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Show Have a handle your See Tres Murderbyrote Madcap misperceptions aboundin ‘Let's Murder Marsha’at Springville Playhouse Let's Murder Marsha! unteer-run organization has madeto the Springville community. Sinceit first opened, actors Where:Springville Playhouse, 50 S. Main St., Springville (directly under the Springville Library) Wheh:7:30 p.m.Friday Grou March 27 Cost: $7 (two for oneprice on “Meet MeinSt. Louis,” “Our Info: springvilleplayhouse.org KaraRichins said she has seen thedifference that the vol- Arecent graduateof St: Auto's exclusive PaceSetter to handle your insurance needs—and enthusiastic,too! Just 100 licensedinsurance agents nationwide are chosen toparticipate in this year-long commitment to professional growth. Have a prefessormal handle year mxsarence aceds_ contact Felden atour agency sedag! Wiseman Insurance haveperformed showssuch as the weekend of March 10-11) Town” and “The Importance of Being Earnest” — all out of a simpleloveof acting. And as the years have passed,that passion for acting has become contagious, as a large part of the community, in turn, has beenunited out of an appreciation for theater, Richins said. Although many shows go through the playhouse each year,this season the board decided to bring back the classic comedy “Let's Murder Marsha,” by Monk Ferris, to engagethe audiencein lighthearted yet entertainingplay. During the show, an upper- class Manhattan couple — a husband who workson Wall Street and a stay-at-home wife who enjoys reading murian Licensed Agent ‘enter. PO. Box 1486, ~ Provo, UT 84603 377-3060 telden(wwisemaninsurance.com Representing der-mystery novels — goto extreme measures to prove their own points. As the wife, Mrs. Gilmore, overhears her husbandplotting a surprise birthday party for her and instead mistakes it to be a plot to murder her,she enlists the help of one of her neighbors to beat him to the punch. Eventually, Mr. Gilmore » e Daily Herald, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Letters tothe Editoronline www.heraldextra.com also discovers his wife's plot to turnthe tables on him, and during the remainderof laugh,” said Richins, who has been on the playhouse’s board for about five years and who will be performing as Marsha in the play. “It’s a very hilari- ous comedy on the difference betweenfiction andfact.” Cara Lowe,director of the show,said she thinksthe highlight of the play is simply how far the characters are willing to go to prove the other wrong. “It’s a crazy show, and there’s a lot that happens,” she said. “Anyoneofall ages could enjoy(it).” And except for a few swear words at the start, Richins and Lowebothsaidit is a G-rated play that children andadults alike will be entertained by — whichis oneof the goals of the Springville Playhouse. Underits boardofdirectors, the playhouse first opened in 1947, after a group of Springville residents came together with a goal to promote and producetheatrical eventsin the community. It has since grownto be the longest continuously running community theater in Utah.In addition to “Let’s the show, the twotry to fol- Murder Marsha,” this year’s against each other — just as in performances also include the musical “Grease” in June, “Bad theplot of a murder-mystery Seed” in October and “The novel. “I think they'll get a good in December: low through with their plans “LET'S MURDER MARSHA" — Addicted to reading murder mysteries, Marshaoverhears her husband discussing her birthday surprise — which soundslike tt could be a realkiller! 7:30 p.m. Friday, 24, 25, 27, Springville Playhouse, 50 5.MainSt, Springville. $7 the board of directors for the Springville Playhouse, sales developmentprogram, Telden is highly qualified $25 families. Nochildren under 4. OPENING: Saturday and March 13, 17,M8, 20, Sarah Light DAILY HERALD s the third generation A in her family to be on Telden Wiseman WisemanInsurance students, children and seniors and THEATER Best Christmas Pageant Ever” general, $6 seniors, children and students. 830-1551. www.springvilleplayhouse.org. “THE MAGIC FLUTE” — The Utah Operapresents one of Mozart's final masterpieces. 7:30 p.m. Friday and March 13, 15, 17 and2 p.m. March 19, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 355-ARTS, www.utahsymphonyopera.org. ee oywht AND THROUGH — The Pleasant GeLaIp the hilari‘ous comedy of a single, Italian- American guy from New Jersey at 7:30 p.m.Friday through March 27in the Little Theater at Pleasant Grove City Library, 30 E. Center: St., Pleasant Grove. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings.Tickets at door: $7; $6/ students and seniors; $25/family. 785-0222. CONTINUING: “AIDA” — This musicalcenters around an Egyptian captain who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's da ter but falls for an Ethiopian slave. 7:30 p.m.through April 15; abo itdays a 4pm. March 31, April 7, 10, 13 a 14, Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. $20adults, $14 children Mondays-Thut and matinees; se adults and $15 children Friday ind Saturday evenings.(801) 984- 3000, www.halecentretheatre.org. “ANGELS UNAWARE" — BYU Pigtal of Theatre and Media resents the world premiere otthestelling of the st of Arc. 7:30 p.m.thi 25, (with preview today); also 2 p.m. March 18 matinee, Margetts ieee Harris Fine Arts el ou campus. No performat or Monday.$12 or."59with aM student ID or $5for previews and matinee. aa or performances.byu.edi “CINDERELLA” —et and exaggerated designs give a new feelto ‘to “Cinderella” with some fantasy ideas from artist James C. Let's Friday, Saturday and through March 27at SCERA Center, ie S. State St., Orem. $12 adults; seniors, students and children ue+11. 255-ARTS orwww.scera. SION| MT art al a ri OFF ADMIS Cau, fogether. 7:30 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays, through April 1, Art City Playhouse, 254 S. Main St, Springuille. $7 adults, $5 students, seniors and children. Call 735-4543 for reservations. www.artcityplay- house.com. “OKLAHOMA” — A couple of young cowboys win the hearts of their sweethearts in this classic musical. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays; it runs through April 10, 177 W. Center St., Provo. $8-$10. Dinner option,served at6:30 p.m., available for $10; advance reservations required. 764-0535. www. csmtc.com. “WEST SIDE STORY” — Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to modem-day New York City in this classic musical, which centers around two young lovers who are caught between’ warring street gangs. 7:30 p.m. through April 3; 3:30 p.m. Saturday matinees Saturday and March 18 and 25; no Sunday performances, Hale Center Theater, 225 W. 400 North, Orem. $12.50-$16.50. 2268600. www.haletheater.com. CLOSING: “GREASE” — The Alpine Playhouse Youth Treat Company will perform squeaky clean version ofthis 50s musical. 7:30 p.m. Mondays,Fridays and Saturdays; it tuns through March 13; also 3 nm. Saturday, Alpine Playhouse, 81 S. 100 West, Alpine. $10.50 adults and $8.50 chidren (800) 8383006. www.alpit com. “JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH” — Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl,this playtells the story of two hideous aunts, a boy named James, charming insects and giant traveling peach. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, The Children’s Theatre of Salt Lake, 638S. State St., Salt Lake City. $9. No babes in arms. (801) 532*6000. www.childrenstheatresl.com. “SHORT AEN SPAN THEATRE” ts write, pro- duce and myseven original plays ad opeuaeSe Da today and Friday at Centre Stage, Sorensen Student Center, UVSC campus. $6-$10. 863-8797. COMING SOON: “CHICK CASSIDY & HER SUN- BAKED GANG” — Hunt Mysteries Pee oe a ie aeet ious Cassidy Gang. 7 p.m. March ASona feel 11) Embassy Suites, W.600 South, Sait Lake City. com. : Z ror Tickets Oma eat) CireWe Cur ee e Care toldin order to bring two couples Christensen, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, with matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday Springville Playhouse Preser Tickets available at the door, or call 785-1186 for reservations. “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST” — hilarious mix-up of names andidentities, this Oscar Wilde play shows how the truth is “CURSES, FOILED AGAIN” — This ‘was written by Jim Lambert and debuted at the SCERA Shell in 1984.7:30 p.m.Fridays,ein Valley Center 200 East, Lindon. $6 adult, ess DANCE BODYVOX — Guest dance comReverie” program and two films. 7:30 p:m. Tuesday at de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine |