When the Ludlow Village Players present Peter Gordon’s farcical “Murdered to Death” in September, it will mark both a return and a debut of talent to their stage.

Ruth Gribbin-Schmitt recalled that the Ludlow Village Players presented “Murdered to Death” roughly a dozen years ago, and added that Jim Gormly, a cast member from that previous production, will be appearing again, albeit in a different role this time.

“It’s also on a different stage now,” said Gribbin-Schmitt, adding that “Murdered to Death” will be performed at the Bay Club, at 120 Spinnaker Place in Port Ludlow.

What Gribbin-Schmitt deemed bigger news is that Kate Marshall, a longtime actor in the Ludlow Village Players, is stepping up as a director for the first time with “Murdered to Death.” A more experienced director who was slated to handle the play was sidelined by health issues.

“I’m excited to direct this play because its humor is so versatile,” Marshall said. “It has witty jokes and nuances in its verbal back-and-forth exchanges, but it also has sight gags and physical comedy.”

Gribbin-Schmitt added that having an accomplished actor like Marshall take the reins as director helps foster the talents of Ludlow Village Players members both on and offstage.

The Ludlow Village Players remain fairly active throughout the year. In addition to staging regular spring and fall shows these past couple of years, they also conduct recurring readers theater performances and ongoing improvisational clinics, as well as secondary plays over at the Beach Club.

“We’re always trying to widen our pool of resources, especially by expanding our participation,” Gribbin-Schmitt said. “A number of our actors are new to the stage, and we don’t insist that everyone live in Port Ludlow. We’ve had members who live in Port Hadlock, Port Townsend, even Brinnon.”

Regardless of their experience levels or where they come from, Marshall has stuck with the Ludlow Village Players in no small part because of her camaraderie with her fellow members, an “unconventional group” with whom “I genuinely want to spend my time.”

At the same time, Marshall assured prospective audiences that the Ludlow Village Players aren’t content merely to entertain themselves. They have worked hard to ensure that those who purchase tickets to their September showings will feel like that money is well-spent.

“We’ve been rehearsing since late June,” Marshall said. “We want to make sure all the jokes land. More importantly, we want our audiences to have fun!”

“Murdered to Death” starts at 6 p.m. on the Fridays and Saturdays of Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-21, and at 2 p.m. on the Sundays of Sept. 15 and 22. Doors to the Bay Club open half an hour before showtime, except on opening night, when the doors will open at 5 p.m.

“Murdered to Death” is set in a 1930s country manor, and follows the inept Inspector Pratt as he encounters an eccentric ensemble of characters, and attempts to solve the murder of the manor’s owner. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com for $19. Those interested in Ludlow Village Players can visit the website or contact Gribbin-Schmitt at 206-659-3939 or mysoundbroker@gmail.com.