Elmwood Playhouse

Original Short Film Series that Ends Where the Play Begins

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Episode 3 · Three Letters · premieres Sun, Nov 8

The Rest of Our Lives

Margot returns home from her date, as does an unexpected guest. Secrets and plots deepen, as Tony decides to play a game of his own.

The Prologue Series

A new episode released every week.

The Series Trailer: The Prologue Film Series official trailer

The Series Trailer

The Story Rises Before the Curtain

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Episode 1 thumbnail: Margot at the phone in the Wendice flat

Episode 1

"The Grandest Affair"

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Episode 2

"Paint Me a Picture"

Coming Sun, Oct 25

Episode 3 thumbnail: Tony in a bowler hat and coat

Episode 2

"The Rest of Our Lives"

Coming Sun, Nov 1

Episode 4 thumbnail: Margot seated by a window as Tony looks on

Episode 3

"Staggering in the Sun"

Coming Sun, Nov 8

Episode 5 thumbnail: Margot in pearls, looking worried

Episode 4 · The finale

"No More Mischief"

Coming Wed, Nov 11

Episodes

The Series Trailer

Just Before the Curtain Rises

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Episode 1: The Grandest Affair

EPISODE 1 · THE PREMIERE

"The Grandest Affair"

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Episode 3

"Three Letters"

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Episode 4 · The finale

"No More Mischief"

Coming Wed, Nov 11

LIVE AT ELMWOOD PLAYHOUSE · NOV 13 – DEC 5

Now See How It Ends.

Dial M for Murder written by Jeffrey Hatcher adapted from the original by Frederick Knott picks up where the series leaves off and continues the action with a flourish. Four weekends only at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. Limited seating available.

Dial M for Murder at Elmwood Playhouse

Showtimes and details

The Story Starts Before the Curtain Goes Up.

A short film series that sets up Elmwood Playhouse's Dial M for Murder featuring the cast of the stage production. Follow Tony, Margot, and Maxine, as they maneuver a web of secrets and passions that can only end in a dramatic climax. A new episode drops every week through Nov 11.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROLOGUE: SEASON TRAILER

Made in New York with the Elmwood Cast.

ELMWOOD/ SERIES CAST

Tony / Kevin Barber

Margot / Anna Iris

Maxine / Marisa Gore

PRODUCTION TEAM

Direction, Writing & Producing / Kevin Barber

Assistant Director / Stefanie Hubbard

Cinematography / Dani Tennenbaum, Courtney Sposato, Kevin Barber

Sound Mixer / Kalani Hubbard, Mark Sposato

Gaffing / Sebastian Fabres

Costumes / Janet Fenton

Props / Kandi Rosenbaum

Editing & Post-Production / Kevin Barber

PRODUCED BY

Actorworks Studio

PRESENTED WITH

Elmwood Playhouse

SPECIAL THANKS

The Hudson House, Nyack

The Angel Nyack

Melinda Pinto, Megan Chill, Derek Tarson, Omar Kozarsky

The Prologue Series was not written by the playwright and are not part of the play. They were created to spark curiosity and add suspense, fun, and intrigue to your experience of Elmwood’s production of Dial M for Murder. Elmwood Playhouse’s stage production runs November 13 – December 5 and is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Opening Night Is Nov 13.

Four weekends only, through Dec 5.