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Below is a list of the interactive Murder Mysteries which are available to be booked for your corporate or special event. They are designed to be able to be incorporated into a Dinner Theater format. We would provide you with a self-contained murder mystery (actors, costumes, props,and handout materials for audience members). The actors are all suspects, and the members of your group are the investigators and get to interrogate the suspects. Please contact us for additional information and pricing:
MURDER MYSTERIES: (written by Jack Pachuta - MSI Internet Sales)
ComeSolveIt-Charlotte Players™
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THAN THE EYE: The mystery that shuffles the deck and deals out death.
He was a prestidigitator beyond compare. The Amazing Roberto Clappini built a
reputation for performing card tricks that could deceive even the most
well-trained eye. Before he died, Clappini had the strength and
wherewithal to pull several cards from the deck and attempt to tell
authorities what happened.
DEATH
IS A CABERNET, Ol' CHUM: (Ideal for Wineries, Wine Clubs and
Bed & Breakfasts) - The mystery with a taste for fine wine and a
palate for murder. It
was an evening of wine and cheese at the Melee Vineyards in the Nippy Valley,
celebrating the winery's tenth anniversary. Owner Malcolm Melee took great
pride in pouring his world-famous Melee Cabernet, the wine that tickles the
palates of wine connoisseurs around the globe.
MURDER
ON THE PETULANT EXPRESS: It
was one of the marvels of 1937, the new streamlined train designed by
Peter Petulant came to be known as "The Petulant Express."
But, last night after a stop in Akron, Ohio, someone made a permanent
alteration to the designer's career. For his body was found early this
morning in his cabin by a porter delivering his breakfast tray.
With a world poised on the brink of war, who would dare trounce a titan
of technology? Only effective sleuthing and expert investigative
skills would dictate the answers.
EVIL
ON THE BEACH: Identify the killer of famed Russian Poet Gregor Manov
THE
CURSE OF THE COMET: Uncover the identity of the culprit who did in
archaeologist Myron Mason
HULAS
AND HOMICIDES (New): Once
regarded as the most-accomplished dancer in all of Hawaii, Winnie
Waheli's career ended two decades ago when one of her more strenuous
moves produced a recurring medical problem that prevented her from ever
competing again professionally. That's when she was hired by the Kikiwai
Queen Hotel to organize and orchestrate the hula event. Last night’s
dance contest went on, but someone must have taken exception to Winnie's
overbearing antics. This morning, her lifeless body was found on the
very beach where she had achieved both fame and fortune. Who would dare
end the career of the maven of movement? Could someone have plotted the
death of the darling of divatude? Or, was this just
the result of a temper tantrum by a close associate? It would take a
unique perspective and expert investigative skills to identify the
guilty party.
DEATH IN THEM THAR
HILLS: (By Special Request Only) This special 1880s murder mystery takes place near the Grand
Canyon where prospector and gold mine owner "Dusty" Jones is being
honored by the residents of Cactus Gulch. He
sits down and, a few minutes later, slumps over in his chair - dead.
The marshal then takes charge of the
investigation as the suspects are interrogated. Additional clues and key
information are revealed as everyone is asked to figure out who killed Dusty
Jones.
HOLIDAY THEMED MURDER MYSTERIES:
MURDER MOST
GREEN (St. Patrick's Day)- This special
holiday murder mystery takes place in the City of Blarney in your state. Your
guests are invited to a St. Patrick's Day party to honor Patrick Flaherty,
owner of Flaherty's True Green Plant Nursery
LURKING DOWN THE
BUNNY TRAIL (Easter) - For
20 years, Benson's Big Beautiful Bunny Boutique has been the premier breeder
of rabbits for springtime holidays. But,
all is not well because, yesterday, as Barney was opening for business, a huge
letter "B" from the new sign hanging atop the hutch suddenly
dislodged and fell on him, striking Barney in the head and leaving the
boutique leaderless.
I
LOATHE
A
PARADE
(July
4th)
- This 4th of July
murder mystery takes place in Elmtown. Mayor Joe Possumz, who's just announced
that he'll be running for his fourth term in the fall elections, is in the
reviewing stand of the parade. The mayor bites into a hot dog When he
finishes the culinary treat, he smiles faintly at the crowd and collapses. To
the amazement of those nearby, the local doctor rushes to him, checks for a
pulse, and pronounces him dead.
EVIL
NEVER DIES - (HALLOWEEN)He
was called Evil-Eyed Emil. When he looked at people with his infamous right
eye, so the story went, bad things invariably happened. As he was being driven
out of Reaper Junction on Halloween night exactly 100 years ago, Emil vowed to
return one day to wreak his vengeance. And,
last night Grimsby Graves was found dead.
Someone said they saw Emil in the woods. But, if he died 100 years ago, how could that be?
You will get to help the Detective figure that out and find out
“WHODUNIT."
THE
DISAPPEARANCE OF DEATH (Halloween)
- Last night, The Great Radinski, world-renowned magician and entertainer to
royalty, returned to his home on Mystic Lake to perform before a Halloween
costume party. He left suddenly, a big explosion was heard and the
police told everyone that he had been killed by an explosive device. Only
through careful questioning and expert sleuthing would motive and murderer
emerge.
I SAW MOMMY KILLING
SANTA CLAUS (Christmas): In a daily holiday ritual, kids hug Santa and mothers
give him kisses as photos are taken for Christmas albums. But, in the midst of
parents and children lined up to tell the jolly old elf all about their wish
lists, Elmer stands up, utters a faint "ho, ho, ho," and falls
to the floor in front of his chair. He is dead. Someone has done in the
department store Santa before he could grant everyone's wishes.
"GOBBLE,
GOBBLE, DEATH & TROUBLE." (New)
This is for Thanksgiving.
He was world-renowned for his gourmet
turkey dinners. Chef and restaurant owner Ramsey Gordon attracted food
aficionados from everywhere to his fine-dining establishment, "The Golden
Gobbler." Last night, Gordon’s restaurant was to have been jam-packed
with hungry customers, waiting for the chance to devour his famous main
course. Yet, it was not to be. The famished foul feasters were
unexpectedly told the sad news that Gordon was dead, the victim of an
unfortunate accident. Only sound logic and expert sleuthing skills would
solve the case and ensure that no clues would be left over.
MURDER PLAYS A SOUR
NOTE (New Year's Eve) - It's
New Year's Eve at The Pitz, the city's most famous (or is it infamous?) supper
club. Suddenly, without warning, the club is in darkness and, amid the
rumbling of the assembled guests, three shots ring out. When the lights go on
again, it's deadly obvious that the darkened room provided a killer with the
opportunity to put a strategic bullet hole into a surprised victim. In
this mystery, there is both a victim and a murderer.
You can contact us via e-mail at info@abouttowntours.com or by phone at 704/650-2799.
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