Playhouse brings out Sleuth

If you love a good mystery, or find yourself harboring the instinctual urge to witness two individuals matched against each other in a clash of wits, the Cumberland County Playhouse promises a show sure to bring out the “Sleuth” in everyone.

The mystery thriller, Sleuth, by Anthony Shaffer will continue its run until June 19. Jason Ross and Terry Schwab star in this psychological cliffhanger.

In this production two men are engaged in a pride-induced game of cat and mouse in which the stakes couldn’t be higher. Andrew Wyke is an aging mystery writer that invites Milo Tindle, a young travel agent, to his country estate. When Milo arrives announcing his love for, and will to marry Andrew’s wife, the game begins. Andrew, fueled by an already existing obsession with games, fantasy and illusion, is drawn into his ultimate game, at which he considers himself the perfect player. As the stakes are raised, nothing is quite what it seems in a series of unpredictable developments. Once Milo proves to be a worthy opponent in the web of deception the contest takes on a darker motive where the winner takes all.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors, $16 for groups of 20 or more, and $9 for children and students. For reservations or information on this or other shows, contact the Playhouse box office at 931-484-5000 or visit the web site www.ccplayhouse.com.