by Kaylynn Miner

Introducing DWHS’ newest stars!

   The cast for DWHS’ latest production has been working hard after school to prepare the production of “How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (in 15 simple steps).” 

You can view the play on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7pm, and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1pm.

The plot takes place in the Michilin Family mansion, on a stormy night. The cast consists of 14 members, The Host/Miss Penelope played by Kyra Johnson, the Housekeeper/Miss Gwyneth played by Lilly Clark, the Maid/Miss Sherry played by Kaylynn Miner, the Pianist/Harmony Kline played by Avery Weathersbee, the Gossip/Gabby Reynolds played by Annaka Haynes, the Celebrity/ Charlotte Beauregard played by Jaiden Tayor, The Lawyer aka Jamie Wilhelm Esquiris played by Sydney Smith, The Free Spirit aka Venus Starship played by Faith Collins, The Groundskeeper aka Mr. Hannibal Lattice played by Reilley Detellum-Goff, The Doctor aka Dr. Jennifer Nightingale played by Aly Gobin, The Ladykiller aka Hugh Glover played by Creighton Johnson, The Writer aka Gregory Hemingway played by Jacob Blanton, The Lost Traveler aka Markie DeMarco played by Ava Gladhart, and The Inspector aka Charles Enigma played by Kole Franken. 

Caution SPOILERS!!! - 

The play begins with the host, Miss Penelope introducing herself and welcoming her guests. As the play progresses and the Maid invites and introduces all the new guests, suspicious activities begin. Miss Penelope continues to bring questionable items onto the stage and seems to be plotting something. 

Once all the guests arrive and settle in, a storm breaks loose and causes the bridge to go out, leaving everyone stuck at the family mansion. Everyone begins to panic. Then suddenly, the lights go out, and something terrible happens, leaving the audience to figure out what happened and “whodunnit.”