

Ira Levin's Deathtrap
Ira Levin
Awards & Recognition
Nominee: Four 1978 Tony Awards, including Best Play Winner! 1980 Edgar Award for Best Play
Seemingly comfortable in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a string of recent failures and a shortage of funds.
When a student in his writing seminar sends him a new script – a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit – Sidney sees an opportunity.
With his wife’s help, he devises a plan to “collaborate” with the student, an idea which the younger man quickly accepts.
Suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness that builds to a still-startling finale.
"A classic thriller, a genre with a style, a manner and an audience of its own. If you like thrillers, do see it. I promise you that it is vintage."
— New York Post
"The intricately fashioned plot contortions brought gasps, the comedy lines drew delighted chortles."
— The Hollywood Reporter
"Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy… Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It's good for you."
— Cue Magazine
"If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try Deathtrap."
— Time Magazine
| Character |
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| Myra Bruhl |
| Clifford Anderson |
| Helga Ten Dorp |
| Porter Milgrim |
| Sidney Bruhl |
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Deathtrap is a play written by Ira Levin and published by Dramatists Play Service .
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