something's afoot
by McDonald, Vos, Gerlach, + Linderman
July - August 2011 at Taproot Theatre, Seattle Washington
In the Press:
""...How they pull off on their compact stage this 10-actor piece, with a live combo led by Edd Key and many sight gags, is a bit of a mystery. Let’s just say that the clever designers, Sarah Burch Gordon (costumes) and Mark Lund (sets and sound), are prime suspects."
--The Seattle Times
"Director Scott Nolte has always had a wry sense of humor even in his most serious moments and Something's Afoot allows his wit a chance to run roughshod. With scenic designer Mark Lund's brilliant set he has the ideal arena to play around."
--Seattlest
"With few days of sun, let alone few days of sustained sun, the gray and wet summer just seemed to drag on until a bright ray of sunshine at Taproot - ...Something's Afoot - brought indoor sun and summer to the Emerald City."
--Seattle Gay News
"...this rip-off of everything from Agatha Christie to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle... needs a steadfast and sterling cast and a director who will give it real style and pace. Well, it has just that, what with Scott Nolte's madcap yet not overdone direction and a cast laden with many familiar and steadfast Seattle talents. They make it no mystery why even the skeptical audience member like myself walks out of Taproot Theatre with a grin..."
--Talkin' Broadway
"So put on you detective hat and seek out this hilarious whodunit while there’s still time, dear hedonists."
--Heed the Hedonist
"Laughs are afoot in this musical farce about Agatha Christie murder mystery novels, making it an enjoyable respite during the dog days of summer..."
—SeattlePi
"Something's A-funny."
—TeenTix
"But possibly the best part of the evening was being a part of the hugely supportive crowd. The laughter was abundant and the applause was generous... So take my advice and spend one of the lovely summer evenings Seattle is providing us... at Taproot Theatre Company laughing away your cares like the rest of the cool people."
—Phinney Ridge and Greenwood
"'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins. Filled with booby-traps and belted songs, this hilarious spoof hums along as you play armchair detective to a zany cast of characters."
--PhinneyWood
""...How they pull off on their compact stage this 10-actor piece, with a live combo led by Edd Key and many sight gags, is a bit of a mystery. Let’s just say that the clever designers, Sarah Burch Gordon (costumes) and Mark Lund (sets and sound), are prime suspects."
--The Seattle Times
"Director Scott Nolte has always had a wry sense of humor even in his most serious moments and Something's Afoot allows his wit a chance to run roughshod. With scenic designer Mark Lund's brilliant set he has the ideal arena to play around."
--Seattlest
"With few days of sun, let alone few days of sustained sun, the gray and wet summer just seemed to drag on until a bright ray of sunshine at Taproot - ...Something's Afoot - brought indoor sun and summer to the Emerald City."
--Seattle Gay News
"...this rip-off of everything from Agatha Christie to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle... needs a steadfast and sterling cast and a director who will give it real style and pace. Well, it has just that, what with Scott Nolte's madcap yet not overdone direction and a cast laden with many familiar and steadfast Seattle talents. They make it no mystery why even the skeptical audience member like myself walks out of Taproot Theatre with a grin..."
--Talkin' Broadway
"So put on you detective hat and seek out this hilarious whodunit while there’s still time, dear hedonists."
--Heed the Hedonist
"Laughs are afoot in this musical farce about Agatha Christie murder mystery novels, making it an enjoyable respite during the dog days of summer..."
—SeattlePi
"Something's A-funny."
—TeenTix
"But possibly the best part of the evening was being a part of the hugely supportive crowd. The laughter was abundant and the applause was generous... So take my advice and spend one of the lovely summer evenings Seattle is providing us... at Taproot Theatre Company laughing away your cares like the rest of the cool people."
—Phinney Ridge and Greenwood
"'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins. Filled with booby-traps and belted songs, this hilarious spoof hums along as you play armchair detective to a zany cast of characters."
--PhinneyWood
Cast
Deanna Sarkar - Lettie
Tim Tully - Flint
Gerald B. Browning - Clive
Natalie Anne Moe - Hope Langdon
William Hammer - Dr. Grayburn
Ryan Childers - Nigel Rancour
Pat Sibley - Lady Grace Manley-Prowe
Dale Bowers - Col. Gillweather
Jenny Cross - Miss Tweed
Ian Lindsay - Geoffrey
Musicians
Debbie Evans, Gordon Tibbits, Max Baldonado, Tai Taitano
Production Staff
Scott Nolte - Director
Emily Rankin - Assistant Director
Eddy Key - Musical Director
Kristiana Matthews - Stage Manager
Mark Lund - Scenic/Sound Designer
Sarah Burch Gordon - Costume Designer
Andrew Duff - Lighting Designer
Judy Naegeli - Dramaturg
Gin Hammond - Dialect Coach
Christy McNeil - Choreographer
Produced by Taproot Theatre
Photo credit: Taproot Theatre, Erik Stuhaug
Deanna Sarkar - Lettie
Tim Tully - Flint
Gerald B. Browning - Clive
Natalie Anne Moe - Hope Langdon
William Hammer - Dr. Grayburn
Ryan Childers - Nigel Rancour
Pat Sibley - Lady Grace Manley-Prowe
Dale Bowers - Col. Gillweather
Jenny Cross - Miss Tweed
Ian Lindsay - Geoffrey
Musicians
Debbie Evans, Gordon Tibbits, Max Baldonado, Tai Taitano
Production Staff
Scott Nolte - Director
Emily Rankin - Assistant Director
Eddy Key - Musical Director
Kristiana Matthews - Stage Manager
Mark Lund - Scenic/Sound Designer
Sarah Burch Gordon - Costume Designer
Andrew Duff - Lighting Designer
Judy Naegeli - Dramaturg
Gin Hammond - Dialect Coach
Christy McNeil - Choreographer
Produced by Taproot Theatre
Photo credit: Taproot Theatre, Erik Stuhaug