JFK Presents "Rehearsal for Murder"

High School's are about to knock 'em dead in more ways than one.

The school's talented team of actors and crew members will present at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, at the JFK auditorium.

This mystery thriller centers on a troup of actors who gather to learn who was guilty of committing a crime many years earlier. A year after his fiancée's death, a playwright schedules a rehearsal for his new play, which proves to be a trap.

The script, written by Richard Levinson and William Link, won a 1983 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for their work. It is based on the 1982 TV-Movie.

The play is produced and directed by a 6th grade teacher at who has spent a quarter-century leading the young actors of Drama Cadets. The play's student director is Keith Weiss.

Advanced Reserved Seating is $12; reserved seating at door is $15.

Advance tickets can be purchased by contacting Mr. Olivari at Mattlin Middle School: The number there is: 516-937-6392. 

The Cast: (In order of appearence):

Alex Dennison: Allen Saltzman
Ernie: Chance Dennis
Sally Bean: Sofia Horyn
Monica Welles: Zoe Finn
Loretta: Emory Granat
Lloyd Andrews: Ross Wolkenbrod
Bella Lamb: Amanda Wittels
Karen Daniels: Aly Sheehan
David Matthews: Andrew Hasher
Leo Gibbs: Alex Resnik
Caterer 1: Arielle Mendelson
Caterer 2: Ayesha Samad
Party Guests: Toni Brogna, Nicky Brenner, Amelia Channin, Nikki Faraci, Arielle Helman, Brandon Kurnit, Arielle Mendelson, Victoria Ring, Rebekka Rosen, Carly Schindler
Investigator: Brandon Kurnit
Police Officer #1: Jaymie Lunt
Polica Officer #2: Alexa Dicken
First Man in The Auditorium: Keith Weiss
Mr. Santoro/Second Man In The Auditorium: Sam Bertsch
Third Man In The Auditorium: Jacob Orgel