(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Misfits Theatre Company presents a limited engagement of Murder Me Always, a rollicking comedy murder mystery written by Lee Mueller, directed by Dennis Connors, and stage managed by Angela Ronan. The production runs for two performances only (April 18-19, 2026) at Villas of Holmdel.
Comedy, chaos, and one real murder. Murder Me Always is a sidesplitting murder mystery set inside a community theatre rehearsal — where the drama onstage is nothing compared to what's happening off it. When a murder occurs that nobody scripted, the cast must figure out whodunit before the curtain falls.
Equal parts Agatha Christie and screwball farce, Murder Me Always delivers non-stop laughs, surprising twists, and an evening of theatre that audiences won't soon forget.
The cast includes Laura Dalston (The Director), Lauren Surrency (Wanda), Greggory Nekrasovas (Fritz), Alan Burkholz (Henry), Starlight Smiley (Trixie), Michele LoPresti (Muffy), Ricky Pucci (Blake), Dustin Wang (Detective Joe Mamet), Andrew Junqua (Drew), Diane Greaves (Dolores), and Ricky Selterman (Cab Driver).
Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased online in advance. Performances take place Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm and Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm. Villas of Holmdel is located at 200 Commons Way in Holmdel, New Jersey. Recommended for ages 8 and up due to the nature of content.
Director Dennis Connors is a New Jersey-based actor, director, and teaching artist with a career spanning theatre, film, and voice-over. He is the Founder and CEO of NextGen Acting, a performing arts school in East Brunswick, NJ, serving students ages 7–18, and the Founder of the Rising Star Resilience Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit using the performing arts to support youth facing adversity.
His work includes the internationally acclaimed Six Minutes podcast (Magnus, 46 episodes), Firehouse Subs national commercials, the film The Canyonlands, and celebrated regional roles including Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast and Mr. Wormwood in Matilda at The Growing Stage. He is also an AudioVerse Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor. Murder Me Always marks Dennis's directorial debut with Misfits Theatre Company.
Misfits Theatre Company is a community theatre company based in New Jersey, dedicated to producing bold, entertaining, and accessible theatre for audiences of all ages. With a commitment to celebrating the unexpected and embracing the beautifully imperfect, Misfits brings together talented local performers and artists to create memorable live experiences. Murder Me Always continues their tradition of programming that is equal parts heart and hilarity.
