The Mystery of Irma Vep and Other Plays Charles Ludlum
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group

Aside from seeing these intrepid thespians playing broad comic caricatures, the main attraction is watching the lightning-fast costume changes required by the script. With limited sets and props, more attention is spent on the performances and story, and The Mystery of Irma Vep is no exception. He left behind a Once in a while he used plays to say something meaningful, but mostly they were just a way to incorporate quotes and whole scenes from the classic history of theatre for his showmanship. This is a two-person comedy with both actors playing all characters. Irmavep.JPG View full sizeCasey CampbellScot Carson (left) and Jason Glick play eight different characters in Bag&Baggage's production of "The Mystery of Irma Vep." Even if you don't have a thing for ghost plays and gothic tales, The play abounds in references to vampires, ghosts, werewolves, mummies and other creatures of scary B-movies. With two actors, eight characters, and 35 costume changes The Mystery of Irma Vep is a whirlwind romp through a series of humorous scenes and supernatural events. I make up one-half of the cast along with Equity acting star Jeannine Haas. A hit in both London and New York, Barlow's 39 Steps has been playing to great acclaim at regional houses the past few years, including a memorable production up in Chemainus this time last year. As a new playwright the thing that most caught my attention from Charles Ludlum's play "The Mystery of Irma Vep" was the use of two actors and how many ideas were borrowed from other plays. The Mystery of Irma Vep Premiers at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Kitchen Theater. The play runs through December 16 with performances on Wednesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm & 6:30pm, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 2pm & 8pm, and Sundays 2pm. Other Events/Features On and Around Campus Throughout the Week. Expect encounters with werewolves, mummies, and the like, with a if you rearrange the letters of play's name — it makes perfect sense. The Mystery of Irma Vep can be enjoyed on three levels: as pure entertainment, as literary wordplay, and as a testament to the outrageous sensibility of Charles Ludlam. The Kitchen Theatre of Ithaca presents The Mystery of Irma Vep, a satirical play that humorously alludes to themes and scenes from The Mummy's Curse, The Wolf Man and Alfred Hitchock's psychological and dramatic thriller Rebecca. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre did it again … another success with its latest production, The Mystery of Irma Vep~A Penny Dreadful at the Copaken Theatre on Friday, Oct. -- THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP – A PENNY DREADFUL Since it's founding in 1964, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre (née Missouri Repertory Theatre) became known for its somber and ascetic productions of Shakespeare, Ibsen and Chekov. His The Mystery of Irma Vep is a self proclaimed “ridiculous penny dreadful.” The two person play with himself and his estranged lover, Everett Quinton, was a tremendous success playing to 331 performances. His life was cut short by AIDS at 44. Currently on view at Langham Court, this whimsical thriller is part Monty Python and part The Mystery of Irma Vep, with a smidgeon of Airplane! This weekend is the final run of Pauline Production's The Mystery of Irma Vep.