Northwoods Performing Arts will present The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society's First Attempt at Murder, a comedy by Pat Cook, beginning Friday, October 9, at the Circle Moon Theatre in Newport.

In Cook's fast-moving comedy, the Marquis Crossing Ladies Society for the Arts decides to create its own murder mystery after discovering that producing someone else's play means paying royalties. Their conclusion is simple: "Anybody can write a murder."

The ladies set out to create an elaborate, operatic murder-mystery dinner theater production. But their plans take a decidedly unexpected turn when two actual fugitives on the run arrive on the scene and become entangled in the group's theatrical ambitions.

Before long, the distinction between the play they're creating and the trouble unfolding around them becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.

The result is a comic tangle of murder plots, mistaken identities, theatrical egos, unexpected guests and the sort of escalating confusion that makes a good farce so much fun.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, October 9 – Roasted Pork Loin (Country Snack Shack)
Saturday, October 10 - Roasted Pork Loin (Country Snack Shack)
Friday, October 16 – Marry Me Shrimp over Fettuccini (HooRay’s Catering)
Saturday, October 17 – Country Fried Steak (Owen’s Catering)
Friday, October 23 – Beef Taco/Chicken Enchilada (Mi Pueblo Restaurant)
Saturday, October 24 — Matinee (No Dinner) Doors open 1pm, Show 2 pm

The theatre's popular Dinner Show option is $35, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m., and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Show-only tickets are also available.

Tickets may be purchased online at northwoodsperformingarts.com, by calling 208-448-1294, or in person at Seeber's Pharmacy in Newport.