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We are currently
accepting
proposals for
the 2010/2011
Theatre Series.

PROPOSAL

Deadline for
submissions is
March 01, 2010

Deathtrap.
Broadway's longest-running comedy thriller is an ingeniously constructed play offering a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients -- gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter...

Written by Ira Levin
Directed by Chris Fisher

Running time: 2 hours with one intermission
Recommended for ages 13 and above.

Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell, which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. To make Sidney's slump all the more painful, Clifford Anderson, a student of one of Sidney's writing seminars, has recently sent his mentor a copy of his first attempt at playwriting for Sidney's review and advice. The play, "Deathtrap," is a five character, two act thriller so perfect in its construction that, as Sidney says, "A gifted director couldn't even hurt it." Using his penchant for plot, and out of his desperate desire to once again be the toast of Broadway, Sidney, along with his wife, cook up an almost unthinkable scheme: They'll lure the would-be playwright to the Bruhl home, kill him, and market the sure-fire script as Sidney 's own. But shortly after Clifford arrives, it's clear that things are not what they seem! Indeed, even Helga Ten Dorp, a nosey psychic from next door, and Porter Milgrim, Sidney 's observant attorney, can only speculate where the line between truth and deception lies.

"Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy…Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It's good for you." -- Cue Magazine.

"It is a classic thriller, a genre with a style, a manner and an audience of its own. If you like thrillers
do see it. I promise you that it is vintage." -- NY Post.





The Creative Team

Chris Fisher (Director), Joy Williams (Costume Design), Jake Ewing (Lighting Design), Brian Olson (Sound Design), Larry Woolworth (Properties), Paul Ray (Fight Director), Killian Ross (Scenic Design Intern), Dylan Gibson (Stage Manager)

The Cast

Sidney Bruhl (Ed Cornachio), Clifford Anderson (Sean Brennan), Myra Bruhl (Shelley Hartle), Helga Ten Dorp (Katie Woodzick), Porter Milgrim (Phil Jordan)

The Crew

Assistant Stage Manager
Cally Beers

Sound Board Operator
David Beers

Light Board Operator
Ed Halloran

Stage Crew
Charlie Bieber

Scenic Painters/Builders
Cally Beers, David Beers, Charlie Bieber, Dale Boose, Ed Halloran, Jim Troxel

Costume Assistant
Marlene Nakamura

Technical Intern
Hayden Hixon





special thanks
WICA Board President Bob Thurmond and Monica Uhl; The Everett Herald; Gemkow Construction; Caitlin Goldbaum; La Bella Salon, Bristol Bloom; Susan Melman; Sound Publishing; South Whidbey School District; Star Store; Weapons of Choice; The Whidbey Daily; Whidbey Playhouse; Larry Woolworth

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