The cast and crew of Hamilton Heights Fall Play, Murder Runs in the Family, pause for a picture during rehearsal. The play runs for three shows only, Nov. 10, 11, and 12 at Hamilton Heights High School auditorium. (Photo provided)
Members of the Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department cordially invite the community to attend its live production of the comedy-murder mystery Murder Runs in the Family by Pat Cook. This year’s play is being directed by Hamilton Heights Theatre teacher Brooks Myers in collaboration with her theatre class.
Jack Sparks, a wise-cracking detective, takes on the job of protecting Heather Pallfeather, whose father just died rather mysteriously. The will is to be read at midnight, but which “will” will it be? The one switched by the ex-con son-in-law? Or the one switched by the crazy aunt? Even the butler is a suspect and seems to know more than what he is saying. Dead bodies pile up as Jack tries to unravel who is killing the Pallfeathers. Unfortunately, the prime suspect is Jack himself. Throw in a midnight deadline, a thunderstorm, a lady of mystery, twins, and a batty mother, and Jack finally comes to the conclusion that murder runs in the family.
This production is the theatre arts class project. The students in the class make up the cast and crew. This hands-on learning experience gives them the real-time opportunity to take part in all the responsibilities of putting on a show including selecting the play, designing the set, running the lights, sound, sets, costumes, props, creating the posters and programs and so much more.
Plan to take in a show and enjoy local talent live on stage. Tickets are $5 and will be sold online at this link and will be available at the door. All proceeds benefit the High School Drama Department.
Hamilton Heights High School is located at 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia.
The play, Murder Runs in the Family, opens with family gathering for the midnight reading of the will as they just learn that Bernard Pallfeather has just kicked the bucket, or did someone kick it for him? His daughter, Heather (played by Katelyn Bishop), is determined to find out. Pictured during a rehearsal are (from left) Liam Shaffer, Lillie Hooper, Mason Johnson, Millie Inman, Charles Wedmore, Sage Dugger, Katelyn Bishop, Chloe Westerfield, Hudon Holt, and Payton Vandergraff. (Photo provided)