Arts presents Sleuth October 29, 2010

Arts presents
“Sleuth”
By Anthony Shaffer
Directed by R Scott Ferris
No one does "whodunits" better than the Brits! Best-selling author of detective fiction and games-player Andrew Wyke, wanting to guarantee that his estranged wife remains absent, has invited her lover over for an intriguing scheme to secure financial happiness with her. Or perhaps he merely wants to toy with him, revenging in a deadly game of wits. What starts out as an innocuous round of captivating chat develops into an elaborate multilayered match that involves complicated and dark motives between two men where nothing is as it seems.
Audiences and reviewers are asked not to reveal the plot to anyone who has not yet seen the play or movie, for a great deal of the appeal and enjoyment of the play is derived from its spiraling plot twists.
Arts presents “Sleuth” October 29 - November 7 at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd in Arvada. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2 p.m. with an Industry Night on Monday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 Friday and Saturday, $13 on Sunday and $10 on Monday, Nov. 1. Call 720-876-8235 for reservations or online at www.TheMagicOfArts.com
Scott Ferris stars as Andrew Wyke with Artemus Martin as Milo Tindle and Cote Stratums as Inspector Doppler in this classic mystery thriller.
Winner of the 1971 Tony Award for Best Play, “Sleuth” is simply pure entertainment. It brings to the stage ornate and jousting language, characters that are larger‑than‑life with some childish moments, riddles and rhymes. While engaging it induces laughter and terror. Shaffer said the play was partially inspired by one of his friends, composer Stephen Sondheim, whose intense interest in games-playing is mirrored by the character of Wyke.
“Sleuth” had over 2,300 performances on London’s West End and opened on Broadway November 9, 1970 at the Music Box Theatre where it ran for 1,222 performances.
Arts – An Artemus and Robert Theatrical Show
R Scott Ferris and Artemus Martin shared a passion for magic and the arts. They incorporated both so that each production produced would utilize some form of illusion. In 2008 the company, Arts, was formed and opened its doors for its first production, The Tale of SWEENEY TODD. They casted a variety of people comprising of seasoned actors and people who showed talent; yet had never performed. One such unknown, Zyah Danial, was cast in the lead female role as Mrs. Lovette and amazed the audience each night with her flawless performance. Today the same efforts and ethics are used in each production they put to the stage, giving all performers with talent and no experience a chance to act in quality productions. This year Arts starts its Second Anniversary with Sleuth. They hope to continue to bring you quality shows for many years to come.
Arts presents - “Sleuth” - October 29 - November 7
Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.; Mon., Nov 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 Fri/ Sat; $13 Sun.; $10 on Mon., Nov.1 @ 7:30 p.m. The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Reservations and tickets at 720-876-8235 or on line at TheMagicOfArts.com