What Is Susan's Secret?

an American farce by Michael and Susan Parker, Directed by Lisa Sodman Elzinga
Oct. 17-18, 24-25-26*, 2014
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At first, elderly innkeepers Michael and Susan Edwards (Chris Klaver and Beth Webb) appear to be bordering on senility —but they are clever con artists using an elaborate check-in form to trick guests into doing tasks and improvements at the inn. Plumbers, tile layers, carpenters and electricians are recruited to do work they never expected. The characters vary from the world’s most boring man, (his wife says he’s had charisma bypass surgery), to a young couple on their honeymoon. Twelve guests are played by four actors: Laura Croff Wheaton, Linda Granger, Michael Mahoney and M.D. Nelson.

So, what is Susan’s secret? Find out in the last few seconds of the show!

*This Sunday matinee will be dessert only.

The Garage Sale

a play by Jane Shipley Zussman
Directed by Linda Granger
March 13*, 14* & 15*, 2015
“Starlight Lite”: A Dessert- Only Show
…with an actual garage sale in the dining room! Guests are welcome to contribute gently used non-clothing items to the sale.

This funny, touching, hour-long show introduces us to a rag doll (Angela Dill) and a teddy bear (Chris Klaver) who meet for the first time when they are put up for sale in a two-family garage sale. These seemingly incompatible toys romp through dilemmas of love and loss that are decidedly grown-up, as they face life’s challenges and barriers to intimacy. Up for debate are such topics as the existence of Santa Claus and what it means to be “anatomically correct.”

*The entire run of this show will be
dessert only, no dinners

Camelot

a musical by Alan Jay Lerner (book and lyrics) and Frederick Loewe (music)
Directed by Linda Granger
Musical Direction by James Geer
Choreography by Elizabeth Todd
May 8-9, 15-16-17*, 2015
This beloved musical tells of King Arthur (Marty Underhill) and his bride, Guenevere. Arthur’s ideal kingdom of Camelot is threatened by illegitimate Mordred plotting to gain the throne and by Guinevere falling in love with Arthur’s gallant knight and friend, Sir Lancelot. Will they destroy Arthur’s “round table” of knights who would use their might for right?

Enjoy classic songs, including “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “How to Handle a Woman”, “I Loved You Once In Silence,” “Camelot” and more.

*This Sunday matinee will be dessert only.

Please Welcome Lansing Catering/International Catering Services!

Starlight Dinner Theatre would like to welcome Lansing Catering, also known as International Catering Services, for our Tenth Season. They have extensive experience catering and provide an experienced professional service staff.  We look forward to working with them.

LSJ Letter To The Editor:
More should check out Starlight Dinner Theatre

Lately I have met a number of folks living in the Lansing area who never heard of the Starlight Dinner Theatre or if they have, know very little about it or that it is located in a large room at the Waverly East Intermediate School at 3131 W. Michigan Ave. I consider it to be one of Lansing’s unique treasures where adults can see a play (usually a comedy) preceded by a wholesome catered dinner, including desserts and beverages (non-alcoholic). With soft lighting at circular tables seating eight people, guests can relax and visit while dining before the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Show-only patrons, who do not wish to have dinner, are also seated at the tables according to when they made their reservations and as soon as they find their assigned table. I hope more people become aware of its uniqueness and learn more about the coming shows by calling (517) 243-6040 or checking the website at www.starlightdinnertheatre.com. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences there as did my late husband.
Mary Bridget Monaghan
Lansing
Published March 14, 2014

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