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What Is Susan's Secret?

An American farce by Michael and Susan Parker
Directed by Lisa Sodman Elzinga | October 17-18 & 24-26*, 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 Michael Nelson.
So, what is Susan’s secret? Find out in the last few seconds of the show!

*This Sunday matinee will be dessert only.


Cast

Michael - Chris Klaver
Susan - Beth Webb
Bobby/Jeffrey/Paul - M.D. Nelson
Jenny/Penny/Kelly - Laura Croff Wheaton
Larry/Bill/Murray - Mike Mahoney
Jean/Julie/Bertha - Linda Granger

Technical Staff & Crew

Director: Lisa Sodman Elzinga
Assistant Director: Jan Ross
Producer:  Linda Granger
Stage Manager:  Susan DeRosa
Technical Director:  Jim Lorenz
Set Design: James Brunk
Set Construction: Jon Iversen
Set Painting:  Jon Iversen, Jim Lorenz, James Brunk, Bill Woodland
Set Dressing:  Lisa Sodman Elzinga
Set Transportation:  Chris Klaver
Lighting Design & Engineer:  Jim Lorenz
Sound Design: Jim Lorenz
Sound Engineer:  Jim Lorenz
Costumers:  Susan Derosa, Jan Ross, Jamie Wakley, Laura Croff Wheaton
Backstage Crew:  Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach, Mary Pomeroy, Jan Ross
Dress Rehearsal Photographer: Steve Scarborough
Publicity, Reservations:  Linda Granger
Program:  Jane Zussman
Box Office: Erin Hamlin, Chris Kennedy, Terry Minor, Dan Pappas
Dining Room Manager: Elizabeth Todd
Table Centerpieces:
Mary Herrbach

Dinner Menu

HORS D'OEUVRES:
Cheese tray

ENTREE:

Grilled & Seasoned Chicken Breast (6 oz)

SERVED WITH:
  • Roasted Red Skinned Potatoes
  • Mixed Vegetables with sautéed onions
  • Tossed House Salad or Apple Harvest Salad with assorted dressings:  Ranch, Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Poppy Seed
  • Dinner Roll with Butter

DESSERTS:

Cheesecake with fruit or Apple Pie

BEVERAGES:

Coffee, Ice-Tea, Lemonade, Bottled Water

VEGETARIAN ENTREE:

Pasta with cooked vegetables


Dessert Matinee

Mini Gateaux (mini-cakes approx 2 ½” square) – 2 per customer

BEVERAGES:

Coffee, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Bottled Water

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Starlight Dinner Theatre General Information

Mailing Address:
Starlight Dinner Theatre
225 Leland Place, Lansing, MI 48917

Performance Address:
Waverly East Intermediate School
3131 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917

Location for West Side Story - Outside Downtown Lansing

Contact Us: 
starlightdinnertheatre@yahoo.com 
Friday & Saturday* Performance Schedule:
Box Office opens at 6:00 pm
Dinner is served at 6:30 pm
Show begins at 7:30 pm
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Sunday Performance Schedule:
Box Office opens at 1:00 pm
Desserts are served at 1:30 pm
Show begins at 2:00 pm

Specific show information is listed in our season brochure or online schedule.
Reservations Required for Dinner & Show:

Reservations for Friday dinners must be made and confirmed by one of our staff members either by email or phone by the Tuesday evening before (72 hours before).  Reservations for Saturday dinner and Sunday dessert must be made and confirmed by one of our staff members either by email or phone the Wednesday evening before.
Make an Online Reservation Request!
Email Us: starlight.reservations@gmail.com
Call us: (517) 599-2779

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