Murder Mystery

You Should Know...Since 1991, the Actors Conservatory Theatre has staged successful Mystery Dinner Dance events as fundraisers for the following non-profit organizations:

Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation

Our Lady of Victory School, Floral Park

Holy Name School, New Rochelle

St. Pancras School, Glendale

Our Lady of Solace, Bronx

American Lung Association of Westchester and Rockland

College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale

Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale

Lakewood PTA, Congers

American Legion Post 1060, Brooklyn

Immaculate Conception School, Bronx

BBW Chai Chapter, JCC, White Plains

St. Theresa School, Ossining

Concordia College, Bronxville

PTA, Brewster

Foundation for the Public Schools of Tarrytown

Yonkers Philharmonic

Yonkers Kiwanis Club

Friends of Danielle, New Rochelle

Yonkers Historical Society

North Greenwich Congregational Church

The following corporations have been entertained by our Mystery troupe:

Hitachi

Oldsmobile

IBM Corporation

NY Power Authority

NYNEX

Cosgrove Associates

Ampacet Corporation

Coach Leather

Renaissance Hotel

General Reinsurance Corporation

How a Merry Murder Mystery Works:

You arrange the location and food/beverage service and ACT brings in the show!

--During the cocktail hour (optional), various character roles are given out to guests by our actors (or the dossiers may be distributed in advance of the event). The kit contains a description of the character and their part in the mystery. These people work along with the actors to create gossip and clues leading up to the eventual mock murder. Other guests are drawn into the activity through improvisational dialogue and keep track of "clues" throughout the evening.

--Dancing and various contests continue until the murder takes place. Our DJ/actor plays various music (thematic, various eras, modern and line dances) throughout the evening.

--A "mock" murder is committed on the floor, a detective enters and finally the guests vote for the suspect they think committed the crime. A winner is drawn from all the correct ballots and the "murderer" is taken away.

The fee for this event is negotiable and includes the DJ, music, actors, and props, plus materials for each character/guest. A deposit (refundable up to 60 days from the date of the event) is required once a specific calendar date has been confirmed, with the balance due at the event. Checks should be made payable to ACT.

Please do not hesitate to contact ACT for a description of the various mystery themes available. We would enjoy the opportunity to work with you and will provide promotional support through sample invitations/flyers, clip art, etc., to assist you.

Contact Arlene Wendt for more info at ArleneWendt@aol.com
(877-379-3979)