This Murder Was Staged by Jason Pizzarello & Patrick Greene
It's opening night of a brand-new mystery play, but just as the killer is about to be revealed, the body of the play's director falls onstage instead. In that moment, the theater becomes an active crime scene, and everyone from cast to crew to even the audience becomes a suspect. But how is the intrepid detective supposed to find the killer when everyone and their mother (literally) has a motive to want the demanding director gone? This Murder Was Staged is a fast-paced, backstabbing, backstage comedy.
Designed for teen performers, this summer theatre program challenges young artists to dig deeper into their craft and fully bring characters to life onstage. With a strong focus on character development, students will explore motivation, relationships, and storytelling while building core acting skills that extend far beyond a single production. Through guided rehearsals and hands-on performance work, participants will strengthen their voice, movement, and stage presence, developing into confident, well-rounded performers. Ideal for teens who are ready to stretch creatively, this program offers a supportive yet focused environment where serious theatrical growth can happen.
Classes take place July 13 - 31 from 5p - 9p
Performances will be held on the Hedgerow stage as follows:
Preview/Invited Dress: 7/31 @ 7:00pm
Opening Performance: 8/1 @ 7:00pm
Second Performance: 8/2 @ 1:00pm
Third Performance: 8/8 @ 7:00pm
Final Performance: 8/9 @1:00pm