The play is entitled "Murder In The Old Wild West" and is a comedy murdery mystery take off on the old Gunsmoke television series, complete with the Marshal, Miss Kitty, Doc and assorted other characters. The unusual staging allows the characters to interact with the audience members as they are served the three course dinner. The audience will also be given "clues" to solve the murder and the one who comes up first with the answer will win a prize.

The show is the second production of the Players 16th season and promises to be one of the most popular productions ever presented by the community theatre group. Tickets are on sale for $20 per person at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce or by calling 903-665-2310. The show is being directed by Bill Beddingfield of Gilmer. -30- INFO: MTHOMAS 903-665-2310