An Exclusive Staging of The Manor: An Immersive True Crime Performance

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 01:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

Doheny Memorial Library | Los Angeles

USC Visions and Voices
Publisher/HostUSC Visions and Voices
An Exclusive Staging of The Manor: An Immersive True Crime Performance
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An immersive theatrical performance of The Manor, an acclaimed drama inspired by the infamous 1929 M**der of Edward L. “Ned” Doheny Jr.
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Description

Since the days of AM radio and pulp magazines to today’s podcasts and documentaries, stories of M**der and scandal have captivated audiences and dominated our media landscape. As part of a series of events explore true crime’s past and present, the award-winning Beverly Hills company will transform Doheny Memorial Library into an immersive theatrical stage for two performances of , an acclaimed drama inspired by the infamous 1929 M**der of Edward L. “Ned” Doheny Jr.The immersive, site-specific adaptation invites audiences to move through the library while actors in period dress reenact key moments in the days leading up to the crime. Originally staged at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, this exclusive production offers USC students the opportunity to experience true crime as both historical memory and theatrical event—while reflecting on Doheny Library’s own contested origins.

The performance lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, and comfortable shoes are recommended.

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Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by Patty Johnson (USC Libraries), Nathan Masters (USC Libraries), Anne-Marie Maxwell (USC Libraries), and Micaela Rodgers (USC Libraries).


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Screening

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Doheny Memorial Library, Room 240

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Doheny Memorial Library, 3550 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, United States

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