THE ALLEY THEATRE
Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director
www.alleytheatre.org

Invites You to Attend
The ExxonMobil Summer Chills Presentation of

DIAL M FOR MURDER

By Frederick Knott
Directed by James Black

July 23, 3004 through August 8, 2004

Houston, Texas - DIAL M FOR MURDER is the second installment of the Alley's 2004 ExxonMobil Summer Chills program. Frederick Knott (author of Wait Until Dark) conceived what is arguably the stage's finest murder mystery in this classic of the suspense genre, and one of the most brilliant plots ever created. The thriller centers around a murder plan that first goes disastrously wrong, and then becomes chillingly deadly. The basis for the famous Hitchcock film, DIAL M FOR MURDER achieves its full imipact only on the stage.

Resident Company Actor James Black directed DIAL M FOR MURDER, a title long - requested by Chills audiences. It runs through Sunday, August 8, 2004. ExxonMobil funding for this series provides fun for the whole family with suspense - filled theatre experiences at the desirable price of only $17.00 per ticket.

Frederick Knott (author of Wait Until Dark) conceived what is arguably the stage's finest murder mystery in his classic of the suspense genre, DIAL M FOR MURDER. One of the most brilliant plots ever created, the thriller centers around a murder plan that first goes disastrously wrong, and then becomes chillingly deadly. The basis for the famous Hitchcock film, DIAL M FOR MURDER achieves its full impact only on the stage.

DIAL M FOR MURDER features Resident Company Actors Jeffrey Bean as Inspector Hubbard, James Belcher as Captain Lesgate, Elizabeth Heflin as Margot Wendice and Todd Waite as Tony Wendice. Alley regulars round out the cast with Philip Lehl as Max Halliday and Timothy Wrobel as Johnson.

Since its inception 11 summers ago, the Alley's summer series has gained popularity, surpassing expectations in attendance and box office revenues. ExxonMobil Summer Chills offers a cool alternative for entertainment during Houston's hot summer break. The program provides fun for the whole family, giving them an opportunity to revel in the series' plot - twists, suspense and unexpected revelations - for only $17.00 per ticket.

WHAT, WHERE, WHEN:

DIAL M FOR MURDER
By Frederick Knott
Directed by Alley Theatre Resident Company Actor James Black
Presented by THE ALLEY THEATRE Hubbard Stage at 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas
through Sunday August 8th, 2004.

TICKET INFORMATION:

All single tickets to ExxonMobil Summer Chills Performances are $17.00 and are on sale now at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley Theatre Box Office at 615 Texas Avenue or by calling 713-228-8421. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted rate by calling the Alley's group sales department at 713-228-9341 ext. 346.