They won't

have their own school or auditorium until next year, but the students

at Whitewater High School will present their first play in the school's

history this week. The comedic murder mystery "The Butler Did It,"

will be performed at Sams Auditorium, Thursday-Saturday, at 7 p.m.

The plot is

standard for murder mysteries. Seven murder mystery authors are invited

and win an award. The authors do not come as themselves but rather as

their alter egos/characters from their books. A murder occurs and there

are plot twists a plenty as everyone, including the audience, tries to

figure out whodunit.

"The Butler

Did It" is directed by Angie Olivera, who has an extensive theater

background. She has been involved with theater since the age of four and

has done summer stock, extra work in movies and attended Valdosta State

University on scholarship. She was the dram instructor at Fayette Middle

School for three years before jumping at the chance to be first drama

teacher at Whitewater High School. She feels very fortunate to have inherited

a talented first class.

"It felt

kind of strange at first that the entire cast and crew consisted of all

freshmen," said Olivera. "But I have been amazed at their abilities

and talent, as well as the turnout. They are all real hard workers and

good kids."

After "The

Butler Did It," the next show that olivera and company are planning

is the spring musical, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Tickets for

"The Butler Did It" are $6 for adults and students and $3 for

children 10 and under. Tickets are available at the door but reservations

can be made by e-mailng [email protected].

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