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A mild-mannered philosophy professor is driven to murder to protect his reputation and career in The Lakeside Players’ fall production, “Cliffhanger.”

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On the set of ‘Cliffhanger’ are, from left: Frank DeSando as Lt. Dave DeVito, Artie Wehrhahn as Henry Lowenthal, Kelly Ann Walsh as Melanie McMullen,Veronica Deisler as Polly Lowenthal and Roxan Schwartz as Edith Wilshire.

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The mystery/thriller by James Yaffe will be performed Oct. 9, 10 and 11, at Lakeville Community Hall, Lakeville (between the United Methodist Church and the fire house). Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m.

The show tells the story of Henry Lowenthal, a philosophy professor looking forward to being appointed to an endowed chair so he and his wife can enjoy their golden years with honor and dignity. Their plans are thwarted when a vindictive and ambitious colleague informs Henry that she is not recommending him for the chair. This prompts the usually gentle professor to resort to murder. As Henry and his wife plot a foolproof way to dispose of the body, complications arise in the form of a sinister young student. Add a suspicious police lieutenant and you have all the ingredients for a series of suspenseful and startling developments, leading to an ending that will catch everyone by surprise.

“Cliffhanger” stars Artie Wehrhahn as Henry Lowenthal, Veronica Deisler as Polly Lowenthal, Kelly Ann Walsh as Melanie McMullen, Frank DeSando as Lt. Dave DeVito, and Roxan Schwartz as Edith Wilshire. Roxan Schwartz is also directing.

Tickets for “Cliffhanger” are available at the door, or make reservations by calling 570. 226.6207. All tickets are $12, with a $2 discount/person for groups of 10 or more. For details, visit www.lakesideplayers.net.