Getting down to “The Business of Murder”

The curtains open and instantly you are swept away to another world, where murder is considered simply business.
On November 18, Southern University’s Fine Arts Department opened the play “The Business of Murder,” to the general public in the Haydin Hall Theatre.
Directed by Professor George Whitfield, the production was centered on Jeff Stone, a lonely, deranged, mild-mannered businessman with a horrific past and makes you wonder can a person be too sane?
Obsessed with two antagonists from his past, he seeks revenge, but not the way most people expect.
Stone tries to attack mentally instead of physically.
After realizing he can no longer hold onto the pain, he seeks to find the people who done him harm.
Detective John Hallett, smart and arrogant and the sophisticated, respected reporter and actress Dee Redmond are sought because their claim to fame ruined Stone’s life.
The encounter seems to be painless until he tells of his plan, to the seemingly naive twosome.
Shortly after the encounter he is fooled into thinking he has won and vengeance is his.
Little does he know the story has just begun and death is only a step a way.
This play set in the present time, is filled with dialogue, schemes and betrayal and proves that the past is not forgotten and what goes around will come around.
The play showcases the acting talents of three SU students. ReNaudo Porch (Detective John Hallett), a junior business major, Katorri Alexander (Jeff Stone), a senior majoring in theatre and Tamara Washington (Dee Redmond), a sophomore criminal justice major.
“The Business of Murder,” open November 18-22, admission is one dollar for students and five for adults. The curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.
If interested in a play that will have you wanting to see more, then this play is for you. So grab a seat and discover what is “The Business of Murder.”