The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

DAYTON — “Murder’s in the Heir” is a live theater production of a murder mystery-comedy, which will be audience interactive. It is a gripping tale filled with mystery, intrigue, and plenty of plot twists. Set in a grand estate filled with secrets, the play follows the investigation into the murder of the wealthy tycoon Simon Starkweather. With a colorful cast of characters, including conniving relatives and suspicious servants, “Murder’s in the Heir” promises thrills and chills at every turn. This production is directed by Wolf Harter and features actors from the local area. Performances are Friday, May 10 at 7 pm, and again on Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. You can get your reserved seat tickets at the Liberty Theater website, or during office hours.

Notice: On May 15, “Hidden in Plain Sight”, a drug awareness program for parents, will be presented by the Coalition for Youth and Families to anyone over age 18 at 6-8 pm. Free pizza will be provided. Also, starting May 17, the Liberty Theater will begin showing movies on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, instead of 7:30. And finally, information night for participation in the fall production of Fiddler on the Roof will be May 22 at 6 pm at the theater. If you are interested in participating and cannot attend this meeting, please email mikeferrians@gmail.com. Auditions will be June 3, 5, and 6 from 4:30-7:30 pm each day, with possible callbacks on June 8. Rehearsals will begin the last week of August.