Help solve the mystery in Shear Madness: Rochester’s Hilarious Whodunit
- Encore Staff Writer
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
Murder mystery runs May 28 through June 22, 2025, on the campus of Oakland University
There’s been a murder at Rochester’s newest salon, and the police need your help to figure out who the guilty party is. Did you see anything? Do you have any questions for the people in the salon at the time? Can you stop laughing long enough to help?
Shear Madness gives audiences a chance to help figure out “whodunit” and determine the direction the show will take each night. Written by Paul Pörtner, Shear Madness runs May 28 through June 22, 2025, at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.
“Shear Madness has been produced in all 50 states. Each show includes local references and up-to-the-minute humor,” says Travis W. Walter, MBT artistic director. “Add the audience participating in questioning and determining the ending, and Shear Madness is a perfect show to see over and over again.”
The MBT cast of Shear Madness includes Stephen Blackwell (Eddie Lawrence), Joseph Delguste (Nick O’Brien), Leslie Ann Handelman (Barbara Demarco), Francis Kelly (Tony Whitcomb), Lynnae Lehfeldt (Mrs. Shubert), and Christ Stinson (Mikey Thomas).
Originally directed by Bruce Jordan, MBT’s Shear Madness is directed by Travis W. Walter. Scenic design is by Brian Kessler, costume design by Corey Collins, lighting design by Reid G. Johnson, and sound design by Brendan Eaton. Liz Goodall is the costume coordinator, and assistant lighting design is by Phill Hall. Brittanie Nichole Sicker is the stage manager, and Stacy White is the assistant stage manager.
Tickets range from $39 to $48 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing. Shear Madness is suggested for audience members in middle school and up.
Shear Madness is made possible through the generous support of The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and the Meadow Brook Theatre Guild.
Meadow Brook Theatre is a professional theatre located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.mbtheatre.com or call 248-377-3300. Meadow Brook Theatre is a nonprofit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for more than 55 years.
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Fact Sheet
Shear Madness: Rochester’s Hilarious Whodunit
By Paul Pörtner
May 28 – June 22, 2025
Presented at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI
(Wilson Hall, Room 207, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, MI 48309)
Cast:
Eddie Lawrence Stephen Blackwell*
Nick O’Brien Joseph Delguste*
Barbara Demarco Leslie Ann Handelman*
Tony Whitcomb Francis Kelly*
Mrs. Shubert Lynnae Lehfeldt*
Mikey Thomas Chris Stinson*
Production:
Director Travis W. Walter
Original Director Bruce Jordan
Scenic Design Brian Kessler
Costume Design Corey Collins
Costume Coordinator Liz Goodall
Lighting Design Reid G. Johnson
Associate Lighting Design Phill Hall
Sound Design Brendan Eaton
Stage Manager Brittanie Nichole Sicker*
Assistant Stage Manager Stacy White*
*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
Performance Calendar
Shear Madness: Rochester’s Hilarious Whodunit By Paul Pörtner May 28 – June 22, 2025 | |||
Date | Day | Performance Time | Cost |
May 28 | Wednesday | 8 p.m. (preview) | $39 |
May 29 | Thursday | 8 p.m. (preview) | $39 |
May 30 | Friday | 8 p.m. (preview) | $39 |
May 31 | Saturday | 6 p.m. (opening) | $48 |
June 1 | Sunday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
6:30 p.m. | $39 | ||
June 2June 3 | Monday Tuesday | No Shows | |
June 4 | Wednesday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
8 p.m. | $41 | ||
June 5 | Thursday | 8 p.m. | $43 |
June 6 | Friday | 8 p.m. | $46 |
June 7 | Saturday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
8 p.m. | $48 | ||
June 8 | Sunday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
6:30 p.m. | $39 | ||
June 9June 10 | Monday Tuesday | No Shows | |
June 11 | Wednesday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
8 p.m. | $41 | ||
June 12 | Thursday | 8 p.m. | $43 |
June 13 | Friday | 8 p.m. | $46 |
June 14 | Saturday | 6 p.m. | $48 |
June 15 | Sunday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
6:30 p.m. | $39 | ||
June 16June 17 | Monday Tuesday | No Shows | |
June 18 | Wednesday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
8 p.m. | $41 | ||
June 19 | Thursday | 8 p.m. | $43 |
June 20 | Friday | 8 p.m. | $46 |
June 21 | Saturday | 2 p.m. | $46 |
8 p.m. | $48 | ||
June 22 | Sunday | 2 p.m. (closing) | $46 |
