LCA Drama Dept. Presents 'Web Of Murder' This Weekend
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Staff Report-
WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present “Web of Murder” tonight, Friday and Saturday. This is a murder-mystery comedy by Jonathan Troy. Having been confined to a wheelchair for many years, the ailing and irritable Minerva Osterman has turned her isolated mansion into a virtual prison, not only for herself but for her spinster daughter, Stephanie, her long-suffering housekeeper, Nora, and her personal physician, Dr. Adler. Fearing that her death may be imminent, Minerva has drawn up her will and summoned her two nieces, Mary and Belle, so that she may confront all her possible heirs in person and watch their reactions as the will is read. Before revealing the contents of her will, however, a mysterious prediction that someone in the room will die before the weekend is over comes true. After that, more bodies turn up, and fear and suspicion grow among the remaining. The will disappears, a diabolical plot is revealed and then, at last, the murderer is unmasked, in a climax that is held off until the final perilous moments of the play. Performances are at 7 p.m. all three days. Tickets will be sold at the door; adults $6, students and senior citizens $4, and preschoolers are free. LCA is at 1093 S. CR 250E., Winona Lake. For more information, call 574-267-7265.
