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The group comes together to put together a game plan. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Theatre slashes box office with winter play ‘Murders of 1940’

February 22, 2024 by Daniel Curd

ACU Theatre is set to debut its winter play “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” running from Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Set against the backdrop of a secluded mansion in the midst of a snowstorm, this comedy is filled with suspense and hilarity. Tickets are available online or by calling 325-674-278.

Patrick O’Reilly, played by sophomore ministry and vocation major Malachi Havens, asks Helsa Wenzel, played junior theatre major Hannah Galambos, about her background. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ken De La Maize, played by sophomore theatre major Ben Polk, speaks about an unreleased movie he has directed. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nikki Crandall, played by sophomore theatre major Bee Peyton, shows a document to Eddie McCuen, played by sophomore theatre James Bradshaw. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Members of the play sit in the office and talk about the Stage Door Slasher. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sgt. Michael Kelly, played by junior theatre major Caleb Shields, talks to Elsa Von Grossenknueten, played by senior theatre major Zola Feasel, about their plan to catch the Stage Door Slasher. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Bernice Roth, played by sophomore theatre major Courtney String, screams over the discovery of a murder. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The group comes together to put together a game plan. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ken De La Maize, played by sophomore theatre major Ben Polk, reads out loud the notebook left by the murder victim. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nikki Crandall, played by sophomore theatre major Bee Peyton, works with Eddie McCuen, played by sophomore theatre James Bradshaw, to decipher a code. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The murder chases Eddie McCuen, played by sophomore theatre James Bradshaw, with a knife. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The team gathers around some blueprints and comes together to put together a game plan. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Helsa Wenzel, played junior theatre major Hannah Galambos, sits on the piano brandishing a meat cleaver. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The group gathers together one last time in celebration. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, News, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Theatre, Theatre

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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