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Dial 'M' for Murder
By Frederick Knott
Directed by Mary Fawcett Watko
Produced by Lin Mascia

British Embassy Players Ruby Griffith Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Play, Second Runner-Up

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Performance Dates

This production was performed April 25 - May 10, 2003

Poster by Jim Gallagher

Dial M Cast Photo

Photo by R.A.R.E. Photographic

Dial M Photo

Photo by R.A.R.E. Photographic

Dial M Photo

Photo by R.A.R.E. Photographic

Dial M Photo

Photo by R.A.R.E. Photographic

Dial M Photo

Photo by R.A.R.E. Photographic

Dial M Photo

Photo by R.A.R.E. Photographic

Director's Notes

"Sit back, close your eyes, listen to the music prior to the curtain, and put yourself back into the 'fifties' ... When the curtain opens, let yourself into the flat located in London, England, the home of Tony and Margot Wendice. The wonderful characters you will meet tonight are ready to taky you on a suspenseful journey. Follow the many twists and turns that occur during the cunning plot of a perfect murder! I think you're in for a treat . . . Enjoy!".

Synopsis

Dial "M" for Murder, the movie version, was under the Direction of Sir Alfred Hitchcock and was his 39th thriller! Put yourself in London, England, and step into the 1950's...Now, sit back and watch this murderous scheme unravel on stage, with its thrilling unexpected twists and turns.

Cast

Margot

CeCe Newbrough

Max

Don Kammann

Tony

Richard McGraw

Lesgate

Frank B. Moorman

Hubbard

Ken Sabel

Thompson

Joe DelBalzo

Characters

  • MARGOT is somewhat charming and naive but not totally unsophisticated. Margot is married to Tony. She is not suspicious of Tony at all and has no idea that he is planning to kill her. She is a romantic and has an innocent approach to life. She had an affair with Max in the past but now believes her marriage is working.
  • MAX is an American and is a writer of murder mysteries. He had an affair with Margot during the time that Tony was in America playing in professional tennis tournaments. He is still in love with Margot.
  • TONY is selfish and arrogant and has an elaborate scheme, which he carries out in debonair fashion. He married Margot for her money. He was a professional tennis player but now sells sports equipment. He planned to kill Margot himself until he ran into Lesgate.
  • LESGATE is a criminal! Stole money in college. Spent time in jail. Possibly killed one of his many lady friends. Attended the same college as Tony. Obviously, will do anything for money.
  • HUBBARD is a British Inspector of Police, somewhat humorous but not overly so. He is suspicious of Margot and Max regarding the murder, but not suspicious of Tony until later.
  • THOMPSON is a police officer - on stage very briefly towards the end of the show.

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