In the past, I had always directed shows of my own choosing, and they were invariably comedies and musicals. So when the BCT Board invited me to direct an unfamiliar murder mystery, I immediately found myself outside my comfort zone. I cautiously replied that I would gladly read the play and, if I liked it, would direct it. Opening the script for the first time, I immediately noted that there were only four characters, and one was a police inspector. This was clearly no "Ten Little Indians" with scads of potential suspects. My sharp mathematical mind immediately concluded that, assuming one of the remaining three characters was the victim, the audience had a 50-50 chance of guessing the murderer even before the curtain rose on the first act. What kind of lame mystery is that? Well, my dear audience, I couldn t have been more wrong. The play you are about to see is one long string of convoluted plot twists, which eventually arrives at a very surprising and some might say fitting - conclusion. I hope you enjoy it.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who worked through the holiday season and winter colds to bring you this production. In addition to our fine cast and production staff, I am especially grateful to Producer Estelle Miller, Set Designer Dan Lavanga, Stage Manager John Nunemaker, All-Around Helpmate Joanne Bauer, and our phenomenal Bowie Playhouse technical staff, Garrett, Pete, Al, and Walt.
John Degnan
