Miramar Beach, Fla. — Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Educational Program is proud to present Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 7pm. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and even Batman are just a few of the guests. Join us for this one-act straight play that is written specifically for teens. Students will hone their craft in this play, focusing on comedic timing and building suspense through character and ensemble work. Parents, watch your kids excited and delighted at the final performances.

Bringing this play to our stage has been a wonderful experience. The students have had a lot of fun learning about iconic detectives, like Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade and Miss Marple, and more modern characters like the Scooby Gang and Batman. This production is a parody that will have the audience laughing throughout the show. We’re really excited to bring it to our stage. – Heath Carroll, Education and Outreach Director

Friday Night Cast – June 27, 2025 Sherlock Holmes ………………. Arianna Malai Velma …………………………… Caylee Paul Fan 1/911 Operator …………… Clara Petersik Batman …………………………. Drew Buchholz Detective Kane ………………… Evelyn Stapler Madame Doyle ………………… Gracie Noah Miss Marple ……………………. Greer Monteiro Shaggy …………………………. John Kerrigan Frank Hardy ……………………. Kaya Saydar Fred / Sam Spade …………….. Lita Ciaravino Daphne/Nancy Drew …………. Lorelei Metatron Det. Christie …………………… Makayla Pongsura Fan 2/Fan 3 …………………… Quinn Rizzo Joe Hardy ……………………… Theodore Petersik

Saturday Night Cast – June 28, 2025 Sherlock Holmes ……………… Abigail Wood Fred / Sam Spade ……………. Aubrie Porter Det. Christie …………………… Bethany Waites Shaggy ………………………… George Young Detective Kane ……………….. Gracie Smith Joe Hardy ……………………… Greyson Seeber Frank Hardy …………………… Jocelyn (JJ) Jernigan Madame Doyle ………………… Joyanna Waites Batman ………………………… Keating Beard Velma ………………………….. Mercie Taylor Miss Marple …………………… Noa Bathon Fan 2/Fan 3 …………………… Peighton Seeber Fan 1/911 Operator …………… Sophie Edwards Daphne/Nancy Drew …………. Zoe Fisher

Director: Heath Carroll Assistant: Kiser Olds Set & Lighting Designer: Rebeca Lake Costume Design: Taylor Walker Sound Engineer: Gavin Young Properties: Ora Wolfgram & Bella Fisher

Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion will be staged in ECTC’s second space, located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Tickets range from $12 – $35 with an additional processing fee for ticket purchases. Purchase tickets online at ci.ovationtix.com/36093/production/1244626. You can now choose your seats when you purchase your tickets.

Registration is still open for ECTC 2025 Summer Theatre Camps: Mini Player Camps themed Encanto and Trolls (Ages 5-7, Rising Kindergarteners), Camp Broadway: Rock and Pop! (Grades 2nd-12th), Acting for Film: Harry Potter Edition (Grades 5th-12th), and Beetlejuice JR! Musical Theatre Intensive (Grades 6th-12th). The full schedule of class dates and times, along with tuition and registration rates, can be found at emeraldcoasttheatre.org/summer-camps.

Registration for Fall Youth & Adult Education Classes is NOW OPEN! Featuring Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Mini-Teen), Miramar Beach, Freeport, and Defuniak Springs. The full schedule of class dates and times, along with tuition and registration rates can be found at emeraldcoasttheatre.org/youthclasses.

These camps provide experience and training in theatre that can improve students’ communication, critical thinking, and team-based skills! ECTC offers classes for Mini Players (5yrs.-1st), Little Players (2nd-3rd grade), Big Players (4th-5th grade), and teens.

Become a VIP! Membership support allows ECTC to offer a variety of high-quality productions for audiences of all ages as well as reach hundreds of children through our Educational Theatre programs and field trips. Each VIP Membership includes tickets to shows as listed with each membership level, a VIP name tag, early access to reserved seats, access to the VIP Lounge, eight complimentary drinks (wine, beer, or water) for the season, recognition on the ECTC website and in the printed programs, and 10% off all classes, camps, and additional tickets for shows. The VIP Membership is a special community of supporters for ECTC.

A special thanks to ECTC’s Major Sponsors of the 2025-2026 season: Grand Blvd at Sandestin, St. Joe Community Foundation, Howard Group, Visit South Walton, and Jerry & Alice Zich of Fish On Restaurant.

Thank you to our Education Program Sponsors: Shoreline Title, Barker Williams, PLLC, Jennifer Crawford’s Own At The Beach Team with Keller Williams, Heritage Oak Wealth Advisors, Go Play, Inc., Charcuterie by Shelli, United Community Bank, Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center, Orthopaedic Associates, Dr. James Watt, and Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. To make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer, or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call (850) 684-0323 and visit emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Engage with ECTC as well on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

ABOUT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY: Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and his wife, Anna Fisher, MA. Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater. ECTC operates year-round with a two-fold mission to provide both educational and professional offerings to the Northwest Florida community. Educational programs include after-school and homeschool programs, Theatre for Young Audiences productions, field trip opportunities for local children, touring and staged productions, summer camps, workshops, and classes. The professional theater efforts are focused on thought-provoking productions and collaborations, as well as acting and improv workshops and classes for adults.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Educational Program Presents Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion