For this year’s fall production, Drama Club director Mr. Kevin Burgun believes that “Murder’s in the Heir” will be a perfect way to start off Drama Club’s production season.

  “A student who goes through the theatre program should get a taste of a wide variety of theatre. Murder’s is a type of play we haven’t done in a while. It’s funny, maybe even silly, audience-interactive, character-driven, plays on types, and allows the audience to choose the ending,” he said.

  “Murder’s in the Heir” tells the story of Mr. Simon Starkweather and his family and staff as they come together at his request to discuss his will in light of his failing health. However, when the lights go out and bitter relatives are about, it makes for a very interesting evening at the Starkweather Mansion.

  Burgun explains that this play is different from any other because of the added audience interaction.

  “What makes this play so unique is that audience members will get to choose from nine possible endings each night, which will it make it more interesting for them, the cast and the crew.”

  Senior Amelia Chavez, plays Mrs. Trent the housekeeper, is excited to see what how audiences react.

   “I hope the audience feels like they are apart of this show in a sense. I hope they see the hard work that this cast put in to make it the greatest show yet performed at Bishop Noll,” she said. “I relate to Mrs. Trent like a twin. Both her and I are sassy in our own way. She and I both share a very long experience in what we love doing, and we both have our knowledge and our little secrets when it comes to it.”

  With previous plays in mind, Burgun is confident this production will be refreshing to audiences. “This one is more silly-funny and fun than what we have done. It’s written genuinely and primarily to entertain; you won’t hear us talking about deeper meanings and messages. The reason we are doing this one is because the world needs some laughter,” he said.

  “A challenge that I face when performing the role of Mike Davis is getting comfortable with the stage and other actors. Since I am a freshman, I haven’t had the opportunity to connect with my fellow actors which can make me embarrassed to try bold choices during rehearsals,” said freshman Hayden Kammer, who plays a private detective. Despite this, he remains assured in himself and in the show. “One main things I hope the audience can get out of Murder’s in the Heir is that the Bishop Noll Theatre puts so much effort into these plays.  It’s more than the actors onstage, there is makeup, lights, sound, set design, and so much more.”

  Regardless of the challenges they face, the cast and crew remain hopeful that audiences will find favor with the show.

   “I hope they will walk away with a smile,” said Burgun. “Because that is our goal for this one: leave ‘em with a smile.”