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FEBRUARY
16, 2004 - Press Release We are delighted to present an evening of mystery
stories sponsored by Northern Trust, Monday, February 16th at 7:30
at the Lobero Theatre, and who better to lead the performance than
critically acclaimed author, Sue Grafton. The
evening will include
Grafton reading an essay on the
genesis of her heroine, Kinsey Millhone.
So if you’ve ever wondered how Kinsey came to be and what makes her tick, join
us as the author reveals all. Then
see Kinsey in action in A
Poison that Leaves No Trace; Grafton’s
comically, masterful tale about a sudden death, an insurance claim and an
ensuing investigation recounted here by screen
legend, Joanna Barnes. Best known for
her roles in Auntie Mame, Spartacus, The
Parent Trap, Goodbye Charlie and The
Wagon War as well as numerous television appearances. Barnes is also a
writer herself with three novels under her belt. Complimenting Sue Grafton’s contemporary work is a
classic by the incomparable Agatha Christie. Sage Parker recites The
Tuesday Night Club which brings Christie’s usual wit and cunning in the
guise of lead character, Jane Marple. Not much escapes Miss Marple’s
observational prowess and this is no exception as she resolves the case with her
usual aplomb! Can a felon’s life be a happy one? O. Henry’s A
Retrieved Reformation tells the story of a master criminal who successfully
transforms his ways for love, until one day a potentially life threatening
incident calls for the return of his old skills. Our protagonist is then faced
with the dilemma of his own exposure as a ‘crook’, and runs the risk of
losing what is most valuable to him; surely the game must be up, or is it?
Listen with us as Don Margolin unfolds this charming tale. Ever heard of burglars who break in and steal
nothing? The turn of events in The Nine
Best Movies humorously reveals how
‘breaking and entering’ can indeed be a profitable exercise, although not in
the literal sense. These intruders become more like house guests in Gregory
Mcdonald’s intriguing tale charismatically delivered by long time Santa
Barbara resident and Ensemble Theatre veteran, Charles de L’Arbre.
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