Theatre in the Round Opens BLACK COFFEE

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents Black Coffee by Agatha Christie in weekend performances November 20 through December 20.

An English country estate is thrown into chaos when inventor Sir Claud Amory is found murdered and his new earth-shattering formula stolen. Arriving at the estate just moments too late, one man immediately senses treachery and deception amid the estate's occupants - and that man is Hercule Poirot.Black Coffee is the first play written by Agatha Christie and her only stage play to feature her famous Belgian detective.

David Coral directs the 12-member cast featuring Michael Quadrozzi as Hercule Poirot. Sets are designed by John A. Woskoff, costumes by Morgan Groff, with lighting by Mark Halvorson.

An audience discussion with members of the company will follow the matinee performance on Sunday, December 13.

Tickets are $22. For information, call the theatre's box office at 612-333-3010 or visit its website at www.TheatreintheRound.org.