What Is “Murder”?

A Mystery/Comedy by Ken Levine

This hilarious comedy play by Ken Levine follows four former Jeopardy! champions who meet for a weekend to prepare for the Tournament of Champions.  When the front-runner is murdered, it becomes a game of cat and mouse between three brainiacs and a wily detective, with comedy, clues, and surprises galore.  Like the TV show, the characters are a wildly assorted group. But it’s not all clues and whodunnit. These super-smart folks are full of jokes and wise-cracks. Though funny as heck, someone is hiding a dark secret.  Let us introduce the players…

Kyle, played by Tyler Roper, is super brainy and knows it. He will become a very important part of the cast as the show goes on.  Nancy Loy plays another champion, Nicole. She’s an internet influencer, and very proud of herself.  Played by David Johnson is Jerome.  He’s smart and definitely thinks he has the others beat.  But what does he really know?  Eustacia, played by Joy Jones, looks very “goth” on her surface, but there’s a razor-sharp brain under all that camouflage.  Finally, we meet Detective Val Clenard, played by Tim Furnish. When we first see him, he doesn’t look too bright, but as you all know, appearances are deceiving, especially in a mystery. But it’s not all clues and whodunnit. These super-smart folks are full of jokes and wise-cracks. They’re funny as heck, although SOMEONE is hiding a dark secret.

Come join us at Tater Patch Players Theater, 95 Philadelphia Lane, in Jasper. Our ticket prices are regularly $16 for students, $18 for seniors and $20 for adults (+ tax/fees). But, there is a $5 discount/ticket for the first two nights: Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3.

Performance dates:
May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18

Friday and Saturday night shows begin at 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 PM

Note: Tickets now on sale

Seating for all main stage shows can be purchased online in advance by clicking the ‘Buy Tickets’ icon on the home page, or at the box office on show dates. The box office opens one hour before show time. If you have any difficulty using our system to purchase tickets online, please contact us by email (taterpatchplayers@gmail.com) or by phone (706-253-2800).  Keep in mind, since our staff is all volunteer, there may not be anyone available to take your call; just leave us a message.  In your email or voicemail, make sure to let us know the best way to get in touch with you.

Refreshments are available at all performances