Welcome to R-ACT Theatre Productions!
We are a community theater in the heart of Beaver County, PA since 1992! Check out what we have coming on the stage in 2020!
2020 Season
"Spinnen" Tales of Murder!
"Spinnen" Tales of Murder!
This season we are going to be doing shows that are versatile to almost any venue. As you can see we haven't nailed down exact dates because they are "venue pending." That means we are not exactly sure where we will be performing. We are still waiting to get the "go" on finishing the Segriff Stage and will need to make arrangements with other venues in the meantime. Thank you for your patience and thank you for your patronage!
Any of the shows in our Murder Mysteries Series** is available for your next fundraiser. See the details below and let us know if we can help you!
Monet and Murder
by Larry Spinnenweber
POSTPONED
We are adhering to the CDC Center for Disease Control's recommendation of "social distancing" to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. This affects our rehearsal schedule and we will have to postpone the show until the CDC says it's safe for people to gather. We will let our patrons know as soon as we reschedule the show. Our primary concern is protecting our cast and crew as well as our patrons.
Domineering Suzanne Brewster is donating a painting by Claude Monet to the Mayfair Art Museum. Upon the unveiling, however, it is discovered that the painting has been stolen and that Suzanne has been poisoned. Who could have created such an evil masterpiece: Suzanne’s henpecked husband Lyle? Her singing sister Carolee? The aspiring actor Darrin? The painter Claire du Lune? The temperamental sculptor Clyde? The museum’s harried curator Olympia? Security guard and wannabe detective Brad Donnelly must find the truth beneath layers of paint.
Midsummer and Murder
by Larry Spinnenweber
Early August
Venue: Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074
The Osprey Cottage Hotel has stood on the shores of Lake Erie for over one hundred years, but it may not last much longer. Developer Wilmer Babcock plans to take over the property, tear down the hotel, and bulldoze the beach. Unfortunately for him, he succumbs to a poisoned drink. Who could have fed him that fatal refreshment? Captain Jonah Briggs, the retired ship captain who runs the hotel as if it were his old ship? Millie Haney, the slovenly, lazy, and incompetent hotel maid? Zephyr Serenity, the hippie, dippy, trippy painter who comes to the hotel to commune with nature? Spencer Collins, the archaeology professor haunted by a tragic incident in his past? Gwyneth Collins, who was hoping a second honeymoon would cure her husband? The beach life guard Kirk Kent, the awkward nerd who turns into an Adonis whenever he puts on his life guard clothes? It will be up to the doddering spinster, Emmaline Partridge to save everyone’s summer vacation and solve the murder.
Murder on the Mesa
by Larry Spinnenweber
Early October
Venue: Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074
It is 1880, and ruthless cattleman Hank Trent is planning to take over the town of Whiskey Flats, Arizona. His nefarious plans are stopped when he is shot down while eating the special sandwich at Mack Donald’s restaurant. Suspicion falls on Tom McCoy, the town’s mild-mannered sheriff. But is Tom the killer? Could it have been someone else? Tom’s sweetheart, Maybelle McGillicuddy, the schoolmarm with a past to hide? Hank’s rival, rancher Nate Dexter? Miss Julie, the Whore with the Heart of Gold who runs the Cactus Flower Saloon? Saloon girl Cherry Jubilee? Julius Mayfield, the gentleman gambler in the midst of a losing streak? Sagebrush Sal, the tough lady stagecoach driver? Will Tom be able to track down the real killer, or will he end up the guest of honor at a necktie party?
Tap Dancing on the Radio (21st Holiday Radio Show)
by Jeff DeSantis
Performance Dates: December 4 & 5, 2020
Venue: Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton, PA
The owner of a radio station wants an old-fashioned, live Christmas special and orders his staff to stage one, complete with tap dancing. Includes mayhem and mishaps, a bratty child, and a stunning solo of “O Holy Night.” A comedy with quick dialogue and a heart-warming ending.
Monet and Murder
by Larry Spinnenweber
POSTPONED
We are adhering to the CDC Center for Disease Control's recommendation of "social distancing" to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. This affects our rehearsal schedule and we will have to postpone the show until the CDC says it's safe for people to gather. We will let our patrons know as soon as we reschedule the show. Our primary concern is protecting our cast and crew as well as our patrons.
Domineering Suzanne Brewster is donating a painting by Claude Monet to the Mayfair Art Museum. Upon the unveiling, however, it is discovered that the painting has been stolen and that Suzanne has been poisoned. Who could have created such an evil masterpiece: Suzanne’s henpecked husband Lyle? Her singing sister Carolee? The aspiring actor Darrin? The painter Claire du Lune? The temperamental sculptor Clyde? The museum’s harried curator Olympia? Security guard and wannabe detective Brad Donnelly must find the truth beneath layers of paint.
Midsummer and Murder
by Larry Spinnenweber
Early August
Venue: Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074
The Osprey Cottage Hotel has stood on the shores of Lake Erie for over one hundred years, but it may not last much longer. Developer Wilmer Babcock plans to take over the property, tear down the hotel, and bulldoze the beach. Unfortunately for him, he succumbs to a poisoned drink. Who could have fed him that fatal refreshment? Captain Jonah Briggs, the retired ship captain who runs the hotel as if it were his old ship? Millie Haney, the slovenly, lazy, and incompetent hotel maid? Zephyr Serenity, the hippie, dippy, trippy painter who comes to the hotel to commune with nature? Spencer Collins, the archaeology professor haunted by a tragic incident in his past? Gwyneth Collins, who was hoping a second honeymoon would cure her husband? The beach life guard Kirk Kent, the awkward nerd who turns into an Adonis whenever he puts on his life guard clothes? It will be up to the doddering spinster, Emmaline Partridge to save everyone’s summer vacation and solve the murder.
Murder on the Mesa
by Larry Spinnenweber
Early October
Venue: Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074
It is 1880, and ruthless cattleman Hank Trent is planning to take over the town of Whiskey Flats, Arizona. His nefarious plans are stopped when he is shot down while eating the special sandwich at Mack Donald’s restaurant. Suspicion falls on Tom McCoy, the town’s mild-mannered sheriff. But is Tom the killer? Could it have been someone else? Tom’s sweetheart, Maybelle McGillicuddy, the schoolmarm with a past to hide? Hank’s rival, rancher Nate Dexter? Miss Julie, the Whore with the Heart of Gold who runs the Cactus Flower Saloon? Saloon girl Cherry Jubilee? Julius Mayfield, the gentleman gambler in the midst of a losing streak? Sagebrush Sal, the tough lady stagecoach driver? Will Tom be able to track down the real killer, or will he end up the guest of honor at a necktie party?
Tap Dancing on the Radio (21st Holiday Radio Show)
by Jeff DeSantis
Performance Dates: December 4 & 5, 2020
Venue: Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton, PA
The owner of a radio station wants an old-fashioned, live Christmas special and orders his staff to stage one, complete with tap dancing. Includes mayhem and mishaps, a bratty child, and a stunning solo of “O Holy Night.” A comedy with quick dialogue and a heart-warming ending.
**Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Hire R-ACT for your next fundraiser!
You provide the venue and the dinner and we provide the show!
Viola! A dinner theater fundraiser for your church, youth group, humane society, individual, athlete or sports club or community group. Available in Beaver County, PA and the Greater Pittsburgh areas of Allegheny County, Butler County and Lawrence County.
What a great fundraiser idea!
Contact us for more information:
Phone: 724-775-6844
Email: ractproductions@gmail.com
