WESTFIELD — A young woman has reportedly died under mysterious circumstances. Who was she?
A man visits a wealthy family celebrating a life-changing event. He has read a diary that may link the victim to members of the family.
Politics, wealth and class relationships all come together to expose secrets. Confessions, denials and unsuspecting twists are brought to light in An Inspector Calls, a mystery play by J.B. Priestley opening March 16 at Westfield Community Players (WCP).
“I first saw a London production of An Inspector Calls in 1995” recalls director Cass Cochrane. “The message of this story has stayed with me through the years. I love this play.”
The cast includes Christopher C. Gibbs, Stephen A. Menella, Ruth Kliwinski, Mary O’Connor-Kelley, Kathy Quinn Vaccari, Matt Marino and Ron Richardson-all talented performers who have performed at WCP or other area stages.
Director Cochrane praises these actors. “My experience directing this cast has been joyful and, not unlike the inspector himself, somewhat otherworldly. They are brilliant and I feel so privileged that I, along with the talented crew at WCP, can help bring this story to the Westfield stage.”
Performances will be on March 16, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinee performances on March 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. The theatre is located at 1000 North Avenue West in Westfield.
Tickets can be purchased through the website www.wcptheatre.org, or by calling (908) 232-1221. If more information is needed, please leave a message.
This production is made possible by funds from the Union County office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
