GH actor to appear in Holland dinner theater

Thu, Oct 29, 2009    to del.icio.us

HOLLAND — Grand Haven actor Doug Chestnut plays the hapless husband in AP Theatrical Production's upcoming November dinner theater in Holland.

"Murder at the Howard Johnson's" will be performed Nov. 12-14 and 19-21 at Baker Lofts Event Center, 171 E. 24th St.

The show's three-person cast also includes Sue Ann Culp as Arlene, the fickle wife; and Michael Culp as Mitchell, her lover.

This comedy by Bobrick and Clark has been a dinner theater favorite for years, as each of the characters form alliances to kill the third. It is filled with sight gags, physical humor and silliness.

AP Theatrical Productions, a professional company now in its fourth season, employs regional actors and directors. Chestnut most recently worked with Central Park Players — appearing in "The Odd Couple," "Inherit the Wind" and "Moon Over Buffalo." He and his wife, Linda Bengston, founded Voice Activated, a local nonprofit organization that brings theater to children and senior citizens outside of a classroom setting.

The dinner theater event includes a buffet-style dinner with beverage, along with the full two-act production. Special dietary needs can be accommodated by request.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner guests, dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. A dessert bar will be offered for purchase at intermission. Tickets for dinner and show are $30.

Guests may also purchase show-only tickets for $18. Doors open for show-only guests at 7:30 p.m.

Reservations are required as seating is limited. For more information, menu and tickets, visit www.aptheatrical.com or call (616) 772-5697.