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Twist-Filled Thriller 'Deathtrap' Opens 2026 Season
28 May
Summary
- Dunes Arts Summer Theatre begins its 2026 season with 'Deathtrap'.
- The play explores a desperate playwright's scheme involving a former student's script.
- A psychic's visions add suspense as secrets and potential murder unfold.
The Dunes Arts Summer Theatre is set to launch its 2026 season with the suspenseful comedy "Deathtrap." Performances will run from May 29 through June 14.
Written by Ira Levin, known for "Rosemary's Baby," this thriller promises sharp wit and dark humor. It follows playwright Sidney Bruhl, desperate for a comeback, who sees an opportunity in a script by a former student. He conspires with his wife, Myra, to claim the work as his own.
The plot thickens with the arrival of Clifford Anderson, the script's true author, and Helga ten Dorp, a psychic whose visions threaten to expose the characters' hidden motives. Attorney Steve Kozelka also features, interested in the play's profits.
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and are available for purchase online.
