As we prepare for our upcoming production of "Murder for Two," we are acutely aware of the sensitivity surrounding themes of violence, particularly gun violence, in our community at this time. We want to assure our patrons and the broader community that we take this responsibility seriously.

Capital City Theatre has always believed in the power of art to inspire change and provoke meaningful conversations. In that spirit, we will use our platform to speak out against gun violence and promote dialogue on how we can work together to create a safer society for all.

Furthermore, we are committed to supporting those directly impacted by the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School. We will be contributing a portion of the ticket sales from "Murder for Two" to the United Way fund established to assist the families affected by this heartbreaking event.

We stand in solidarity with our community during this difficult time and remain dedicated to fostering healing and positive change through the arts.

Run time: 90 minutes, no intermission

 meet the cast and creatives

Gail Becker (Director) was born and raised in a western suburb of Chicago. She is a seasoned Cabaret performer and actress now making Madison her home. For the past 20 years she has made it a priority to further the careers of aspiring musical theatre artists by working independently as a Music Director and Instructor. Now in its sixth year, Gail also directs the Overture Center’s Jerry Ensemble. Gail has had numerous Cabaret engagements in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Naples, etc and her Performing credits include - Tour: Babes in Toyland. Chicago: High Society (Sunny), Chicago (June), Sunday in the Park with George (Frieda/Mrs.), Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie), Pirates of Penzance (Edith). Madison: Gypsy (Mazeppa) with Capital City Theatre; Tuck Everlasting (Mae), James and the Giant Peach with CTM. Her music directing credits in Madison include work with Edgewood College, CTM, and Madison Country Day School. In Chicago, Gail music directed and choreographed over 25 productions at local theatres and high schools. Instruction credits include: Capital City Theatre Conservatory, UW Madison Theatre Department, UW Summer Music Clinic, Overture’s Jerry Awards, CTM Academy, and TYA Director for MadCap. She has numerous private students who are either working in theatre or attending colleges and university for musical theatre. Gail also works as a freelance voice over artist. She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from Miami University. Learn more at www.gailbeckertalent.com and www.gailbeckerstudio.com.

Joe Kinosian (Book and Music). Writer/composer/performer, Murder for Two (World Premiere, Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Jeff Award winner, Best New Musical (with co-writer Kellen Blair) and Jeff Award nominee, Best Leading Actor; off-Broadway – Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle award nominations; international productions – Japan, Korea, China, England, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Mexico). Writer/composer, It Came From Outer Space (World Premiere, Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Jeff Award nominee, Best New Musical). Composer/solo performer, Todd vs. The Titanic (World Premiere, Adirondack Theatre Festival). Writer/composer/voice actor, Let’s Start A Coup! and Very Special Episodes (iHeart Originals podcasts). Regional director: She’s Alive!, The Foreigner. Regional actor: Two Pianos, Four Hands, An Act of God, The Nerd. Joe originally hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is thrilled to have his work represented in Madison, the city where he attended his first Tori Amos concert. www.joekinosian.com

Kellen Blair (Book and Lyrics) is the Drama Desk-nominated co-creator of Murder for Two, the murder mystery musical comedy that ran for a year off-Broadway and has been touring internationally since 2014. The show earned Kellen (and co-writer Joe Kinosian) the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Musical Work in Chicago and the ASCAP Foundation Mary Rodgers / Lorenz Hart Award for their contribution to musical theater. Kellen’s other work includes Todd vs. The Titanic (world premiere: Adirondack Theatre Festival, 2024), It Came From Outer Space (world premiere: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 2022), Scrooge In Love (written with composer Larry Grossman), and the Reva Shiner Comedy Award-winning Just Between the All of Us (world premiere: Bloomington Playwrights Project, 2021). www.kellenblair.com