Based on the books by Dorothy L. Sayers
Adapted and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Frances Limoncelli
Lifeline revives its annual Concert Reading Series with a series of limited-engagement concert readings of 2 of the Dorothy L. Sayers mysteries. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Frances Limoncelli over the past decade, Whose Body? (2002), Strong Poison (2004), Gaudy Night (2006), and Busman’s Honeymoon (2009) played for more than 14,000 patrons in their collective original runs. Featuring the original cast, Lifeline is thrilled to bring back these fan favorites in support and celebration of Lifeline’s work.
Each morning begins at 11:30 a.m with a light brunch and coffee/mimosas, plus conversation with Lifeline ensemble, staff, and board members. performances start at 12:30 p.m.. (Script times vary, but are approximately two and a half hours in length). An intermission allows for refills of drinks, and after the reading dessert will be served followed by a talk-back with the cast and team.
STRONG POISON
By Dorothy L. Sayers
Adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Frances Limoncelli
STRONG POISON is the second Sayers mystery Lifeline brought to the stage in 2003, which won a Jeff Citation for Best Adaptation. Lifeline first produced WHOSE BODY? in 2002, GAUDY NIGHT in 2006, and finally BUSMAN’S HONEYMOON in 2009. Lifeline’s Dorothy L. Sayers’ shows played for more than 14,000 patrons. We are thrilled to bring back many Lifeline ensemble members from the original castings in our 2024-25 Concert Series.
ABOUT: Wimsey, who dabbles in mystery detection as a hobby, encounters Harriet Vane, a mystery writer who is accused of the murder of her former lover. Just as Vane is about to be convicted of the crime, Lord Peter enlists the support of a coterie of clever women to help clear her name. Gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey has fallen in love.
he show runs approximately two and a half hours with one intermission.
CAST:
Peter Greenberg – Lord Peter Wimsey
Robert Kauzlaric – Party Guest, Inspector Parker, Jury Foreman, Ryland Vaughn, Mr. Pond, Lord at Party
Paul S. Holmquist – Gerald Wimsey, Sir Impey Biggs, Freddy Arbuthnot, Bohemian, Norman Urquhart
Patrick Blashill – Judge, Guard, Bunter, Vanya Kropotky, Lady at Party
Jan Sodaro – Party Guest, the Dowager Duchess of Denver, Eiluned Price, Nurse Booth Harriet
Jenifer Tyler – Vane, Bohemian, Hannah Westlock
Sandy Snyder – Helen Wimsey, Miss Climpson, Nina Kropotky, Mrs. Pettican
Elise Kauzlaric – Party Guest, Lady Mary Wimsey, Marjorie Phelps, Miss Murchison
Tickets, https://ci.ovationtix.com/36647/production/1209576,
GAUDY NIGHT
By Dorothy L. Sayers
Adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Frances Limoncelli
GAUDY NIGHT is the third Sayers mystery Lifeline brought to the stage in 2006. Lifeline first produced WHOSE BODY? in 2002 and STRONG POISON in 2004, the latter of which won a Jeff Citation for Best Adaptation. Including BUSMAN’S HONEYMOON, produced in 2009, Lifeline’s Dorothy L. Sayers’ shows played for more than 14,000 patrons. We are thrilled to bring back many Lifeline ensemble members from the original castings in our 2024-25 Concert Series.
ABOUT: Harriet tries to escape the complications of her relationship with Lord Peter by returning to her Oxford roots. Her peaceful retreat becomes a nightmare as a vandal with a grudge threatens the college, its residents and finally, Harriet’s life. And where is Lord Peter now that she really needs him?
The show runs approximately two and a half hours with one intermission.
CAST:
Jenifer Tyler – Harriet Vane
Peter Greenberg – Lord Peter Wimsey
Elise Kauzlaric – The Dean
Katie McLean Hainsworth – Miss Hillyard
Jan Sodaro – Miss Lydgate
Heather Currie – Miss de Vine
Amanda Link – Mrs. Goodwin/Carrie
Julie Ganey – Annie Wilson/Miss Newland/Hostess
Anthony Kayer – Viscount Saint-George/Waiter/Lord Oakapple
