Murder Plot! Abby Solomon

The tolling of bells and the ominous presence of figures within the dark, Murder plot! instantly engrosses the crowd's attention evidenced by the full audience and a sold-out show. What initially starts off as a deadly discovery of the murder of the Lord of the Manor, transforms into a chaotic investigation in search of the culprit. This becomes increasingly difficult as every suspicious character seemingly begins to help the World-Class Detective, played by Jeremy Schick, to solve the case whose expressive physicality makes the investigation even more ridiculous. Between the suspicious secretary, persistent chauffeur, and an overlooked detective, the play creates a murder mystery that is just as intriguing as it is comedic. What makes this plot of this show even more hilarious and fitting to watch is that the entire cast is made up of lawyers. One of the standout cast members was the widow of the Lord of the Manor herself, played by Sarah Rossman. Her lack of worry in coming to a conclusion about her husband's death is hilarious. Rossman's expressive faces, her focus on getting the dinner spread and purposeful confusion add to the play's humorous intent. The widow's expensive aura and extravagant costume creates a hilarious delay to the seriousness of her husband’s murder, making her one of the most memorable characters in my opinion. The cast working together to distract the detective is just a hilarious addition to the storyline that leaves you simply wanting even more.