Summer Dinner Theatre to present musical, murder mystery

NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Summer Dinner Theatre will present two entertaining shows this summer.

"Destination Rock and Roll" will be performed on June 18-22 and 25-29 and "Live and Let Spy" will be presented on July 16-20 and 23-27.

"Destination Rock and Roll" celebrates the sound of a nation and a generation coming of age. This dynamic show is a Rock 'n' Roll hit parade that explores the cities, streets and neighborhoods where the music was born. The audience will experience the electrifying journey of Rock 'n' Roll's iconic sounds from the vibrant 1950s to the colorful 2000s and beyond.

Tickets are $45 which includes the meal and the show. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner service and the performance starts at 6 p.m. Reservations are required, and business attire is expected. To order tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-rock-and-roll-tickets-906987462917?aff=oddtdtcreator

The cast is Mia Rodriguez and Madeline Grant of Alexandria, Phoenix Aura Woods of Lafayette, Leah Thompson of Rosepine and Charlysse Casma of Baton Rouge. Pia Wyatt will direct and choreograph "Destination Rock and Roll." Daniel Ley will be the musical director. Will Sawyer is the set designer and Andrew Killion is the lighting designer.

"Live and Let Spy" is a groovy, high-energy comedic murder mystery where far-out escapades and funky mishaps run amuck. The cast is Max Hebert of Cut Off, Jackson Holoubek of Shreveport, Thompson, Woods, Rodriguez and Casma. Sawyer is the director.