Dr. Benes - "The Master of the Murder Mystery Party"
Have an unforgettable night of entertainment!
Clarance H. Benes, Ed.D
Education
Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University 1994 in Curriculum and Instruction. Taught social studies 9 years in public schools and involved 7 years full time in higher education teacher education programs in Oklahoma and Kentucky. Workshop topics included conflict resolution, mnemonics, and creative writing.
Writings
The following are in addition to academic publications and presentations...
(2005) "The Trial of Mother Goose" AuthorHouse publisher
(2002) "Who Killed U.S. Marshal Rick Slow?" 1890 Murder Mystery written for Ft. Smith Museum of History.
(1999). "The Dead Book Society Murder" Murder Mystery party game.
(1999) "The Boston Baked Bean Murder" Murder Mystery party game.
(1991) "To Bean or Not to Bean" Murder Mystery party game.
(editor-in-chief). The Morrison Chronicle, satirical community newsletter, June, 1992 to June 1993. Two online versions 2000, 2001
Other writings pending publication: "Andy the Ant" religious allegory and "The self-cleaning restroom" a children's story.
Acting experience
Town and Gown Theater Stillwater, OK from 1988 to 1995 numerous acting roles, Guys and Dolls, Annie, Arsenic and Old Lace, Man of La Mancha (partial list)
Playhouse in the Park Murray, KY from 1995-1999 numerous acting roles Miracle Worker, Frankenstein, Cards on the Table, Scrooge, (partial list)
Directing experience
"The Trial of Mother Goose" children's play in two acts. Performances at the Playhouse in the Park Community Theater, Murray, KY Summer, 1999 and Shawnee Elementary School Shawnee, OK, April 2004
Murder Mystery Party Host
Since 1988, hosted all murder mysteries written (see list above) plus additional mysteries by other authors.
Please contact Dr. Benes to set you your next party:
