[NEohioPAL]Western Reserve Playhouse presents THE BUTLER DID IT
Marie Dusini
mardus at sbcglobal.net
Mon May 23 09:32:09 PDT 2005
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THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE
Presents
THE BUTLER DID IT
By Walter and Peter Marks
Directed by David Reifel
JUNE 3, 4, 10, 11, 12*, 17, 18, 24, 25
Described as the off-Broadway equivalent of DEATHTRAP, this deft and diabolically clever thriller mingles laughter and chills as it skillfully unwinds its twisted tale of murder and mayhem in the glittering world of the theatre. “It’s lightheaded, lighthearted and funny … a diversion of fun and mayhem,” .. “ample opportunity here for laughs and double-whammy thrills.” --NY TIMES. “a genuinely amusing burlesque of those good old “30s movie thrillers in which the killer is unmasked in the final moments.” NY DAILY NEWS.
The scene is set where Anthony J. Lefcourt (Gus Tischer), writer and director, is rehearsing his new play, a “classic whodunit” (in which all the characters are named Butler) with which he hopes to regain the success which has eluded him in recent seasons. Desperately eager to stimulate his cast to their best efforts, he has deliberately withheld the final scene of the play from them, but his patience is worn thin by the petty jealousies and romantic rivalries which detract from their concentration. In an effort to spur them on he “stages”
the murder of one of the actresses, after which the plot begins to twist and turn with such dazzling ingenuity – and hilarity – that soon actors and audience alike have lost track of what is real and what is make-believe—until a surprise ending sets matters straight in a most bizarre and ironic way.
Steve Ryan has been tapped to play the dual role of Raymond Butler (also known as Robert), and August Tischer has the dashing role of Aldo, the Butler (also known as Michael). The women are represented by Stayce Nabors playing Angela Butler (also Natalie) and Kayley Bebber in the role of Victoria Butler (also known as Claudia). Kayley
makes her first appearance here at the playhouse while Stayce was last seen in Barbequing Hamlet. Steve Ryan returns after a four year absence when he was last seen in Room Service. The director David Reifel takes on the role of Detective Mumford. David as well as Gus and August Tischer are perennial favorites at the playhouse and return to delight audiences again and again.
TICKETS: $10.00 Adults $9.00 Seniors/Students
TIMES: 8:00 P.M. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 P.M. *Sunday June 12
RESERVATIONS: CALL: (330) 620-7314
The playhouse is located at 3326 Everett Road, corner of Revere and Everett Roads
At the Bath/Richfield township lines in Summit County close to interstates 271 and 77 (Exit 143) when traveling from the north or the south turn left at the top of the ramp and go to Revere Road. Turn right on Revere Road which dead ends into Everett Road and the playhouse.
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Described as the off-Broadway equivalent of DEATHTRAP, this deft and diabolically clever thriller mingles laughter and chills as it skillfully unwinds its twisted tale of murder and mayhem in the glittering world of the theatre.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“It’s lightheaded, lighthearted and funny … a diversion of fun and mayhem,” .. “ample opportunity here for laughs and double-whammy thrills.”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>--NY TIMES. “a genuinely amusing burlesque<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>of those good old “30s movie thrillers in which the killer is unmasked in the final moments.” NY DAILY NEWS.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In an effort to spur them on he “stages” <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">Steve Ryan has been tapped<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>to play the dual role of Raymond Butler (also known as Robert), and August Tischer has the dashing role of Aldo, the </SPAN></B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">Butler</SPAN></B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"> (also known as Michael).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The women are represented by Stayce Nabors playing Angela </SPAN></B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">Butler</SPAN></B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT:
150%"> (also Natalie) and Kayley Bebber in the role of </SPAN><FONT size=3>Victoria</FONT></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"> Butler (also known as Claudia).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Kayley<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><FONT face="Times New Roman">makes her first appearance here at the playhouse while Stayce was last seen<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>in <U>Barbequing<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> Hamlet.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></I></U>Steve Ryan returns after a four year absence when he was last seen in <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><U>Room Service.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></U></I><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The director David Reifel takes on the role of Detective Mumford.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>David as well as Gus and August Tischer are perennial favorites at the playhouse and return to delight audiences again and again.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">The playhouse is located at </B><st1:Street><st1:address><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">3326 Everett Road</B></st1:address></st1:Street><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">, corner of </B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Revere</B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> and </B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Everett</B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> Roads <o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">At the Bath/Richfield township lines in Summit County close to interstates 271 and 77 (Exit 143) when traveling from the north or the south turn left at the top of the ramp and go to Revere Road.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Turn right on </B><st1:Street><st1:address><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Revere Road</B></st1:address></st1:Street><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> which dead ends into </B><st1:Street><st1:address><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Everett Road</B></st1:address></st1:Street><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> and the playhouse.<o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
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