December 31st - January 23rd, 2016
Comedy

Broadway star William Gillette, admired for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his cast mates to a holiday party in his secluded castle . But when one of the guests is murdered, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer. A side-splitting whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $15
Seniors (65+) - $14
Students (HS and College) - $14
Children (12 and under) - $13
Group rates available for ten or more

The Cast

LUKE HUNT
(William Gilette)

This is Luke's 30th production with Plaza Theatre Company, even though his last appearance on the Plaza main stage was as Julian Marsh in 42nd ST, almost a year ago. Since then he has directed the PTC production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, played Claudius in Cleburne Shakespeare in the Park's production of HAMLET, Lt. Schrank in Plaza Academy's production of WEST SIDE STORY, and Sweeney Todd in the Granbury Theatre Company's production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. He is the theatre arts director at Alvarado High School, and co-owner of Dance Across Cleburne with his wife, Rachel.
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ROBERT SHORES
(William Gilette)

Robert is delighted to be returning to the Plaza theater stage having most recently been here in SHREK the musical. He has been performing all over the metroplex for the past 3 decades. Among his favorite roles and shows are Charlie Baket on the FOREIGNER, Fredrick Fellowes in NOISES OFF, and Marc Antony in JULIUS CEASAR, this elusive Robert can also be spotted on film in season 3 of PRISON BREAK, DEALEY PLAZA, and ZUGIO and the SUNSHINE KIDZ. Finally and most importantly he would like to thank you the audience for supporting love theater and the arts, hope you enjoy the show.
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TRICH ZAITOON
(Martha Gilette)

Trich is excited to be back performing at Plaza where she considers it her home. She was last scene in a play called THE WAKE in Dallas. Her favorite shows here at Plaza, that you may have seen her in, are THE FOREIGNER, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, BYE, BYE BIRDIE and OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS. Trich is thrilled to work with director Christine Attwell for her vision and organization of this show. She would like to thank Christine for including her in this amazing cast and crew. Trich is represented by Linda McAlister Talent. But, her best role ever is MiMi to three grandbabies. Trich would like to wish you all a very healthy, happy and safe New Year filled with love, joy and adventure.
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JAY A. CORNILS
(Felix Geisel)

With this appearance in THE GAMES AFOOT, Jay is performing in his 30th Plaza show and his 55th show overall here in Johnson and Hood Counties since 2005 when he made his Texas debut as Buzz Adams in the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players production of SOUTH PACIFIC. Although many of you may believe that Jay is in every Plaza show, he actually only appeared in four last year, as if that isn’t enough? He played Uncle Henry in THE WIZARD OF OZ, Abner Dillion in 42ND STREET, Mr. Maraczek in SHE LOVES ME, and John Pendleton in POLLYANNA. Jay also appeared last summer in The Carnegie Players production of Les MISERABLES. A retired educator from Colorado, Jay lives in Cleburne with his wonderful wife of seven years (yes they met here in Texas), and they enjoy travelling and spending time with Corlis’s three grandchildren. Jay is the author of two published novels, The Cross of Lorraine and A Litany of Angels.
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GALE NELSON-GILBERT
(Madge Geisel)

Gale is delighted to be on the Plaza stage for the first time. Some of her roles have been Mrs. Tottendale in Drowsey Chaperone, Calpurnia in “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Ma Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Mom in “Legally Blonde”, Ms Fezziwig from “Christmas Carol”, M’Lynn and Clairee from “Steel Magnolias”, Matilda in “All Shook Up”, Yente in “Fiddler on the Roof”, Mrs. Winthrop in “Secret Garden”, Sally in “Cash on Delivery”, Miss Casewell in “Mousetrap”, along with appearances at Mary Lou’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, “Broadway on the Brazos” and co-directing “the Big Toy”. She would like to thank her husband, daughters, son in laws and friends for their enduring support.
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DAVID GOZA
(Simon Bright)

David is thrilled to back on the Plaza stage for another wonderful show! He believes that he and his cast mates are LARGER THAN LIFE. David hopes that EVERYBODY WANTS IT THAT WAY, because this show is ALL THEY HAVE TO GIVE. If you want MORE THAN THAT, the cast will be DROWNING. He hopes to NEVER BREAK YOUR HEART or have to SHOW YOU THE MEANING OF BEING LONELY. David knows this show will be THE ONE or you can make THE CALL to the box office. In all honesty, he doesn't care what you think of everyone else AS LONG AS YOU LOVE HIM. David would like to thank Cessany for showing us the SHAPE OF YOUR HEART and writing this bio, and also the Backstreet Boys for the fantastic song titles listed here.
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JAKE KELLY HARRIS
(Simon Bright)

Jake is so glad to be back at Plaza! This show will be amazing THIS HE PROMISES YOU. Jake hopes you won't be GONE after intermission because you will be TEARIN' UP HIS HEART, and he will WANT YOU BACK. Jake and the rest of the cast will be THINKING OF YOU and they POP on and off stage. HE'LL NEVER STOP gracing the stage, because theatre is the MUSIC OF HIS HEART. Jake knows the winner of the bio battle between he and his double is GONNA BE HIM. He would like to thank Cessany for writing this bio and N'Sync for the awesome song titles listed here. "Enjoy the show and BYE BYE BYE!"
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MARISA DURAN
(Aggie Wheeler)

Marisa is thrilled to be making her Plaza debut in THE GAME'S AFOOT! Marisa is a senior BFA Theatre: Acting emphasis student at Texas Christian University who will graduate in May of 2016. Most recently, she appeared as the Little Nun in THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES at Onstage in Bedford. Marisa has been seen in seven Theatre TCU productions, including TIGERS BE STILL, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, STOP KISS, and THREE SISTERS. A few of her favorite previous roles include Millie Owens in PICNIC with Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Aunt Polly Harrington in POLLYANNA with Garland Civic Theatre, and Mary Warren in THE CRUCIBLE with McKinney Repertory Theatre. Marisa would like to give a shoutout to the folks at Plaza for welcoming her into their theatre family. She would also like to thank the Duran Clan and Jonathan for their continued love and support through all her artistic endeavors! www.marisa-duran.com
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JOANN GRACEY
(Inspector Goring)

JoAnn is delighted to end her year the way she began it - in the company of a cast of Plaza characters. (However, no plates were harmed in the making of this show.) During the summer she can often be found out at Hip Pocket Theatre and starting this spring she will once again be directing Alvarado theatre students - this time at the junior high. Thanks as always to Bob - pizza again tonight, sweetie...
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KATHERINE ANTHONY
(Daria Chase)

You may remember Katherine from her PlazaCo debut in POLLYANNA. You may have seen Katherine over at the Opera House in Granbury recently as Jean-Louise Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, part of the dance chorus in SPAMALOT, or as Susy Hendrix in WAIT UNTIL DARK, among several others. Katherine would like to thank the director, Taffy, along with the Plaza producers for allowing her to share this story with them. She would also like to thank her parents, Brenda and Gene Adams and Alan and Cecelia Anthony, for their never ending support. Most importantly, however, thanks need to go to Jaydn, Katherine's daughter. Without her number one fan, Katherine wouldn't enjoy performing nearly as much. "Je T'aime, Petite."
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CAMERON BARRUS
(Stage Manager)

Cameron is thrilled to be Stage Managing at PlazaCo again with this wonderful cast. Though he is Stage Managing this production, he mostly appears on stage. Some of his past performances include Dexter Franklin in KISS AND TELL, Riff in WEST SIDE STORY, Tag along kid in FOOTLOOSE, Nelson in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Chip in BEATUY AND THE BEAST . In his spare time Cameron likes to design lights and longboard
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CHRISTINE ATWELL
(Director)

As a lover of adventure and mystery, Christine has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to direct this Sherlock Holmes inspired show! Previous directing credits include HELLO, DOLLY! and CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN and musical direction for A CHRISTMAS CAROL. As an actress, favorite roles with PlazaCo include Marguerite in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, Betty Blake in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and Penelope in SEE HOW THEY RUN. Christine would like to express her admiration for this tremendously talented cast and crew. "You've made this production a director's dream and so much fun!" And to her wonderfully supportive husband and four beautiful children, "You are always my biggest inspiration. I love you so much!"
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The Game's Afoot