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The Show Must Go On
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The Show Must Go On

2012-02-09 · 25 min · ★ 8.5

Comedy · Mystery · Crime

When a dying theater’s last hope for business suddenly goes from a murder mystery show to an actual murder mystery, the cast must play it off in order to save their jobs!

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Production details

Directors
Matthew Graves
Production companies
Media & Documentary Projects, The Loft Grant, Magnolia Hill Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000

Top Cast

Adam G. BrooksIgor the Magnificent
Meaghin BurkeStage Manager
Genevieve FortnerYvonne the Maid
Rob CorneliusSoundman
Julie Ann DoanJulie Ann DoanTheater Audience Participant
Anna DonnellNatalya
Greg EarnestMr. Pennywise
Michael J. EwingProfessor Prune (as Michael Ewing)
Lester FerrellAdmiral Mayo
Elise FykeElise FykePatron 1
Elaine GelbardPatron 2
Melissa GravesSister Amelia
Jacob HallPatron 6
Will HarrisRichard
Carl JensenJanitor
Rhes LowRhes LowInspector Black
Jim McCauleyLord Corpsan
Marge McCauleyPatron 3
Merrick McCoolObnoxious Kid
Johnny McPhailJohnny McPhailSebastian Drake

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