murder is a theatrical masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Don't miss this gripping tale of deceit and murder, all in a sensational murder trial. For tickets and information, please call (707)786-5483. SHOW DATES AND TIMES THURDAY April 6.....PREVIEW.................8:00PM FRIDAY April 7.....GALA....................8:00PM SATURDAY April 8.............................8:00PM FRIDAY April 14............................8:00PM SATURDAY April 15............................8:00PM SUNDAY April 16............................2:00PM FRIDAY April 21............................8:00PM SATURDAY April 22............................8:00PM SUNDAY April 23............................2:00PM THURSDAY April 27....ACTOR'S BENEFIT NIGHT...8:00PM FRIDAY April 28............................8:00PM SATURDAY April 29............................2:00PM SUNDAY April 30............................2:00PM TICKET PRICES: General Admission: $12Student/Senior: $10 Ticket Booth opens at 7:15 (Eve) 1:15 (Mat) |
