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 2019!
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!
More details on final venues and dates to come on each show!
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!
More details on final venues and dates to come on each show!
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Murder at the Movies
by Larry Spinnenweber Now in Production! February 14, 15 and 21, 22, 2020 In 1925, famed movie director Abel Gardner is killed in an accident while filming his latest picture, The Shadow of the Sphinx. Ninety-five years later, Paradox Pictures decided to complete and restore the legendary director’s last film. During production, however, director Dextor Reilly is killed in a similar accident. Is the movie truly cursed? Or did someone cut the arrogant director from his own film? And if it was murder, who did it? Wardrobe mistress Madge Durbin, a woman who’s been in Hollywood long enough to have secrets that must stay hidden? Best Boy Kip Stewart, an enthusiastic kid whose family has been in the movie business for generations? Leading Lady Lauren Taylor, who will stay a leading lady as along as wardrobe, makeup, and maybe murder keep her there? Grant Cooper, the vain leading man with a gambling problem? Young starlet Hilary Hayes, who would do almost anything to make it to the top? Danny O’Connor, the character actor who would kill for a leading role? Director’s assistant and former Marine Hilda Demerest must screen the daily rushes and cast the murderer. Tickets: $12 on Showclix.com or call 1-888-TICKETS (718-4253) and at the door (cash only) Venue opens at 6pm Theater at 6:30pm Show starts at 7pm Rochester Complex 350 Adams Street Rochester, PA 15074 |
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!
More details on final venues and dates to come on each show!
Murder at the Movies
by Larry Spinnenweber
Now in Production!
February 14, 15 and 21, 22, 2020
In 1925, famed movie director Abel Gardner is killed in an accident while filming his latest picture, The Shadow of the Sphinx. Ninety-five years later, Paradox Pictures decided to complete and restore the legendary director’s last film. During production, however, director Dextor Reilly is killed in a similar accident. Is the movie truly cursed? Or did someone cut the arrogant director from his own film? And if it was murder, who did it? Wardrobe mistress Madge Durbin, a woman who’s been in Hollywood long enough to have secrets that must stay hidden? Best Boy Kip Stewart, an enthusiastic kid whose family has been in the movie business for generations? Leading Lady Lauren Taylor, who will stay a leading lady as along as wardrobe, makeup, and maybe murder keep her there? Grant Cooper, the vain leading man with a gambling problem? Young starlet Hilary Hayes, who would do almost anything to make it to the top? Danny O’Connor, the character actor who would kill for a leading role? Director’s assistant and former Marine Hilda Demerest must screen the daily rushes and cast the murderer.
Monet and Murder
by Larry Spinnenweber
Late April
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
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
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
Early December
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.
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!
More details on final venues and dates to come on each show!
Murder at the Movies
by Larry Spinnenweber
Now in Production!
February 14, 15 and 21, 22, 2020
In 1925, famed movie director Abel Gardner is killed in an accident while filming his latest picture, The Shadow of the Sphinx. Ninety-five years later, Paradox Pictures decided to complete and restore the legendary director’s last film. During production, however, director Dextor Reilly is killed in a similar accident. Is the movie truly cursed? Or did someone cut the arrogant director from his own film? And if it was murder, who did it? Wardrobe mistress Madge Durbin, a woman who’s been in Hollywood long enough to have secrets that must stay hidden? Best Boy Kip Stewart, an enthusiastic kid whose family has been in the movie business for generations? Leading Lady Lauren Taylor, who will stay a leading lady as along as wardrobe, makeup, and maybe murder keep her there? Grant Cooper, the vain leading man with a gambling problem? Young starlet Hilary Hayes, who would do almost anything to make it to the top? Danny O’Connor, the character actor who would kill for a leading role? Director’s assistant and former Marine Hilda Demerest must screen the daily rushes and cast the murderer.
Monet and Murder
by Larry Spinnenweber
Late April
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
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
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
Early December
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
