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Clayton Community Theatre will conclude its 24th season with Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie, directed by Nada Vaughn.
Performances of Murder on the Nile are Thurs-Sun, May 25-June 4, 2023
Love, money, meddling, politics, betrayal, and violence are all on the itinerary in this international whodunit romp, Murder on the Nile, by master of mystery Agatha Christie.
Heiress Kay Mostyn and her new husband, Simon, relish having it all: youth, good looks and wealth. They embark on their grand honeymoon journey down the Nile River for a euphoric start to their new life together. But things quickly become very complicated, and nothing is quite as it seems.
The newlywed pair are beset by constant interference on their trip. The groom's former (and jilted) fiancée - who is also the bride’s former best friend – is following them, boldly and intrusively, every step of the way. In addition, it seems that several other passengers know the newlyweds and harbor ill will against them, and freely speak their minds.
In classic Christie style, once murder and mayhem occur, the author dares you to discover the whodunit and the why before the end of the tale - no easy task here. In fact, if you see this ending coming you probably should be writing your own murder mysteries.
Murder on the Nile cast and crew
Steward Panagiotis Papavlasopoulos
Miss Helen Ffoliot-Ffoulkes Ann Egenriether
Christina Grant Kaytlin Doscher
William Smith Michael Stephens
Louise Caitlin Souers
Dr. Bessner Paul Schultz
Kay Mostyn Annie Valuska
Simon Mostyn Brett Hanna
Canon Ambrose Pennefather Colin Nichols
Jacqueline deSeverac Liv Lewis
Captain McNaught/Bead seller Mark A. Neels
Producer Marilyn Albert-Hack
Asst Director Carolyn Bergdolt
Costumer Jean Heckmann
Lighting design Nathan Schroeder
Set design Andrew Cary
Sound design Gene Rauscher
Egyptian statues Kate Mago
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All plays are presented in the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Road, in Clayton. Each production runs for two weeks, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00.
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Clayton Community Theatre is honored and humbled to receive three Theater Mask Award Nominations from Arts for Life for productions in 2022.
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy: Aaron Mermelstein in Neil Simon's Broadway Bound
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Danielle Rose Sherman in Uncommon Women and Others
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Outstanding Small Ensemble: Neil Simon's Broadway Bound