An Exclusive Staging of The Manor: An Immersive True Crime Performance
An immersive theatrical performance of The Manor, an acclaimed drama inspired by the infamous 1929 murder of Edward L. “Ned” Doheny Jr.
Admission
Admission to this event is free and open to everyone. Help us continue to offer free events by making a tax-deductible donation at https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/support.
Description
Since the days of AM radio and pulp magazines to today’s podcasts and documentaries, stories of murder 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 Theatre 40 will transform Doheny Memorial Library into an immersive theatrical stage for two performances of The Manor, an acclaimed drama inspired by the infamous 1929 murder 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.
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).
Related Event:
True Crime, History, and the Stories We Tell: Panel Discussion and Lost LA Screening
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 240
An immersive theatrical performance of The Manor, an acclaimed drama inspired by the infamous 1929 murder of Edward L. “Ned” Doheny Jr.
Admission
Admission to this event is free and open to everyone. Help us continue to offer free events by making a tax-deductible donation at https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/support.
Description
Since the days of AM radio and pulp magazines to today’s podcasts and documentaries, stories of murder 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 Theatre 40 will transform Doheny Memorial Library into an immersive theatrical stage for two performances of The Manor, an acclaimed drama inspired by the infamous 1929 murder 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.
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).
Related Event:
True Crime, History, and the Stories We Tell: Panel Discussion and Lost LA Screening
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 240