"Terror By Gaslight" Opens on October 28th

Published on: October 3, 2011

Winder-Barrow Community Theatre is proud to announce the production of “Terror By Gaslight” by Tim Kelly. This is the final show of the 2011 Main Stage Season, and it will open just in time to scare you into the mood for Halloween. This thriller takes place in 19th century Philadelphia where Dr. Cyrus Norton, a brilliant but eccentric surgeon, is creating an “anatomical museum” to further his standing as a recognized expert on anatomy and dissection. The problem is that he needs cadavers, and by law, these can only be obtained from the public gallows, so he is forced to deal with the unsavory Gin Hester and her sinister partner, Scrubbs. Chills mount as a persistent police detective moves nearer to learning the truth about the blackmail and vicious murders caused by this alliance.

Cast members include Terri Duffield (Director), Stephen Parker (Assistant Director), Ruth Miller (Stage Manager), John Berberena as Daniels, Jessica Brown as Marilyn, Elizabeth Day as Opal, Elinor Hasty as Mrs. Culp, Shanon Hays as Gin Hester, Tom Heagy as Norton, Troy Hensley as Harrison, Karen Lowe as Constance, Heather-Leigh Nies as Kitty, Justin Patterson as Scrubbs, Robert Stephens as Dover, and Lee Sugarman as Withers.

Tickets are now on sale at both ticket locations. Credit/debit card orders can be made over the phone at Winder City Hall at 770-867-3106. You can also purchase tickets in person at City Hall. Tickets can also be purchased in person with cash or checks at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center Street in Winder. Advance ticket prices are only $10 for seniors (55 and older), students and teachers and $12.50 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $13 and $15.

“Terror By Gaslight” will open on Friday, October 28th and run for two weekends. The Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and the Sunday matinees start at 3:00 pm. The show will be presented at the Winder Cultural Arts Center’s Colleen Williams theater. A portion of each ticket price will be donated to the local Rape Crisis Center as part of the WBCT continuing program of giving back to the community.

Please be aware that this show is scary and involves blood, knives and all sorts of scary things. It might not be suitable for young children.

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