Embassy Theatre proudly presents its 2026 Season opener, Checkmate, an original play by Sawyer Jenkins
February 13 & 14 at 8 pm
February 15 at 2 pm
TICKETS: $15
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SYNOPSIS
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Todd Shultz has been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, Kelly. For five straight hours, detectives Barney and Judy have been harassing, manipulating, and interrogating Todd. Throughout this story, Todd is being painted as a terrible man as he tries in every fiber of his being to claim his innocence.
RATING
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This production is considered Rated R. It contains adult language, violence, guns, flashing lights, and sensitive topics.
CAST
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Todd Shultz: Jack Tabb
Kelly Kingston: Lily Jackson
Nicholas Barney: Ben Dixon
Hank Judy: Ian Donoway
Macy Ruth: Mel Rice
CREW
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Director / Playwright: Sawyer Jenkins
Stage Manager: Amy Green
Costumes: Danise Whitlock
Technical Director: Tyler Gilks
Producer / Intimacy Coordinator: Denise Gilks
Fight Choreographer: Andrew Watkins
Makeup / Stage Crew: Lily Riley
Light Operator: Tyler James Woods
Sound Operator: Brock Dunnington
Public Relations (PR): Skylar Lane
Fundraiser Chairwoman: Brianna Howell
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