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Can you solve The Musical Comedy Murders?

Take a trip to the Center for the Arts to see the hilarious, mysterious, and murderous play The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.

This play is directed by drama teacher Tiffany Daily.

The setting takes place at a Westchester estate owned by a wealthy lady by the name of Elsa (played by Sophia DeLucci), along with her maid Helsa (Hannah Callen) and a team of writers: Roger Hopewell and Bernice Roth, which are double-cast roles (Ryan DeCarsky, John Hargrove, Sarah Dove, and Shannon Randall). They bond with producer Marjorie Baverstock (Courtney Kirstein), the comedian Eddie McCuen (Callan Marquart), a dancer Nikki Crandall (Taylor Wade) and director Ken De La Maize, another double-cast role (Alex Borja and Tommy Myers).

The story is a murder mystery that leaves the characters in a dangerous situation. As the play progresses the characters and the audience try to figure out who the mysterious “Slasher” killer is.

Stage manager Maya Macias, talks aboout her experience of helping organize the play: “I think this play is coming along smoothly and it has been easy putting it together.”

For Daily, a highlight of the play is “working with this incredible cast and figuring out all the crazy antics the characters find themselves in.” The cast and crew have been rehearsing and practicing since February.

Come out and show your support for these talented actors! Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, and $14 for adults. The curtain lifts on May 6 at 7 p.m., May 7 at 7 p.m., May 13 at 7 p.m., May 14 at 7 p.m., and May 15 at 2 p.m.