LCA To Present 'The Butler Did It, Again!' May 1 To 3
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WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present “The Butler Did It, Again!” May 1, 2 and 3. This is a mystery comedy spoof by Tim Kelly. Written by the “master of outrageous comedy mysteries,” according to an LCA press release, this is a much-requested follow-up to the ever-popular “The Butler Did It.” Publisher and socialite, indomitable Miss Maple rents a plantation house, complete with menacing alligator, in the frightening swamp land of Louisiana. She wants to introduce her latest literary discovery, Ruth Dice, who has written a first novel titled “Conversations with a Ghoul.” Ruth has only contempt for the guests, who are classic detective prototypes like tough Chandler Marlow, chic Manhattan couple Rick and Laura Carlyle and westerner Tony Tallchief. She dismisses Louie Fan and gentle Father White as has-been hacks. Naturally, she’s the perfect candidate for murder. However, it’s the bizarre owner of the house of secrets, Jasper Van Dine, who’s discovered in the parlor with a scalpel, once belonging to Jack the Ripper, in his back. It’s up to the flakey detective writers to unravel the puzzle. Performances are at 7 p.m. 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.
