Comedic murder mystery play 'Women in Jeopardy' speaks of divorce, friendship and new love in mid-life

'Women in Jeopardy' stage play actors pictured are Stacy Melich, Parris Sarter, & Valeka Jessica. (Courtesy of Casey Gardner Ford)

Wendy MacLeod’s comedic play “Women in Jeopardy” has been described as “‘Sex and the City’ meets ‘Murder, She Wrote.'” The modern comedy-murder-mystery tells the story of three 40-something divorcée friends, and two of them have suspicions about the other’s creepy new boyfriend.

The show is a production of Georgia Ensemble Theatre, opening Feb. 16 and running through March 5. Atlanta-based playwright and screenwriter Topher Payne is directing the show, and he joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom along with actors Stacy Melich and Parris Sarter

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