Lee Anians-Mueller, a St. Louis native, has been an active participant in the performing arts for over three decades. His diverse portfolio includes acting, directing, improv/sketch comedy, and, most notably, playwriting. His writing talent was evident when his debut one-act play, "In Between Days," was produced during a national writers' conference, and his second one-act, "The Favor," was a finalist in a short play competition in St. Louis. Lee has made a name for himself in the field of comedy murder mystery plays, with productions of his works taking place all over the globe. His play "Death Of A Doornail" won "Best Original Comedy" at the 27th Annual "Arty Awards" in Fairfield California, while "Murder Me Always" enjoyed a successful one-month run at the Laugh Factory in New York. In addition to his theatrical accomplishments, Lee hosts a popular Podcast on creativity called "And So The Mind Reels." He is also a published author, with two collections of short stories under his belt, "Idle Essence: Tales Of Marvin" and the sequel "Street Ends No Outlet." “REINVENTING THE GENRE. Writer, actor, and playwright Lee Mueller began writing funny, imaginative murder mystery comedies that could stand on their own as theatrical productions. Lee's plays are now performed by schools, community theater companies, and other organizations throughout the world.” - Kevin Polito -Former Weekend Edition Host, KWMU NPR Affiliate