Sleuth (RWT)

What a twisted tale! This hard to "review" without spoiler alerts. You'll just have to take my word that this psycho-thriller is entertaining and engaging throughout. Playing Andrew Wyke, Jeff Magnuson supercharges the energy, both verbal and physical, as the larger-than-life game-playing mystery writer cajoling his wife's new boyfriend, played by Joseph Mull, into a bizarre burglary plot. Joe keeps pace, contrasts and shines in the various aspects of his character. Newcomers Josh Plum and Colt Sutton round out the cast nicely. The set by Bob Nees is beautifully convincing as Wyke's country manor house, well dressed and extensively "propped" by Melody and Ray Kurtis. Costumes by Kris Maier are fun, too, from smoking jackets to a clown suit. Lighting (Tim Fox) and Sound (John Herrbach) add to the mood and the surprises. Congrats to Director Mary K. Hodges-Nees for at last bringing Anthony Shaffer's play to the Riverwalk stage, and making it clear why it is his most popular work.

Sleuth continues through Feb. 24 -- 7pm Bargain Thursdays $8/$108pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun - $12/$14Reservations 482-5700 - www.riverwalktheatre.com