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"Murder with the Stars ... 
or 
"This script is a killer"

Adapted from the murder mystery 
“Celebrity Celebrations” by Stephanie Chambers"

May 2, 2009

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE
 OFFICER'S CLUB

Social 6:00-7:00, Dinner 7:00-?

Written/Directed
by

ARLAN PONDER &
JOPLIN SELL

in cooperation with

Noon Kiwanis Club's

THANKS, Teresa & Rebecca

 





CAST OF CHARACTERS

RoseyAnn Barre
played by

Jennifer Rupe

(1952-present) 
An Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress, comedienne and writer. She became famous in the early 1980s with her stand-up comedy routine and her unglamorized portrayal of the typical American working-class housewife.


(white trash
 version)

Mae West
played by

Charliss Randall

(1893-1980) 
She was an actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol, who was known for her bawdy double entendres. One of the more controversial stars of her day, she was an early supporter of the women’s liberation movement, but stated she wasn’t a feminist. 


(Full Hollywood
 glam version)

Shere
played by

Viola Penner

(1946-present)
 An American pop singer-songwriter, actor, director and record producer, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy, an Emmy, three Golden Globe Awards and a People’s Choice Award for her work in film, music and television. 


(any version)

Robb Zombee
played by

Arlan Ponder

(1965-present)
 A musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer, he founded the rock band White Zombie before striking out on a solo career. He has established himself as a successful film director having directed several major motion pictures and two remakes of the horror classics Halloween and Halloween 2..

Johnny Goodmann
played by

Alan Hale

(1952-present)
 A Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning actor. The 12 time Saturday Night Live host appeared as “Mighty” Mack McTeer opposite Dan Aykroyd in the film Blues Brothers 2000, however, health problems eventually force him to retire the character. 

Janis Joplin
played by

Joplin Sell

Janis Joplin (Joplin Sell) (1943-1970)
 The first goddess of rock. She has a raw iron soul and sings like a blues mamma. She keeps begging God to buy her a Mercedes Benz, but so far he hasn’t. 

 
(Pearl Days, big hat glasses and boas)

Fred Astaire
played by

Larry Drake

(1899-1987) 
A debonair man who can sing and danced like no other. People say he gave Ginger class and she gave me sex appeal. Being a perfectionist, he practiced all the time. 

Ginger Rogers
played by

Patricia Drake

(1911-1995) 
She is a dazzling singer, dancer and actor, who won an Academy Award for “Kitty Foyle”. When she retired from Hollywood fame, she bought a dairy farm. She is very attached to my dairy cows. 


(Singing in the
 Rain style)

Marilyn Monroe
played by

Lisa Materne

Marilyn Monroe (Lisa Materne) (1926-1962) 
She is a sex goddess, singer, actor and model, who spent part of her childhood unloved in an orphanage. But now she’s loved by all the men in the world. She is a member of the “Rat Pack”.

Judy Garland
played by

Larisa Hoke

 (1922-1969) 
Having sung and danced in 32 feature films, she is one of the world’s greatest entertainers. She is also a member of the “Rat Pack”.


(Dorothy version)

John Wayne
played by

Jeremy Colbert

(1907-1979) 
Born Marion Robert Morrison, he never legally changed his name to John Wayne. He’s been far more than just a celluloid cowboy. He is a legend – a man who commands respect. 

Patsy Cline
played by

Nancy Hoke

(1932-1963)
 A country music sensation with a voice people say was never to be forgotten, she started “entertaining” neighbors when she was only three.  

Rita Hayworth 
played by

Leah Freeman

(1918-1987) 
She is an actress, singer and dancer. Her most famous role was as Gilda. Some people have branded her as the screen’s sultry love goddess. She married a prince. Her face was painted on the atomic bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima – not sure if this was a compliment or not.  


(full glam version)

Lucille Ball
played by

Pat Mishkin

Lucille Ball (Pat Mishkin) (1911-1989) 
She was the lady who has made thousands of people laugh with her films and TV shows for over 50 years. She dyed her hair red, so she really isn’t a redhead.

Groucho Marx
played by

Mike Mishkin

 (1890-1977) 
The most famous of the Marx Brothers, he is known for one-liners about elephants and pajamas and so on. He set fire to the first film made as the Marx Brothers because he thought it was bad. He never work with children or animals except for Harpo.

FBI Agent Phylis Phlatfoot
played by

Michele Rollins

Phylis Phlatfoot (Michele Rollins)
 
An FBI agent, who loves to solve puzzles, this “G-man” isn’t just a regular flatfoot. She uses her “influence” to get people to tell her exactly what she needs to know to “catch her man.” 

THANKS 
SO MUCH 
FOR YOUR 
BEHIND THE 
SCENES WORK  !!!




CAN YOU BELIEVE THE CHANGES ???



THE PRESENTATION

You’ve been invited to spend a night with the “stars.” Yes there are stars at this event – both those in the sky and those from the silver screen. The famous entrepreneur, Ivan Tore, founder of the Tore capacitor, which allows for time travel, has gathered both friend … and foe … from across time to a party at the Officers’ Club at Holloman Air Force Base.

Unfortunately not everyone he has invited enjoys the prospect of spending a night with the person many have deemed “His Arrogancy.” Having made his fortune in the research and development field, his “lucky” break came when he mistakenly found he could travel backward in time. 

Though the main purpose of tonight’s celebration is unknown, many of the Who’s Who in attendance have speculated Ivan might have found the way to go forward in time. However, for some in attendance there are other reasons they’ve attended the celebration. 

RoseyAnn Barre and Robb Zombee are here to discuss each of their future endeavors in the film industry, while Marilyn Monroe “plays” with the boys. Patsy Cline will be “crying” the blues, Janis Joplin will be looking for her “Bobby McGee.” 

Ivan hadn’t counted on the impact of having this many egos in one spot and paid the ultimate price. Some people considered Ivan arrogant, flashy and irresponsible. While others were less polite with one participant uttering the words: “His obtuseness was legendary. He should have been killed years earlier.”

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to solve this unfortunate case and nab the murderer(s) before they can do any more damage. Work quickly, use your best investigative skills, listen to what is being said and whatever you do … don’t take anyone for their word.


This is a joint presentation between the Noon Kiwanis Club and the 
Cloudcroft Light Opera Company.
Have fun!!!


PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

THE PLACE WHERE IT HAPPENED !!

AND CONTINUED TO HAPPEN !!!


IT WAS ALL IN THE DETAILS !!!


THE SECRET WAS ASKING QUESTIONS ???>

THANKS FOR

ALL YOUR

PARTICIPATION.

FUN WAS HAD BY ALL !!!


AND THE 
GRAND PRIZE 
WINNER IS...



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