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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (March 1, 2011) — For one night only, be transported to the Pink Flamingo where quirky characters, a murder mystery and entertaining singing will bring dinner theater to life at Milligan College. Associated Ladies for Milligan (ALM) proudly presents “Karaoke Killer,” an original play by Joh Mann, on Saturday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in Milligan’s McCormick Dining Center.
This murder mystery dinner theater is the first production of its kind at Milligan and is an opportunity to enjoy an entertaining evening while supporting a worthwhile cause.
“This play is intended to bring us together as a community, build relationships and ultimately raise money for scholarships,” said Clarinda Jeanes, Milligan’s first lady and founding president of ALM.
ALM is a ministry comprised of Milligan alumni, faculty and friends who work together to raise money for student scholarships, build campus community and enrich women’s ministry in the community. The proceeds from “Karaoke Killer” will benefit ALM and its mission to support students in need.
Dinner guests will be seated in the Pink Flamingo and served a gourmet café spread in the transformed McCormick Dining Center. The plot surrounds the night’s fictional karaoke contest, which will determine which character wins $10,000 and bragging rights to the best karaoke act in the state. As tension builds and competition gets stiff, lives will be lost. Questions will surface as clues are pieced together.
While most productions instruct audiences to “sit back and enjoy the evening,” this mystery theater encourages detective participation. Each table will have an opportunity to ask a character three questions and then take a stab at the killer’s identity.
The 10-member cast is comprised of Milligan faculty, staff, alumni and students who have offered their time and talent in support of future students.
Phyllis Fox, Milligan’s director of church relations and Youth in Ministry, plays the ditzy Bonnie Lass.
“I laughed until I cried reading the script,” said Fox. “It’s guaranteed to be a great evening for a great cause.”
Other characters include B.G. Wannabe, played by senior Sam Skeirik; Weinhold Barfly, performed by Dr. Bob Mahan, professor of accounting at Milligan; and Hooda Thunkit, played by Milligan student Carshala Davis.
“Karaoke Killer” is directed by Melanie Yodkins, a 2010 graduate of Milligan’s fine arts theater program.
“People who are looking for a fun night out would certainly benefit from coming,” said Yodkins. “Dinner theater is a great date night and an experience that everyone should have.”
Tickets are $50; all proceeds benefit ALM. To order tickets, call 423.461.8710.