This spring, “The Man Who Came to Dinner” will be brought to life by the drama department from Tuesday, April 29 – Friday, May 2. Director Jon Copeland chose the play because it is one of his personal favorites.

“It is one of my favorite movies that I watch every year, and we have never done it before,” Copeland said.

The play is about a celebrity who goes to dinner at a rich family’s home, but has to stay with them after breaking his hip. The cranky celebrity then tries to sue them for a lot of money.

“A lot of people’s lives turn upside down, and there is a lot of comedy,” Copeland said.

One of the leads, senior Madison Plouvier, plays Maggie Culter.

“It gives me a chance to escape from the real world, a transition to a character in the theater,” Plouvier said.

Junior Clayton Kistner also plays a lead role and enjoys his character.

“My role is Sheridan Shoreside, or the man who came to dinner,” Kistner said. “I like the role because I get to ride in a wheel chair and my character is really sarcastic.”

“The Man Who Came to Dinner” is similar in-style to last years play, “You Can’t Take it With You.”

“We have done a variety of styles, but this years and last years are around the same time period,” Copeland said.

The tickets are $3 for students and $6 for outside guests.

“Students will enjoy the play because there is a lot of over-the-top characters,” Copeland said. “There are a lot of clever insults that the celebrity directs towards everyone.”