GRAY – “A Spirited Night in Swanson Manor,” a presentation of the Good Shepherd Players, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 4 and 11, at Spring Meadow Golf and Country Club.

The murder-mystery dinner theater revolves around Ms. Laurie Swanson, who has invited guests to spend the night in a haunted mansion. They will be treated to deluxe accommodations, compliments of Alfred Dollarworth, her personal valet, and will enjoy a delicious meal prepared by her cook, Betty Crockpot. The highlight of the evening is sure to be a midnight seance by the mysterious Madame Laveau.

Of course, the Amazing Sandi, who delights in debunking the claims of the supernatural, will do her best to discredit Madame Laveau. Guests will also meet Dr. Levon Spengman from the local university and his graduate assistant, Rita Venkler. They’ve been invited to “bust” any ghosts that might show up unexpectedly.

Little do the guests realize that something dastardly is in the works.

Audience members will get to match wits the celebrity detective. The table of dinner-theater guests first to correctly identify the murderer will win a gift basket.

Tickets for the evening are $30 per person and may be reserved by calling 657-3880, or by going to www.goodshepumc.org and clicking on the Mystery Theater link. Special pricing available for a table of eight.