Come to the Village Theatre to discover "whodunit" in Role Players critically acclaimed production of the spellbinding murder mystery "Laura"
Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays 2 pm through February 4. www.villagetheatreshows.com

Whodunit

	Laura by Vera Caspary and George Sklar January 13 - February 4, 2012 A Fatal Attraction. Laura Hunt is dead. All that remains is her mesmerizing portrait hung on the wall of her Upper East Side apartment and an endless string of men who were obsessed with her. Trying to understand those obsessions is the key to unraveling the mystery of what happened to her. Read more...
What reviewers are saying:	If you like to collect clues when you see a whodunit, you might find yourself frustrated by 'Laura'...This production has more red herrings than a fish market...You're better off if you just sit back and enjoy the homicidal fun in this delightfully creaky old mystery-melodrama given a stylish film-noir ride in the Role Players Ensemble production... Pat Craig, Bay Area News Group Read more... Diane McRice's classy set in rich, warm tones, Chris Guptill's creative us of shadows and light, Rob Evans' jazzy music and Lisa Danz's luscious 1930s costumes turn Danville's Village Theatre into a film noir haven. Sally Hogarty, Curtain Calls, Contra Costa Times. Read more... Laura, the play is not a reincarnation of the movie. Come expecting something fresh, and you won't be disappointed. For anyone who loves a good mystery, this play might be just the thing. Elizabeth Warnimont, Benicia Herald. Read more... This was a great evening of theatre!. We had a terrific time with the whodunit...The acting was strong on all counts...it's a good old fashioned play and fine entertainment. Go! Goldstar reviewer. Read more...
	A special film noir concert presentation. Thursdays, January 26 and February 2. Father Nature's Restaurant, 172E Prospect Ave. , Danville Doors open 7 pm; Performance 8 pm Tickets: $10 at the door. Join Role Players Ensemble in its celebration of the music of Film Noir. In conjunction with the production of Laura, we are offering a concert of songs that are seductive, romantic and a little dangerous. If you love the drama, suspense and romance of these classic movies, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity.
	The Season Continues: The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan April 13 - May 5, 2012 Best Comic Opera of All Time. The Mikado, a highly moral sovereign, has issued a decree condemning to death everybody found guilty of flirtation, unless married. The problem is that everybody from the monarch on down is guilty. Even the Lord High Executioner himself. Read more... A presentation on the world of The Mikado will be held at the Danville Library on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 7pm - a RPE partnership with the Danville Library.

2011-2012 SEASON
MUSIC AND PRESENTATIONS

Each play next season will be accompanied by a concert celebrating the musical genre with which the play is associated. Additionally, we will be offering a presentation on the world of each of our plays at the Danville library prior to the opening of each show. Both of these new programs are designed to to help our community find more avenues of appreciation and understanding of our productions.

Highlights of 2011-2012 Season

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

ROLE PLAYERS COMMUNITY OUTREACH

A group from Role Players entertains at Danville's Thursday night Summer Street Faire; (left to right) Charles Woodson Parker, Terrence Banan, Megan Miller, Lisa McHenry, Mia Fryvecind; Middle: Megan Miller, Lisa McHenry, Mia Fryvecind. Photographer: Robert Allen Shattuck

The Mission of Role Players Ensemble Theatre
a non-profit Theatre organization

To entertain, educate and enhance our audience's theatre experience
through
the promotion and expansion of quality live theatre in the East Bay
by
the presentation of diverse seasons of classic and contemporary dramas

and comedies which continually strive for excellence.

Vision Statement

Role Player’s Ensemble Theatre will produce high quality professional theatre, will be a center for creative and theatrical activity in the cultural life of the community and will be seen as an asset by the Town and community members.