A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Adapted from Frederick Knott’s original, made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Jeffrey Hatcher’s taut adaptation keeps the twists coming until the very end.
Performance Venue
Yellow Tree Theatre
Content Warnings/Age Recommendations
Contains mature themes such as murder. This performance is recommended for ages 11 and older.
Themes
- In this mystery, one character is a crime novelist. This character gives five reasons that people commit murder: money, fear, jealousy, revenge and the desire to protect someone you love. In real life, most people experience these emotions without acting violently in response. But those emotions can be compelling and powerful. What is a way that you prefer to process powerful emotions in your life?
- Tony is a theatrically heightened example of a person who pretends to love someone while acting differently behind their back. What other examples of this have you seen in the larger world?
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!
Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
