'Murder in the Knife Room' to be presented

Brandon Brigance, playing a decrepit invalid, is questioned by the inspector, Emily Bond, during rehearsal for the upcoming performance of "Murder in the Knife Room," to be performed by drama students at Gentry High School on April 26.
Brandon Brigance, playing a decrepit invalid, is questioned by the inspector, Emily Bond, during rehearsal for the upcoming performance of "Murder in the Knife Room," to be performed by drama students at Gentry High School on April 26.

— "Murder in the Knife Room," written by Jonathan Rand, will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in the Gentry High School auditorium.

Mysterious Host has gathered his closest friends in the Knife Room to reveal a secret, but he doesn't get that opportunity because someone murders him. The suspects range from Pompous Millionaire to Santa Claus! There are plenty of laughs, twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. It’s really a spoof of famous murder mysteries, so it's a comedy. The scenes are funny, the pace is fast, and you'll really have a good time seeing how it all goes down.

“I hope everyone in thetown can make it out to see these incredibly talented kids,” said Daren Ward, drama coach and director of the play. “If you do, you won't be disappointed!”

The list of suspects (the cast) includes: Mysterious Host - Cody Watson; Probably-Faking-It-Deaf-Mute/The Inspector - Emily Bond; Decrepit Invalid - Brandon Brigance; Respected General - Sam Isbell; Brainless Model - Remmy Dalrymple; Floozy - Haylee Brigance; Pompous Millionaire - Chandlor Wright; Santa Claus - Randy Thompson; Dirty Hippie - Gabe Coones; Spooky Pirate - Chance Silvey; Boy Band Reject - Austin Macias; Diehard Razorbacks Fan - Lindsey Holt; Struggling Standup Comic - CheyenneDodson; Re-enactment Players - Alan Herrera, Katalina Hurt, Kassie Hammond, Morgan Norris and Morgan Mackey; The Witnesses (Crew and House);

Assistant Director/ Prompter - Emilia Barrick; Stage Manager - Peter Phakonekham; Curtain - Brett Foley; Properties Chief - Brookelyn Williamson; Stagehands - Ryan Hockenberry, Kevin Easter; Costume Coordinator - Amanda Tucker; Makeup Coordinator - Samantha Bailey; Lights - Ashley Kelley; Sound - Ali Byrd; House Manager/Film - Ashley Jackson; Greeters - Valeriya Siuko, Bethany Mackey; Ushers - Lee Xiong, Jessica Hernandez; and the audience.

Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for students (including college, with ID).

News, Pages 3 on 04/25/2012