Star Staff Reports
Playhouse 51, Millington’s Community Theater presents The Psychic – a Murder Mystery of Sorts by Sam Bobrick on March 8, 9, 10, 15, and 16 at the Harvell Civic Center. The show tells the tale of a down on his luck mystery writer who posts a sign in his apartment window offering psychic readings for $25 in a desperate attempt to make his rent. This opens the door for an intriguing cast of characters to enter his world. He soon finds himself embroiled in a string of bizarre and hilarious circumstances.
Playhouse 51 is thrilled to have David McKay making his solo directorial debut in this production. In this production you will see some familiar faces to the Playhouse 51 stage like Chris Carter, Michael Domingo, Barry Martin, Shannon Leonard and Brian Lucas as well as new comer to Playhouse 51 and theatre, Amber Scoggins.
“This is what community theatre is all about,” said Danny Armitage Executive Director of Playhouse 51. “We are proud of David McKay and the outstanding job he is doing in his first solo directorial debut.
David has been involved with our organization for many years now and is well prepared to try his hand at directing. We have young volunteers trying their hand at tech for this production as well as newcomers sharing the stage with seasoned actors. Only in community theatre does this happen. It is thrilling to see,” said Armitage.
The Psychic – A Murder Mystery of Sorts will be performed at the Millington Civic Center located at 8077 Wilkinsville Road in Millington March 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 10 at 2 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to curtain to ensure proper seating. Tickets are $12 for regular adult, $10 for senior/student/member/military and available for purchase at the door. Group rates are also available.
Playhouse 51 is a non-profit community theatre that produces four shows a year. The organization meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the main auditorium at the Millington Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. Playhouse 51 welcomes new members and volunteers. For more information about the organization visit www.playhouse51.com, like on facebook, or call information line at 872-7170. Everyone has a part to play with Playhouse 51, Millington’s Community Theater.
