Web of Murder
written by Jonathan Troy
directed by Mary Parker
in honor of Jaie Deschene
presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Web of Murder is a murder mystery/farce in the style of Agatha Christie. Minerva Osterman is the domineering head of the family, living in her cliffside mansion with her daughter Stephanie, housekeeper Nora, and Dr. Adler. When she invites her two nieces up for a stormy weekend in her home to discuss her will, secrets will be uncovered and the murders will commence.
Mary Parker was honored to take up the mantle of this show, in Jaie's honor. You can read her obituary here.
Performances
Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3pm (matinee!)
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8pm
This was our understudy performance and our masks-required performance.
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3pm (matinee!)
Theatre@First donated a percentage of profits from this production to Save the Whales, in Jaie's honor.
In Jaie's words: "With everything that's going on right now, it seems like caring for ocean mammals should be low priority, but in fact many cherished aspects of our lives rely on the preservation of the precious life contained in our seas. Whales are intelligent, beautiful creatures who have repeatedly shown love and affection for us. The least we can do is look out for them."
If you would like to donate directly to Save the Whales, you can donate here.
Location
Web of Murder was presented at Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville.
The performance space is not wheelchair-accessible.
Parking on William St is by permit only. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Cast
Minerva Osterman
Nora
Stephanie Osterman
Belle Hamilton
Pete Martinelli
Mary Hamilton
Keith Latimer
Dr. Adler
The Stranger
Understudies
Lori-Anne Cohen
Helen Edgar
Molly Weinberg
Dani Dorrego
Eli Saracino
Pauline Chu
Daniel Golden
Robin Abrahams
Meredith Gulley
Sarah Logsdon
Daniel "Rourkie" O'Rourke
Rourkie played Keith Latimer for the Nov. 16 performance.
Production Team
Producer
Director
Assistant Director/Wardrobe Assistant
Set Designer
Assistant Technical Director
Stage Manager
Rehearsal Assistant
Lighting Designer
Composer and Sound Designer
Costume Designer
Hair and Makeup
Props
Graphic Designer
House Manager
Publicity Coordinator
Disability Advocate
Delphine Kaiser
Mary Parker
Theresa Griffin
Brie Frame
Sean Phillips
Kevin Schult
Jason Rhode
August Schlubach
Daniel "Rourkie" O'Rourke
E. Rosser
Rose Conley
Amelia Green
Robin Abrahams
Jamie Lin
Lauren Kimball
Kate Louderback
Elizabeth Ross