Can You Solve This Murder Mystery?
Castle Hill Players presents Rehearsal for Murder at the Pavilion Theatre from 30 May – 21 Jun 2025
Adapted by D.D. Brooke from the Teleplay by William Link & Richard Levinson and directed by Grant Brennan
Playwright Alex Dennison is a man with a mission.
It’s been one year since the Broadway debut of his then fiancé, Monica Welles. A debut which ended in tragedy when her body was found in her apartment, an apparent suicide.
On the anniversary of her death, Alex has called together the cast and crew of that ill-fated Broadway production. He is eager to start rehearsing his new play, Killing Jessica, whose heroine bears an uncanny resemblance to Monica.
As they progress through Killing Jessica, Alex’s colleagues grow wary of his intentions. Did Monica take her own life or was she murdered? And which one of the assembled thespians, if any, committed that deed? Packed with red herrings, thrills and wit, is this a rehearsal for a new play? Or a rehearsal for murder?
“Rehearsal for Murder is an intriguing spin on the classic whodunit, set against the backdrop of an empty Broadway theatre. Playwright Alex Dennison invites the members of an ill-fated production to a reading of his new play – where he intends to catch which one amongst them killed his fiancée.” Grant Brennan, Director
Castle Hill Players presents Rehearsal for Murder
Adapted by D.D. Brooke from the Teleplay by William Link & Richard Levinson and directed
by Grant Brennan
30 May – 21 Jun. Wed, Fri, Sat 8PM, Sun 4PM
Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill
Tickets $30, Concession $25
The Pavilion Theatre is located within the Castle Hill Showgrounds, Castle Hill
Bookings paviliontheatre.org.au/rehearsal-for-murder or call 02 9634 2929
Enquiries call 02 9634 3846 or email [email protected] Media enquiries email Abby [email protected]
Cast and Creatives
Alex Dennison: Thomas Southwell
Monica Welles: Lola Carlton
David Mathews: Ben Wheeler
Lloyd Andrews: Brett Joachim
Bella Lamb: Gina Willison
Sally Bean: Sophia Laurantus
Karen Daniels: Ella Titterton
Man in the Auditorium: Chris Scarpellino
Loretta: Melissa Applin
Ernie/Mr Santoro: David Senior
Leo Gibbs: Brett Watkins
Set Design: Maureen Cartledge
Costume Design: Leone Sharpe
Assistant Costume Design: Fiona Garniss
Sound Design: George Cartledge
Lighting Design: Casey Moon-Watton
