Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan, devised with his wife’s help, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it?

CAST

Sydney Bruhl – John Budzyna

Myra Bruhl – Sally Nutt

Clifford Anderson – Thomas Carnes

Helga ten Dorp – Trish Aponte

Porter Milgrim – Ed Simeone

CREW

Set Design – Kirk Trach

Lighting Design – Billy Butler

Prop & Sound Design/Assistant Stage Manager – Michaela Pride

Costume Design – Constance Witman

Stage Manager – Deirdre Budzyna

*Segments of sound in Deathtrap were composed by Joel Glenn Wixson for Threshold Stage Company’s production of Misery by William Goldman

“It is a classic thriller, a genre with a style, a manner and an audience of its own.” — NY Post

“The intricately fashioned plot contortions brought gasps, the comedy lines drew delighted chortles…” — Hollywood Reporter

“If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try DEATHTRAP.” — TIME Magazine

“Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy… Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It’s good for you.” — Cue Magazine