By Aaron Wright
pop editor
The Sooner Theatre will soon ask patrons, "whodunit?"
This will be the question of the hour beginning Thursday when the theater kicks off its annual murder mystery fundraiser.
This year's theme is "Death at Rehab: A Murderous Mystery Tour." The mystery unravels at a celebrity rehab center, full of recognizable stars, as Beatles songs, with rewritten lyrics, provide the background music.
Jud Foster and James Briggs, employees of the City of Norman, are the authors of this year's script.
"Every now and then, we kind of brainstorm about what would make a good play," said Foster.
The idea the two came up with this time is a mix between the classic story of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and the new show "Celebrity Rehab."
He said the play was specifically written for this year's show.
Even though he and Briggs penned the script, deciding on the outcomes and actions, Foster warned that there may be some surprises, even for them.
"In spite of what we've written, you never know how a rehab patient will react to their treatment," he said.
Jennifer Baker, executive director for the Sooner Theatre, described the show as quirky.
The audience will follow along as cast members, including some local celebrities and well-known community members, figure out the crime. Performers in this year's show include Mark Krittenbrink, Sharon Pyeatt, Charlene Bradley, Chris Maxon, Jody White, Jay Potts, Damon King, Kerri Green, Chelle Breedlove, Jud Foster, Terri Paden, Gaye Sayers, Kris Abbey and Nancy Coggins. Cast members will sell clues during the intermission; clues just provide extra income for the organization.
"Everything they do at that murder mystery really does raise money for here," said Baker.
At the end of the night, each table will cast their vote on the culprit of the crime.
The show will be held at The Hall at Old Town Plaza, 102 W. Eufala St., 6:30 p.m. Thursday to Feb. 13. The show is intended for adult audiences, 21 years and older. A cash bar will be available.
Tickets for the dinner and show are $50; the food is catered by Benevenutis Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased in advance in person at the Sooner Theatre box office or by phone at 321-9600 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
For more information, visit soonertheatre.org.
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