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Newtown Arts Company stages Black Coffee an Agatha Christie whodunit!

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Real Estate Agent with Weidel Realtors

Newtown Arts Company stages "Black Coffee" an Agatha Christie whodunit!

Agatha Christie remains the best-selling mystery writer of all time and Belgian crime solver Hercule Poirot is Ms. Christie's best-loved crime solver. "Black Coffee", Agatha Christies's first play, employs Poirot in a charming murder mystery currently being staged by the Newtown Arts Company through 19 at Newtown Theatre.

Inspector Hercule Poirot, long considered Ms. Christies' most beloved character appears in numerous Christie novels and shorts stories, but only this one play, Ms. Christie's first. "Black Coffee" is not well known. Jane DeKorte, the current production's co-director with James McCrane, is responsible for tracking down the play which was long out of print in the U.S.

In typical Christie fashion, the clues keep coming. It was interesting to listen to audience members debating on the murderer would be during the intermission. Some of the characters in this period piece, set 25 miles outside of London in the 1930's, are larger than life. This technique helps to set the drama and also provides comic relief.

The company is made up of local actors and actresses from the greater Newtown area who are truly dedicated to community theater and the art of a well staged production. Proceeds from all Newtown Arts Company productions fund scholarship grants to local students pursuing post-secondary education in the performing and fine arts.

There is still time to catch Newtown Arts Production "Black Coffee". Curtain times for “Black Coffee” are Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16, $19 and $31.

Visit www.newtownartscompany.com, the Newtown Theatre Box Office during theater hours or call 215-860-7058.

Newtown Arts Company stages "Black Coffee" an Agatha Christie whodunit!

 

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Anne M Costello 



Anne M. Costello
REALTOR®, ABR, CDPE, ePRO, GRI, GREEN, SFR, SRES
SALES DIRECTOR
Weidel Realtors Newtown/Yardley Office
10 North Main Street  • Yardley, PA 19067
Cell: 215 771-1642 • Office: 215-493-1954
Email: acostello@weidel.com
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Comments (9)

Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Anne, this is the way to enjoy theatre and who doesn't enjoy Agatha Christie and her trusy detective...what a great show to highlight!

Oct 18, 2011 12:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Anne,

Black Coffee sounds like a wonderful show to shout out. Like Ginny says who doesn't like Agatha Christie and her trusted inspector Hercule Poirot! Sounds like Newtown Arts is the place to be to see this great whodunit!

Oct 18, 2011 12:31 AM
Anne M. Costello
Weidel Realtors - Yardley, PA

Giunny and Dorie: I did not close that my oldest son recently returned to his theater rots via this wonderful company - generous, kind, sharing and very talented!  A win-win!

Oct 18, 2011 12:40 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Anne......sounds like a great show! Nice job presenting it!
Have a Great Day!


Go VOLS!

Oct 19, 2011 12:23 AM
Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC
Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

My gosh, Anne - I consider myself an Agatha Christie fan - and hadn't even heard of this play!  My husband is actually concerned that I'm checking out flights from BC to PA just to catch it at the Newtown Theatre!  :-)  Is your son involved in this production?

Great job on the localism post!

Oct 19, 2011 06:44 AM
Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD

Anne ~ Sounds like a neat play, I love mysteries.

Oct 19, 2011 03:28 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Local theatre can be such great entertainment....and this sounds like a great production !

Oct 20, 2011 12:02 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Anne - I would love to see "Black Coffee" as I love the old classic mystery plays.  Enjoy your weekend.

  Get Out & About & Scare Up Some Fun!

Oct 22, 2011 12:33 AM
Anne M. Costello
Weidel Realtors - Yardley, PA

Rob: Thanks for the kind words!Have a great weekend.

Karen: The play was a little dated, but the local cast did a great job. I have some experience with community theater, my oldest son started acted in community theater at eight and his siblings followed suit. Although all three children studied theater/music theater in high school/college, they have continued off and on in community theater. Needless to say, I have seen a lot of productions - some good, some great. This group of actors really worked well together and worked hard to present a professional level performance. And the Co-Director really had to do some digging to find the script. Perhaps that is why the material seemed so fresh - I haven't seen it once a year for the past 25. Thanks for your generous thoughts. I love hearing from you.

Diane: I always say mysteries are not my favorite - and them I am a Law and Order addict. I probably only saw this show because of my son's participation, but next year will take a subscription to the six play series - whether he continues or not. I guess I am sold!

Sally and David: Local theater adds so much to the community. We are enriched by the talent and performances. Theater gives us a lot to enjoy and a lot to think about. I have loved theater all of my life and truly appreciate the gift of theater to the community. Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Barbara: Even the set and lighting were top notch. It's a pleasure to see theater enthusiasts sharing their gifts with the community. Love your Rockwall posts, even when I don't/can't take time to answer. I feel like I know your community and am now rooting for the Rangers (but just for the this series). Am a lifetime Phillies' fan.

Oct 22, 2011 01:07 AM