Deathtrap - by Ira Levin

The Story

January 17 – February 2, 2008

Some people would do anything to write a good murder mystery. Even commit murder.

Homicide and humor are the two main ingredients of Ira Levin's "Deathtrap". The play was awarded an "Edgar" by the Mystery Writers of America during its long run on Broadway. The ingenious plot is two-thirds thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy - full of twists and shocks until the last minute.

Sidney Bruhl, once a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, hasn't had a hit in nearly two decades. He's living off his wealthy and emotionally supportive wife in Connecticut. Suddenly fate holds out hope in the person of Clifford Anderson, a former student who has sent Bruhl a script to review. The script, of a play called "Deathtrap," is a surefire hit. The trap is set... for a wickedly funny who'll-do-it. What happens when a has-been playwright's protégé comes up with a new play that's good enough to kill for?