The Butler Did It, Again! - Geneva College

The Butler Did It, Again!

Geneva College Theater Production

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As described by Concord Theatricals: “Written by the "master of the outrageous comedy mysteries," this is a much-requested follow-up to the ever-popular The Butler Did It. Publisher and socialite, indomitable Miss Maple rents a plantation house, complete with menacing alligator, in the frightening swap land of Louisiana. She wants to introduce her latest literary discovery, Ruth Dice, who has written a first novel entitled Conversations with a Ghoul. Ruth has only contempt for the guests. Classic detective prototypes like tough Chandler Marlow, chic Manhattan couple Rick and Laura Carlyle, westerner Tony Tallchief. She dismisses Louie Fan ("Telephone like corpse. Both dead.") and gentle Father White ("Tea and biscuits, anyone?") as has-been hacks. Naturally, she's the perfect candidate for murder. However, it's the bizarre owner of the house of secrets, Jasper Van Dine, who's discovered in the parlor with a scalpel once belonging to Jack the Ripper in his back! WHODUNNIT!? It's up to the flakey detective writers to unravel the puzzle. Chills, thrills, alibis, clues, motives, and dazzling plot twists fly about the stage like pies-in-the-face. Nothing is what it seems to be, and you'll need a scorecard to keep track of who's who and what's what. Smoke and mirrors, fun and games - from start to finish. Bring a seat belt!

Cast List/Characters in order of appearance

Jane Doe ------------------------- Ashlee Gagnon
Chips ------------------------- Keith Merritt
Miss Maple ------------------------- Grace Kafferlin
Mrs. Danvers ------------------------- Alexa Wilsey
Linda Hayes ------------------------- Chloe Preston
Chandlier Marlow ------------------------- Michael Stephens
Rick Carlyle ------------------------- Luke MacKenzie
Laura Carlyle ------------------------- Shilo Lenhart
Tony Tallchief ------------------------- Seth Barker
Louie Fan ------------------------- Thaddeus L. Martin
Father White ------------------------- Gradey Golden
Ruth Dice ------------------------- Leah Koslowsky

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Performance Dates

  • Thursday, February 19 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 21 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 26 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, February 27 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 28 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Box Office will open February 5, 2026

  • Senior Citizens/Children Under 13/Geneva Faculty & Staff: $10
  • Current Geneva Students: $7