A Murder is Announced

at the Oak Grove Theater July 9-15, 2026

A Murder is Announced
by Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon

Directed by Michael Lafferty
Produced by Sam Koogler

A Murder is Announced produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

A seemingly innocent newspaper notice announces a murder that hasn’t yet occurred. Curiosity draws the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn to the appointed place and time. When the lights go out and a gunshot rings out; the game turns deadly. Miss Marple quietly observes as secrets, disguises, and motives unravel. Agatha Christie delivers a clever, classic puzzle where nothing is quite as it seems.

Cast List

Julia Simmons   Catherine Anne Gilbert
Letitia Blacklock   Diane Wampler Kester
Dora Bunner   Emily Bump Girard
Patrick Simmons   Dylan Taylor
Mitzi   TBA
Miss Marple   Terry Koogler Southerington
Phillipa Haymes   Delaney Stogdale
Mrs. Swettenham   Sherry Talbott
Edmund Swettenham   Chester Johnston
Rudi/Mellors  Trey Childs
Insp. Craddock   Steve Winegard