After a terrifying car crash, Cassandra wakes up with no memory of who she is—or who she can trust. Her devoted husband, Wagner, whisks her away to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping the familiar setting will bring her memories back. But when her sister Juniper shows up uninvited, the lines between truth and illusion start to blur. As the storm rages and secrets unravel, Cassandra must decide which version of her life to believe—before it’s too late.
Twisting between dark comedy and psychological thriller, Deadly Memories will keep you guessing, gasping, and laughing right up to its shocking finale.
Keywords: Thriller, comedy, mystery, scary
Premiered at Port Stanley Festival Theatre, July/August 2026
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Acts: 2
Run time: 120 minutes
Content notes: Contains gunshot, violence, loud noises, swearing
Cast size: 3 actors
Male roles: 1
Female roles: 2
Casting breakdown:
CASSANDRA (33) — Intelligent and kind, but vulnerable after waking from a coma with no memory of her past. As unsettling events unfold, she must determine who she can trust—and whether she can trust herself.
WAGNER (35) — Cassandra’s charming, attentive husband. Good-natured and slightly bumbling, he is determined to help Cassandra recover her memories, though there may be more to him than meets the eye.
JUNIPER (38) — Cassandra’s wealthy, outspoken older sister. Sharp, confident, and fiercely protective, she has a contentious relationship with Wagner and insists she is the one person Cassandra can trust.
"The audience laughs, cheers and gasps through this fast-paced and entertaining show... An exciting and twisty reveal-filled second half that you’ll have to see to believe."
-- Entertain This Thought
"A suspenseful mystery that balances comedy with genuine tension, keeping everyone guessing until the very end."
-- 94.1 myFM News
