Mystery, Suspense, and Humor Take the Stage in November at ÐÔÊÓ½ç
Published: November 2, 2026.
ÐÔÊÓ½ç students will bring mystery, suspense and unexpected twists to life this November as the Philip Lynch Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Celebration with Ira Levin's acclaimed comedy-thriller, Deathtrap.
Performances will take place Nov. 13-15 and Nov. 19-22 at the Philip Lynch Theatre on the ÐÔÊÓ½ç campus. The production showcases the talents of ÐÔÊÓ½ç students both on stage and behind the scenes, providing valuable hands-on learning experiences in performance and theatrical production.
Deathtrap is a suspense-filled comedy-thriller known for its twists, dark humor and unexpected surprises. As part of the theatre's milestone 50th Anniversary Celebration, the production highlights the personalized, hands-on learning experiences that help ÐÔÊÓ½ç students develop professional skills in performance, production and creative collaboration.
The cast features ÐÔÊÓ½ç students Carter Irysh, Ellen Johnson, Devin Kenebrew, Samantha Howe and Jo Jarmuz, who bring the story's memorable characters to life.
Behind the scenes, ÐÔÊÓ½ç students also contribute to the production's technical operations and stage management. Toby Nguyen serves as stage manager, Sydney Kaczorowski is the sound operator, and Joseph Parker is the lighting operator. The production is directed by Dr. Kevin Trudeau, with ÐÔÊÓ½ç Professor Andrew Nelson serving as technical director and Jeni Donahue designing costumes.
Performance times include 7:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday during the first weekend. During the second weekend, performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with 2:30 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. ÐÔÊÓ½ç students may attend for $3 with a valid ÐÔÊÓ½ç ID. Tickets can be purchased through the by selecting the "Buy Tickets" link. The box office opens one hour before each performance.
Recommended for audiences age 13 and older, Deathtrap runs approximately two hours.
Originally presented on the Philip Lynch Theatre stage in 1983, Deathtrap returns as a fitting tribute to five decades of theatrical excellence and student involvement at ÐÔÊÓ½ç.
For more information, follow the Philip Lynch Theatre on social media @pltlewisu, call the box office at (815) 836-5500 or email boxoffice@lewisu.edu.
ÐÔÊÓ½ç is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, ÐÔÊÓ½ç is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
