Local Theater Family Stars in Oswego Players’ ‘Deathtrap’ This May

The Oswego Players will present Ira Levin's 'Deathtrap' on the second and third weekends of May at the Francis Marion Brown Theater, located in the Fort Ontario complex. The production features the Bandla family, with Scott and Angella Bandla involved on stage and behind the scenes, respectively. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Scott and Angella Bandla, long-time members of the Oswego Players, met in high school theater. They are joined in this production by their son Will, marking their first joint stage appearance since 2015. Angella serves as the stage manager.

'Deathtrap' combines elements of comedy and thriller, and holds the record as Broadway's longest-running comedy-thriller. The story follows Sidney Bruhl, a playwright who plots to steal a student's script to revive his career. The narrative includes multiple twists and suspenseful moments.

The cast features local actors Bill Cowham and Karla Chandler-McCord, with Will Bandla in a key role. The production team includes professionals such as Whit Emerson and William Edward White. The Bandla's other children, Parker and Quinn, support the production while pursuing their own studies in acting and technical theater.

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