Murder by the Book

 

Press Release: Windsor Public Library Actors to Perform “Murder by the Book” at Windsor High’s Lois White Theater on Saturday June 22nd, 7PM

Windsor Public Library actors will perform Murder by the Book, a play by Laura Teasdale, sponsored by Mystery Writer Louise Penny, on Saturday, June 22nd, 7PM at Windsor High School’s Lois White Theater.

Popular Canadian Mystery Writer Louise Penny noticed the struggles that many public libraries were having with fundraising so decided to help out. She commissioned Canadian Playwright Laura Teasdale to craft this laugh-out-loud whodunit. Louise Penny now pays the royalties for each performance so that if a library anywhere wishes to perform Murder by the Book, it may do so without charge.

Friends of Windsor Library President Ruth Doiron is the impetus behind this play production and plays the role of Bill/Rocky. “When I found out about this play, I knew we had to do it,” said Doiron, who has been instrumental in recruiting actors, stoking excitement, finding/creating props, and assisting with rehearsals. “It’s such a fun play, and we’re really excited to perform it for you.”

Kris Garnjost is directing the play and also plays the role of Steve/Walter. "We are having a lot of fun rehearsing this show, and I know that's going to translate to a lot of fun for the audience. This is a very silly show!"

Other actors include Melissa Ayres (Shelagh/Mrs P), Barbara Ball (Lucy), Roger Barraby (Danny/Kirk), Karen Lipinczyk (Sarah/Sally), Amy McMullen (Hillary/Wendy), and Sandi Soho (Dorie).

The theater has over 400 seats, so probably no need to make a reservation, but if you'd like to, you're welcome to email librarian@windsorlibrary.org . As a fundraiser for the library, a donation of any amount will get you a seat in the audience. You can make your donation either online, at the library, or on the night of the event (or dress rehearsal) with cash or a check made out to the Windsor Public Library.

If you can’t make it on 6/22, we’d be delighted to see you on Friday, 6/21, 7PM for our dress rehearsal at the same location. (Please do email librarian@windsorlibrary.org or call the library at 802-674-2556 if you plan on attending the dress rehearsal!)

We hope to see you there!

SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd, 7PM: MURDER BY THE BOOK – A PLAY BY LAURA TEASDALE, SPONSORED BY LOUISE PENNY.
At Windsor High School’s Lois White Theater.
The town of Two Spruce is about to lose their beloved library. A team of volunteer actors come to its financial rescue by staging a murder mystery. But on opening night a real murder most foul threatens to thwart their theatrical aspirations. Lucy the Librarian and a team of quirky volunteer actors scramble to solve the crime before the curtain rises and the library is lost forever.
A fundraiser for the Windsor Public Library with an all-local cast!
Suggested donation to attend: $15, but any donation amount gets you a seat!