You never know what you’ll get, at a Staples Players Black Box production.
In years past the award-winning, near-professional high school drama troupe has ended the season with a thought-provoking production of “Twelve Angry Men,” a stirring “Diary of Anne Frank,” and a frightening “Lord of the Flies.”
This month though, you really won’t know what you’ll get.
Players’ next Black Box offering is “Trap.” If you’ve never heard of it — well, that’s the whole point.
The brainchild of Moises Kaufman’s Tectonic Theater Project — which also created “The Laramie Project,” a two-time Black Box offering — “Trap” is an entirely new type of show.
Imagine that over this past February break, several Staples Players traveled to Maine to investigate a very strange occurrence at a school play. They interviewed witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and others, to put together this production.
Finley Chevrier (back) and Ben Herrera, in “Trap.” (Photo/Kerry Long)
It’s Players’ first-ever “horror thriller” show, says longtime director David Roth.
Though reluctant to offer more details, Roth notes that it will be staged in the round, adding another element of surprise.
The cast of 22 includes several actors in multiple roles. It’s the final Players production for several seniors, adding a layer of poignancy.
“Come ready to be scared — and have fun,” Roth says.
(“Trap is recommended for ages 10 and older. Shows are May 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., and May 25 at 3 p.m. Click here for tickets.)
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