The cast of Mystery Theatre Unlimited’s dinner theatre show “My Big Fat Reality Wedding” are, from left, Renee Storm as Ashley Hanna Brittany, Dustin Heavilin as “Snooty” Kerry, Butch Maxwell as Reverend Moonbeam Asparagus, Vera Barton-Maxwell as Tammy Cash, and Joel Nau as Mark Brunette. (Submitted photo)

WELLSVILLE — The Rebekah, the newly renovated meeting space above Slacks Antique Mall in Wellsville, will host a special performance of Mystery Theatre Unlimited’s original murder mystery theatre production at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15. Entitled “My Big Fat Reality Wedding” the interactive musical comedy focuses on the chaos of a wedding gone wrong.

Subtitled “Say ‘Died’ to the Bride,” the interactive production presents the story of an ambitious documentary film producer who convinces the families of a couple about to be married to allow him to record the process for a reality TV show. The rising tensions lead to broad comedy, popular song parodies and a ridiculous murder.

The story focuses on controversial filmmaker Mark Brunette (played by Joel Nau) as he makes his desperate attempt to create another hit reality TV show. His most recent show was canceled after it lost its star to elective office.

Among the subjects of his lens is the daughter of the old-money blue-blood debutante Mary Sweeny Todd Kerry (portrayed by Dustin Heavilin), who most people affectionately call “Snooty.” Also in the producer’s frame are the groom and his mother, Tammy Cash (played by Vera Barton-Maxwell). Formerly a resident of the Happy Valley Trailer Park, Cash has twice won the West Virginia Lottery and is now extraordinarily rich. Her sudden wealth juxtaposed with her down-home country roots horrify Snooty.

Also in the wedding party is Maid of Honor Ashley Hanna Brittany (portrayed by Renee Storm). She is deeply angry about always being the bridesmaid, and never the bride, but sees potential of fame from being on a reality TV show.

As the show begins on the night of the wedding rehearsal, Kerry’s minister is unexpectedly unable to perform the ceremony, so Cash brings in her preacher, the unconventional Reverend Moonbeam Asparagus (played by Butch Maxwell). He espouses a religion that worships vegetables, promotes eating only meat and seeks enlightenment from chemicals.

As pressures heighten under the bright lights of the camera crew, a central character suffers a comic yet mysterious death, but not until after a lot of broad comedy and a selection of song parodies.

Several audience members will be chosen to play small parts in the show, including the bride and groom. Other audience members will offer suggestions for improvised elements of the show. All audience members are encouraged to gather and share clues and to question suspects. Most of the characters will interact with the audience in an unscripted pre-show mingle.

The Wheeling-based ensemble has been writing and performing original comedy murder mysteries since 1996. Performances include audience interaction and the opportunity to solve a murder mystery, and take place in an elegant room, with actors moving among the guests.

Seating is limited. This is a BYOB event. For reservations call 330-314-8335 or 804-625-9771. The Rebekah is located on the second floor of Slacks Antique Mall, 460 Main St., Wellsville.

For information, see www.MysteryTheatreUnlimited.com.