Corpse!

By Gerald Moon

Directed by Danny Smith

A classic story of twin brothers, one plotting to murder the other in the most unusual circumstances. Evelyn, a poor out of work actor, plots the murder of his suave and wealthy twin brother, Rupert. Add a shady Irish Major with a past to be uncovered, a nosy cop, Evelyn’s Aladdin’s cave style flat, and the eccentric visits of a delightfully theatrical landlady, this story ends up less as a whodunnit and more of a whodunnit to whom!

Produced by Portage Area Community Theatre at Portage Center for the Arts, 301 East Cook Street, Portage

Performances: April 30 - May 10, 2026

Performance Times:
April 30th, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th.

Ticket Prices: $15

Call 608-402-3449 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

2/9/2026
2/10/2026
2/11/2026

Auditions for PACT’s next murder mystery comedy, "Corpse!" by Gerald Moon, START TONIGHT! Think of "Sleuth" crossed with "Deathtrap" and a touch of Feydeau. Dust off your accent and come join us! We are looking for three men and one woman of any age to join our cast.

Audition Details:

- Dates: February 9th, 10th, and 11th
- Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: PACT HQ (11 Main St, Portage, WI 53901)

Cast Information

Evelyn/Rupert: Evelyn, a poor man with a hatred for his family and a love of the theatric. Rupert, his identical twin brother, rich and suave.

Mrs. McGee: Evelyn's theatrical landlady.

Major Powell: The Irishman. A man with a shady past and a need for cash

Hawkins: a simple cop

Don’t miss this opportunity to perform or assist backstage. The show will run from April 30th to May 10th at the Portage Center for the Arts.