Ridgewood High School stages comedic mystery 'Holy Mother of Bingo!'

The fall play featured 27 students, audience participation and a lighthearted whodunit set during a chaotic church bingo night.

Pictured are Kail Jones, left, Sophia Bluck and Jensen Cunningham.

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Published November 16, 2025 - 7:00 a.m. Modified November 16, 2025 - 8:27 a.m.

Ridgewood High School presented "Holy Mother of Bingo! A Murder Mystery" Nov. 13 and 14 in the school auditorium.

This family-friendly whodunit takes place during a church bingo night that turns unexpectedly deadly, leaving everyone guessing who among the parishioners could be the culprit.

The production featured 27 Ridgewood students and one adult cast member, Jim Buehler, bringing the zany world of church hall intrigue to life. Several audience members had the chance to join in on the action as part of the performance.

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