"The Maltese Murder" at the KC Fringe Festival 2025

When a book collector is murdered in a public library, a private detective is hired to find the killer. He meets a host of sinister characters hunting for a valuable autographed edition of Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” that was donated to the Friends of the Library. Originally commissioned by the Johnson County Public Library for the 2008 National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read, Fringe veterans Bryan Colley and Tara Varney brings this hilarious film noir parody to the Unicorn stage.

Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main Street

7:00pm July 18
2:30pm July 19
8:30pm July 20
8:30pm July 25
5:30pm July 26

Written and directed by Bryan Colley
Produced by Tara Varney

STARRING

Davis DeRock as Sam
Caroline Dawson as Brigit
Jake Golliher as Cairo
Chad Crenshaw as Goodman
Dianna Royer as Lil Shadow
Hilari Holt as Danelle
Cody Beavers as Tom the Cop

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KC Actors Theatre "Swope" Reading Mar 30

 

Kansas City Actors Theatre presents the Season 20 Staged Reading Series featuring "Swope" by Kansas City playwright Bryan Colley

 

A murder-mystery with a local flair! Detailing the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of famous Kansas City philanthropist Thomas Swope. Taking a closer look at his family members, doctors, and the many people who surrounded him in his final days leading up to his death (and probable murder). 115 years after Thomas Swope died, this locked-manor mystery will unfold for Kansas City audiences!

 

Bryan Colley is a local playwright and screenwriter who has produced plays with the Kansas City Fringe Festival to much acclaim. He is a founding member of the Kansas City Screenwriters, and a Board Member with the Midwest Dramatists Center.

Directed by Logan Black. Featuring Chioma Anyanwu, Robert Gibby Brand, Coleman Crenshaw, Sidonie Garrett, Alexander Salamat, Christina Schafer, Edrin Schultz-Bever, Spencer Thompson, Collin Vorbeck and more to be announced!

The reading will be held at 6:00pm on March 30 at the City Stage in Union Station. Admission is free. Reservations can be made here.