Murder, You Must Be Kidding
by Pat Cook
Director Mickey Hockstedder can barely stand the outrageous acting styles of his actresses, and that includes his wife, Clarisse. Imagine his surprise when a complete stranger named Lionel appears, claiming that his lead actor Daryl has been murdered! Even after the police arrive, no one believes Lionel, especially since Daryl is known for shenanigans of this sort. Snappy wisecracks turn to frightening accusations as Snooky, Barbara, Margo and Lucille continue to rehearse, and the murder-mystery they’re rehearsing starts to look amazingly like real life! Who is this stranger? What is reality? What is rehearsed? And who forgot the bean dip? This frantic whodunit will keep the audience guessing until the final curtain.
Clarise Hockstedder: 38-year-old pudgy wife of MICKEY. She’s a bit gullible.
Mickey Hockstedder: Controlling husband of CLARISE. In his early 40s. A somewhat overbearing theater director.
Lionel Jeffreys: A bearded, logical man with an owl-like presence.
Lucille Leander: In her late 30s, she sees herself as a siren. Her sarcasm betrays her.
Margo Montgomery: Tries to act younger than her age, which is somewhere over 40. Her exact age is anybody’s guess.
Snooky MacMurry: Sweet and naïve, 25-year-old.
Barbara Simmons: Business-like woman in her late 30s. Cold as an examination table.
Lieutenant Barnes: Police investigator who generally goes by the book
Evening Performances
October 16, 17 and 24th
(Doors Open @ 6:30 PM; Curtain @ 7:00 PM)
Matinee Performance
October 25th
(Doors Open @ 12:30 PM; Curtain @ 1:00 PM)
Ticket Prices
$25.00 — General admission
$20.00 — Seniors/Students
Tickets at the door — Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted at the door.
How to Buy
Online Box Office
Mail Checks to:
The Valley Repertory Co, Inc
PO Box 928, Enfield CT 06083
Specify name, date, and how many general, student, and/or senior tickets purchased.
At the door - Cash or check only
Please direct all inquiries via email to director
Jill Liddell @ Valleyrepco@gmail.com
Located at
CT State Asnuntuck Community College
170 Elm St
Enfield CT 06082