NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern Summer Dinner Theatre will perform the comedic murder mystery “Who Killed the King” on June 12-15 and 19-22 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage. Tickets are $30, which includes a meal and the show. Robert Richoux is the director. Reservations are required. To make reservations or get more information, call (318) 357-4483.

The play is set at the coronation of King Ronald, Lord of the Ville. You will be joined at tonight’s long-awaited ceremony by the most prestigious of our kingdom’s court. Prince Ronald, our King In Waiting, will be escorted by his lovely wife, the Princess, and Her Majesty, the Queen, shall be accompanied by none other than the Royal Tax Collector. And a full program of diversions have been rehearsed by Morrie, the Court Jester. So Lords and Ladies of the court, wash down your fowl with some ale… but be forewarned!…there’s a cold wind blowing in the Ville tonight and not all will be saying “Long live the King!”

The cast is Chase Crane of Livingston as Morrie the Jester, Maci Walgamotte of Slidell as a Wench, Gavin Bergeron of Houma as Brother Thelonius, Jordon Thomas of Baton Rouge as the Tax Collector, Derek Walle of Prairieville as Prince Ronald, Megan Hobgood of Lubbock, Texas, as the Princess and Lauren Holland of Minden as the Queen.

Roshane Brown of Kingston, Jamaica, is the stage manager and Anna Gautreaux of Houma is assistant stage manager/fight captain.

“Just like our other murder mystery shows, we want the audience to have a good time,” said Richoux. “Our students are working like crazy to develop these characters to be wacky, fun and over the top. This is my second opportunity to direct a Dinner Theatre production here at NSU, and I get to have so much fun building this show for our audience.”

Richoux said serving as director for this show brings back a lot of memories from when he was an NSU student and in a summer show written by Daab.

“I am excited to bring a fun and mysterious experience to the cast, crew and audience,” said Richoux. “I believe audiences will be entertained while interacting with the characters throughout dinner. All we ask is for our guests to come ready to have a good time.”

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 2-8 at Northwestern State University.

• June 2-8 – Early registration for summer, fall semesters
• June 3 – Start of 8-week summer session, 1st 4-week summer session
• June 4 – Freshman Connection, Alexandria campus
• June 6 – Freshman Connection, Leesville/Fort Polk campus

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its second session of Freshman Connection May 30-31.

The fee is $100 which includes a one-night stay in campus residence halls.

Participants in Freshman Connection will be placed in a small group with a Connector, who will guide individuals through the orientation program. Connectors are current Northwestern State students who share information about what can be expected at NSU and will offer support and guidance about the high school to college transition.

Those who attend Freshman Connection can expect small group sessions with connectors, opportunities to connect with future classmates, an introduction to NSU student services and involvement opportunities, a chance to become familiar with the campus and an opportunity to meet with an academic advisor who will help participants understand their major and schedule of classes and register for the fall semester.

A program for parents, Parents Connection, and for siblings of incoming students, Kid Konnection, will also be held.

For more information, go to nsula.edu/fye/freshmanconnection.