The Deadly Game is a stage adaptation of the novel Trapps by Friedrich Durrenmatt, an apt title considering the many traps which are laid (and sprung) throughout. Beginning with the setting -- a remote region of the Swiss Alps, and the weather outside -- a raging blizzard, play along in this deadly game and see just how many "traps" you can spy!

~ Autumn Browne

Cast Party
The Deadly Game menu was recreated:

Sherry
Roast Goose and Turkey
Peppered Albacore
Asparagus a la Carpeau
Sauce Printemps
Mixed Vegetables
Croustade de Champignons

Soufflé au Liqueur
Sherry Trifle
Les Fromages avec Port
Du Cafe

Wines from the Chambertin and Medoc
regions of France

Tech by Kevin Stark
(Autumn's former student!)

THE DEADLY GAME

by James Yaffe

directed by
AUTUMN BROWNE

January 4-February 9, 2008

Long Beach Playhouse
Mainstage Theatre

director on the thrust stage

Upstage wall
SR leads to kitchen
SL is the front door.
A snow machine and wind added effects every time the front door was opened.

Back Row: Bernard Laroque (Tony Grande); Howard Trapp (John Byrd); Nicole/Helen Trapp (Daniella Dahmen); Gustave Kummer (Christopher Spencer); Pierre (Adam Caplan)

Front Row: Joseph Pillet (Murray Rubin);
Emile Carpeau (Michael Buss)

Cast and Crew
 

Flickering lights give the
illusion of a burning fire.

Back