Crime And Comedy Unite In Unique Maltese Falcon Adaptation!

Dashiell Hammett's beloved noir classic novel gets a decidedly comedic adaptation in this new production, premiering at the Laguna Playhouse in April 2026! 

What Is The Story?

Taking a sideways glance at the twisting tale of a detective who gets embroiled in a web of deceit involving a bejewelled falcon, The Maltese Falcon combines mystery and comedy with delightful results.

It seemed like a simple job for cynical private detective Sam Spade: keep tabs on a runaway sibling and her suspected lover. But soon both are dead, along with Spade's partner, and he's a suspect in the murders. But why were they all killed? The answer lies in a femme fatale who is hiding a wealth of secrets, a cabal of rough criminals, and a priceless jewelled falcon that everyone is determined to track down. Can Spade escape this tangled web of crime with his life?