The Deadly Turning Point As the Trippett Ballet company rehearsed their new production, "American Gun", a series of events proved that violent title to be prophetic. When the overbearing head of the company, Susan Trippett, is found resting in peace in her bloodied bedroom one night, solo dancer Pauline Lyons tries to prove the innocence of Colleen, the suspected dancer she is coaching. Pauline investigates the luxurious Trippett estate in Atlanta, where the company is shocked and nervous - everyone from the ambitious dancer who would do anything for the lead role, to Susan's young husband, known for his grand dancing. . . after hours. There are many suspects, though, and the first act is choreographed with blackmail and jealousy. Not to mention the threat of more murder.