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Cosmo St Charles is Dead and Someone in This Room Killed Him

Cosmo St. Charles Is Dead and Someone in This Room Killed Him

Murder Mystery Memory Play

Presented as a part of the Carnegie Mellon University New Works Series 2019

When world-renowned archeologist Cosmo St. Charles dies of unknown causes while hosting an out-of-character dinner party, it’s up to gritty private eye Mac Marlowe to uncover the truth and catch the killer.

Written by Nicole Zimmerer
Directed by Lyam Gabel

Set by Kelsey Garrett
Lights by Joy Zhang

Dramaturgy – Anna-Jamieson Beck
Asst. Director – Samantha Ozeas


Mac – Megan Simcox
Cosmo/Felix –Kameron Kierce
Victoria –Cate Hayman
Avis –Saran Bakari
Imogene –Amanda Ripley
Dutch - Ben Cherington