Picketwire Players' “Lost in the Bermuda Triangle” Opens November 12 in La Junta With Comedy, Pirates and Mystery

Description: Picketwire Players present Lost in the Bermuda Triangle, an interactive pirate comedy and murder mystery, November 12–15 at the Picketwire Center in La Junta...

Picketwire Players Production of
Lost in the Bermuda Triangle

Opens Thursday

If you love adventure; if you love romance; if you love comedy or even sea shanties, then you will love Picketwire's production of Lost in the Bermuda Triangle. Currently playing at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts in La Junta, the comedy play Lost in the Bermuda Triangle (written by Margo Haas) is a wacky, interactive sea adventure where the audience acts as passengers aboard the cruise ship Oh, Suzanna.

Natalie Summers has directed another fun play with quirky characters that will have you laughing, cheering, and trying to solve a murder. As soon as you walk into the theatre, you will be overwhelmed by the fabulous set and décor. Ms. Summers designed it, and her worker bees Javin, Micah and Noah Summers, Tom Seaba, Janet Golding, John Pollmiller, and Kale Rouleau brought a cruise ship to life. Portholes are placed throughout the theatre as well as sea flags. You soon feel as if you are ready to set sail.

It is not smooth sailing, however. What is meant to be a relaxing voyage to Antigua goes off course when the Oh, Suzanna gets trapped in the Bermuda Triangle and boarded by a crew of lost 17th-century pirates led by Lockjaw Lenny (played by Cody Rogers).

Of course, there is a twist. The audience is cast as fellow passengers on the ship. Romance blossoms between the captain's daughter, Leisel (Zoa Sullivan), and the pirate captain Lockjaw, complications ensue, and Captain Krunch (Matthew Snyder) is suddenly murdered by poison.

Other twists and turns ensue. There are stormy emotions of confusion, tears, kissing, and intrigue as the players and the audience try to solve the murder as well as  cheer on the unlikely romantic pairing of the characters.

The fun and energy begin as the lights go up and keeps going until the final blackout. We watch with anticipation as Hortense, played with a lot of spirit by veteran -actress Janet Golding, pulls items out of her bag in a show-and-tell bit. She abruptly stops when the pirates walk through the theatre and climb aboard. Their bravado and shouts give the characters and the audience some trepidation.

Hortense soon has eyes only for Doc "Blackhands" Willy. Tom Seaba's Willy is full of life and mischief and keeps the other actors on their toes as his antics get bigger with each scene. It is always a joy to see Tom on stage and watch his character interpretation.

There is one more on-going romance: pirates Tory (Megan Crawford) and Sal (Colton Stumpf). But don't be fooled as they are also conniving and pirates to the core. Jonathan Colson plays Mate Malley. Other passengers include Jaedyn Gronemeyer and Jonathan Snyder.

Applause to all the actors for bringing these characters to life. To the pirates: kudos for nailing that pirate accent through two acts. The fun they have on stage makes it great fun for the audience to watch and enjoy.

Director Summers has a lot of talent on the technical side as well. Teaming with her are: Assistant Director Dawn Pollmiller, Costume Designer Natalie Ridgwell, Lighting Designer Zach Zamora and Stage Manager Jonathan Colson.

It may be cold outside, but it is warm and great fun on the Oh, Suzanna as you get Lost in the Bermuda Triangle. But be alert because the audience will actively participate and help solve the onboard murder.

Lost in the Bermuda Triangle opens Thursday November 12th, and continues through Sunday November 15th. Performances Thursday through Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday's performance begins at 2:30 p.m. The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts is located at 802 San Juan Avenue in La Junta, Colorado.

Tickets are on sale now at the box office [719.384.8320] or online: https://www.picketwireplayers.org/tickets.

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