Book by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian
Lyrics by Kellen Blair
Music by Joe Kinosian
Run time is approximately 1hr 40min with no intermission.
Rated: PG-13
Murder for Two is a madcap musical comedy that blends murder mystery with vaudevillian flair. When a celebrated author is found dead at his own birthday party, an eager but inexperienced detective is called to crack the case. The suspects? A zany lineup of eccentric characters—each with a motive—brought to life by a single, quick-changing actor. With two performers playing all the roles (and the piano!), this fast-paced whodunit is packed with sharp wit, clever wordplay, and a tuneful score. Full of twists, turns, and nonstop laughs, Murder for Two is an irresistible theatrical romp.
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association
| Marcus | Kevin Kelly* |
|---|---|
| The Suspects | Michelle Lemon* |
| Director | Jeffrey Bracco |
|---|---|
| Music Director | Rick Reynolds |
| Lighting Designer | Pamila Gray |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | Samantha Schroeter |
| Scenic Designer | Eric Olson |
| Costume Designer | Madeline Berger |
| Sound Designer | Jeff Mockus |
| Properties Designer | Jenna Forder |
| Stage Manager | Paul Henry* |
| Master Electrician | Darbus Oldham |
| Assistant Electrician | Charlotte Saunders |
| Assistant Electrician | Elizar Ivanov |
| Audio Technician | Rebecca Voss |
| Audio Technician | Mickey Skinner |
| Scenic Artist | Courtney Middleditch-Morgan |
| Master Carpenter | Devin Gregory |
| Carpenter | Nicholas Conrad |
| Carpenter | Josh Karon |
| Production Assistant | Sabrina Stafford |
| Run Crew | Mia Hangai |
Kevin Kelly* (he/him) (Marcus) A Central Florida favorite known for his wry wit, velvet vocals, and devilish delivery, this production marks Mr. Kelly’s Hillbarn and Bay Area debut. Regional credits include La Cage aux Folles (Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol), Guys & Dolls and Plaid Tidings (Victory Productions), The Rat Pack Lounge, My Way, and The Musical of Musicals (Winter Park Playhouse), [title of show] (Florida Theatrical), and Little Shop of Horrors (Gramercy Theatre). Mr. Kelly has also been featured as a soloist with the Orlando Philharmonic and Sarasota Orchestras. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, more information is available at KevinKellySings.com or KevinKellyVocalStudio.com
Michelle Lemon* (she/her) (The Suspects) is jazzed to be making her Hillbarn Theatre debut in this silly kooky dream show! National Tour: My Fair Lady. Select Regional Credits: White Christmas (The Gateway), Chicago (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), A Chorus Line, Cinderella (The Phoenix Theatre Company), Something Rotten, Guys and Dolls, Crazy For You, Joseph…Dreamcoat (The Sharon Playhouse), INDECENT (Playhouse on Park). Education: BFA in Dance from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Represented by Lohne/Graham Management. www.michellelemon.com @michelleglemon
*Actors appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
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Brigitte (she/hers) is a native Bay Area actress and theatre maker. When Brigitte is not on the stage she is taking your calls managing the Hillbarn Box office. Brigitte Is very excited to be back performing on the Hillbarn stage with such an incredible wealth of bay area talent. Some past roles include Ensemble/swing in Kinky Boots (ROLT), Kelly Manning in The Mad Ones & Heather Chandler in Heathers (PSP), Ali in Mamma Mia (San Jose Stage Co), Poppy in Noises Off (Hillbarn Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods (LASC).
