Roosevelt Intermediate School Of Westfield Proudly Presents Mystery At Whimbowly Manor

Submitted by Jeffrey T. Hamilton

Roosevelt Intermediate School is proud to present this year’s fall drama, Mystery at Whimbowly Manor. Written by Natasha L. Cederberg, ”Whimbowly” is a heart-warming comedy about a lady, a lord, a necklace, a dinner party, and a batty, upside down, turned around detective that must phone the police!

Lady White (played by Jenny O’Connell) has a diamond necklace that disappears after a dinner party. So, a police detective named Bradley Baxter (played by Ethan Berman) is called in to find out where the prized possession has gone. The case seems simple enough to Lady White’s husband (Nick Guerriero) and daughter (Sarah Laide), but when bumbling Detective Baxter arrives and sends the household (Anthony Butera, Rachel Hamelburg, Emma Herber)and its staff (Christina Arida, Olivia Ebel, Emma Hamilton, Vincent Mora, Elizabeth Rosenberg) into chaos and frustration, the case becomes anything but simple.

Neighbors (Eva Boyes, Brianna Hatch, Caitlin Haviland, Sara Kirschner, Julia Sackett, Julia Salvato, Alexandra Sica, Lauren Triarsi, and Cristian Vozza) are invited and not allowed to leave; accusations fly left and right; and comical misunderstandings multiply. Detective Baxter is bound and determined not to leave until he can proclaim, “case closed!” at Whimbowly Manor.

Hope Banta, Matthew Cafiero, Maeve Collins, Sam Jackman, Tomas Taaffe, round out the rest of the cast and there is a terrific stage crew of 20 students. This caper is directed by Kimberly Jonny and stage managed by Erika Hodges. If you’re a fan of “Brit-coms”, “Downton Abbey” or interested in seeing where Agatha Christie meets Inspector Clouseau, then this show is for you!

Performances are at Roosevelt Intermediate School, located at 301 Clark Street, Westfield on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $10 which can be bought on-line at RISBOOKTIX.com, or $10 at the door. For ticket information, e-mail Nina at RooseveltTickets@gmail.com or call 908-789-4560for the box office. Mystery at Whimbowly Manor is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.