Drama class to present murdery mystery dinner

Darlington's Upper School Drama class will present "Polter-Heist," an audience participation murder mystery by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, March 25 and 27 at 7 p.m. in Dodd Banquet Room.

"Our guests will enjoy a delicious New England-style buffet dinner while the cast keeps a low profile," said parent Susie Harton, who is helping to coordinate the event. "The main show will begin after dinner."
   

The action takes place at The Mouldering Pines Inn, where the Bogeyman Outreach Organization (BOO), a support group for ghosts, is holding its annual convention. As BOO members, guests will observe a séance, meet the Inn's ghoul-in-residence, and learn dark secrets about every cast member.

Besides Madam Zelda and the Professor, guests will also meet Phyllis and Jim Lodge, the Inn's squabbling owners; Dana Skullery and Fox Smolder, from BOO's Washington, D.C., chapter; and Janet from Another Planet, a DJ with a past.

Will Madam Zelda help the ghost relocate? Will the Lodges stop arguing long enough to get their hands on the treasure map? Is the Professor who he claims to be? And who committed the murder? The murder? That’s right—the murder! Someone will be ruthlessly murdered at the end of the show, and it’s up to our guests to solve the crime! Prizes will be awarded to the first people to correctly guess both the murderer and the motive.

Tickets for the dinner and show are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Seating is limited, so order tickets now. For information and reservations, e-mail ticket requests to boxoffice@darlingtonschool.org. Tickets may also be purchased March 23-25 during lunch in the dining hall. Students may purchase tickets by whiteslip.