Dial M for Murder wraps up this weekend
Patrick Timmis
Issue date: 10/22/09 Section: Arts
The classic thriller "Dial M for Murder," featuring lots of familiar Hillsdale College faces, finishes its run at the Sauk Theater in Jonesville this weekend.
The play, later adapted into a movie and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, focuses on a retired pro-tennis player, Tony Wendice, who has married for money. When his wife Margot falls in love with another man, Tony hires an ex-convict to murder her before she leaves him penniless. The victim turns the tables on the would-be killer, and the police suspect her of pre-meditated murder. Or so it seems.
This solid production includes a very detailed and realistic set and some strong performances from the actors. There are moments in this production that give the viewer a clear glimpse at the struggles of human nature. The scenes in which Margot almost confesses her love affair to Tony and Tony hypocritically pretends to shield her from suspicion, were particularly well-acted.
Mike Sutton '70 plays the lead role of Tony Wendice with fresman Kyra Moss playing Margot Wendice opposite him.
"It's a great play and one of the best small casts I've ever been in," Sutton said.
Another familiar face is Jim Bowen. Bowen, who works for ITS at the College, shone in his very calm and very British performance as Chief Inspector Hubbard.
The show still has some room for growth. In particular, it would benefit from more consistency in some of the characters' accents. Also, a somewhat faster pace would help increase feelings intensity and urgency, drawing the audience in.
But all in all, audiences can expect an evening of fun, suspense, and a little bit of murder Oct. 22 to Oct. 25 at the Sauk Theater.
The remaining performances are Oct. 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 25 at 3p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 55 and older, and $5 for children 13 and under. The Sauk Theater is located at 240 E. Chicago in Jonesville. To reserve tickets, call (517)-849-9100.
The play, later adapted into a movie and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, focuses on a retired pro-tennis player, Tony Wendice, who has married for money. When his wife Margot falls in love with another man, Tony hires an ex-convict to murder her before she leaves him penniless. The victim turns the tables on the would-be killer, and the police suspect her of pre-meditated murder. Or so it seems.
This solid production includes a very detailed and realistic set and some strong performances from the actors. There are moments in this production that give the viewer a clear glimpse at the struggles of human nature. The scenes in which Margot almost confesses her love affair to Tony and Tony hypocritically pretends to shield her from suspicion, were particularly well-acted.
Mike Sutton '70 plays the lead role of Tony Wendice with fresman Kyra Moss playing Margot Wendice opposite him.
"It's a great play and one of the best small casts I've ever been in," Sutton said.
Another familiar face is Jim Bowen. Bowen, who works for ITS at the College, shone in his very calm and very British performance as Chief Inspector Hubbard.
The show still has some room for growth. In particular, it would benefit from more consistency in some of the characters' accents. Also, a somewhat faster pace would help increase feelings intensity and urgency, drawing the audience in.
But all in all, audiences can expect an evening of fun, suspense, and a little bit of murder Oct. 22 to Oct. 25 at the Sauk Theater.
The remaining performances are Oct. 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 25 at 3p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 55 and older, and $5 for children 13 and under. The Sauk Theater is located at 240 E. Chicago in Jonesville. To reserve tickets, call (517)-849-9100.
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