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Public Murder Mysteries
The Village Inn

Intrigue at the Mansion is murder mystery theater and gourmet dining at its best. The event is an experience of "Real Life Theater" with the actors appearing as real people and not on-stage actors.

The mystery occurs as actual events rather than a performance. The action, occurring in different areas of The Village Inn, Monte Rio, CA, enfolds around the audience during a wine reception and dinner. There are two plots to choose from; The Dectives' Club Murder Mystery and The Daddy, the Diva, and the Detective.

"The Detectives' Club Murder Mystery"
at The Village Inn

The Daddy, the Diva, and the Detective
at The Village Inn

 


Dick & Dora Chuckles

You are invited to the annual meeting of The Detectives' Club to see if you have the talent and skill to become a member. The current members are gathering to split the $5 million in royalties from their latest, best selling book. They will swap stories and brag of their accomplishments. A few may get drunk and misbehave. As the evening continues, past misdeeds may surface. Under the terms of the contract, any of the detectives alive at midnight will share the royalties. Needless to say - some do not survive.

Mingle with the characters in the Parlor during the reception and ask them questions during the dinner in the Salon. Guests will have a multitude of clues and each team will complete a solution card before the end of the evening.

Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite spy, or detective - based on TV, movies, or their own fantasy. You should come with a character name for your nametag.

Synopsis of The Dectives' Club:

The story occurs in current time and is based upon a comedy written by Danny Williams. You will meet characters such as these:

Dick Chuckles: He is the millionaire police commissioner

Dora Chuckles: She is the spouse of Dick - a former hat check girl who has found her place in society.

Agatha Dimwitty: She is Dick's Aunt - a nosy and observant old woman who lives in London.

Marmaduke the Mystic: He is a magician who is from the Far East, also known as New Jersey.

Shirley Holmes: She is the great granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes.

Dudley Hardly: He is charming and on the verge of discovering his true sexual proclivities.


High Camp

The Daddy, the Diva, and the Detective, adapted from a script by well-known comedian, Danny Williams, is a humorous murder mystery dinner.

The action happens during a wine reception and 3-course dinner, using 2-3 areas of the Village Inn & Restaurant for the event.

Synopsis of The Daddy, the Diva, and the Detective:

The Empress (Donna Sachet thirtieth elected Empress of the City) and the Leatherman (Lenny Broberg, International Mr. Leather 1992) star as our glamorous hosts.

Join our illustrious cast at their studio party as they celebrate their latest block-buster movie and split the first $20 million in royalties.They are also conducting auditions to see which guests have talent for future films.

As the evening continues, past misdeeds may surface and a few may get drunk and misbehave. Under the terms of the contract, any of the celebrities still alive at midnight will share the royalties.

Guests will have a multitude of clues and each team will complete a solution card before dessert. This script is High Camp and all guests are welcome. Guests are encouraged to come dressed as a Daddy, a Diva, or a Detective.

A costume contest may be held to add to the fun.

 
 
"The Detectives' Club Murder Mystery"
at The Village Inn
 
The Daddy, the Diva, and the Detective
at The Village Inn
 
 

 


 
   
 


Action takes place within a historic Village Inn.