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June 18 – October 16, 2010

It’s springtime, and the smell of award shows is in the air. The Oscars – The Grammy’s – The Emmy’s. But perhaps the most anticipated awards show of the all is the one produced by the Bit-players and Extras Academy. The Bit-players and Extras Academy Targets Movie Excellence Awards; The BEAT ME Awards! Those actors who must make their mark in a few brief seconds on the screen without the benefit of dialogue…those actors who weren’t quite good enough to be given any lines, but they want an award anyway. This year’s show is going to be hosted by the renowned film critic Justin “The Hatchet Man” Reeves (let’s hope he’s nicer to the winners than he is in his reviews.) We’d tell you the nominees, but you wouldn’t recognize any of their names, so why bother. But they all will tell you that winning is not important. Just being nominated is honor enough – yeah, right! These clowns would practically kill to have their names on the card in that envelope. So join us as we all find out who the winners is, in this audaciously funny awards show mystery, “And The Killer Is…”

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]]> http://www.mysterydinner.com/upcoming-events/and-the-killer-is-opens-in-richmond-618/feed/ 0 http://www.mysterydinner.com/mdp-latest-news/last-minute-casting-is-a-hit/ http://www.mysterydinner.com/mdp-latest-news/last-minute-casting-is-a-hit/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 17:20:24 +0000 LauraDaab http://www.mysterydinner.com/?p=884 We opened “Murder Las Vegas Style!” last night.  It was a great show, but I have to tell you, the week running up to opening was a hair raiser.  Wednesday morning, we suddenly found ourselves without an actor to play Eddie the Ventriloquist.  ( don’t ask it’s a long long story)  That bit of misfortune turned into a true stroke of good luck in the form of Carl Bogdan.  Carl picked up a script, rehearsed Thursday night, and performed flawlessly on Friday!  And he was funny!  What a pro!  Carl is one very talented dude. Check out russbogdan.com and you’ll see what I mean.  (the guy has two names Rusell, and Carl- go figure)  Thank again Carl and all the cast!

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May 21 – November 20, 2010

The lights on “The Strip” have never been brighter! The whole city of Las Vegas is buzzing about the Entertainer of the Year Contest. Every lounge lizard in town is entered, and the competition will be fierce, because the grand prize is a lifetime booking at the biggest joint in town, The Fantasyland Casino! There isn’t an Elvis imitator or Wayne Newton wannabe around that wouldn’t kill for the chance to work that room. And we do mean KILL, in Mystery Dinner Playhouse’s outrageously funny mystery, “Murder, Las Vegas Style.

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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Laura Daab

888-471-4802

info@mysterydinner.com

April 21, 2010

MYSTERY DINNER PLAYHOUSE JOINS STATEWIDE ARTS CELEBRATION

as part of

MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts

RICHMOND, VA – Mystery Dinner Playhouse has scheduled four shows at our locations in Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Arlington as part of Virginia’s 2010 statewide celebration featuring women in the arts.

MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts will include thousands of special events and programs offered between March and June of 2010. Events include plays, choreography, compositions, and exhibitions of paintings, photography or films that have been created by women or feature women as the primary focus. This celebration is an unprecedented collaboration of hundreds of participating artists and cultural organizations and is a demonstration of the breadth and diversity of arts and culture across the Commonwealth. It is the first of what the cultural community hopes will be an ongoing series of statewide collaborations shedding light on topics of interest to the people of Virginia.

Mystery Dinner Playhouse’s performances of Frankly Scarlett, You’re Dead (Richmond), Fashion to Die For! (Williamsburg), Let’s Host a Murder (Virginia Beach), and Murder, Las Vegas Style (Arlington) will feature work by nine actresses in various lead roles and two women directors.

MDP is owned and operated by Jim and Laura Daab.  Laura said, “Being a woman theatrical producer, I’m really pleased that the Commonwealth’s Arts community is recognizing women’s contribution to our cultural heritage.”  She added, “For me, that means celebrating not only the creative work of woman artists, but the behind-the-scene contributions of women administrators and producers who are vital to the existence of their respective organizations.”

Now in it’s 17^th year, Mystery Dinner Playhouse is a for-profit dinner theater that produces comedy murder mystery dinner shows performing weekly, year round  at it’s four Virginia locations in Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Arlington.  Audience members try to solve a comedy crime during a four-course dinner.  The dinner is served by a zany cast of suspects who all the while are providing clues to help reveal the evening’s guilty one.  For more information and reservations call 888-471-4802 or visit their website at www.mysterydinner.com

For a list of events and more information about MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts, visit www.vamindswideopen.com.

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Every Tuesday 9:00 pm

Sign-up 8:30 pm

Music at 9:00 pm.

Poe’s Pub

2709 East Main Street

Richmond, VA 23223

Frankly Scarlett, You’re Dead!
An amusing antebellum murder mystery.
February 19 – June 12, 2010

Welcome to Sassafras, the ancestral plantation home of the Simpson family. Colonel Simpson has asked you here tonight to celebrate the upcoming marriages of his daughters, Scarlett and Melody. The Colonel is delighted about the impending nuptials, and will be even happier when he actually finds two young men willing to marry the girls. After all, eligible young men are scarce these days. War is looming on the horizon, and Yankee spies are everywhere. The only single gentlemen around seem to be the Pinkney boys, and let’s face it, they are a bit odd. And we can’t forget Brett Rutgers, a gambler of vague origins, and questionable repute. These gentlemen may not be a perfect match for the girls, but, in these trying times, who can wait for perfect. So sit back, enjoy the party, and keep your eyes open for stray bullets and Yankee spies!

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The entire O’Malley family has gathered for Uncle Sean’s wake. Shocked as they are by the old boy’s sudden and unexpected departure, they’re determined to give him a send off as only an Irish family can. But there’s a mumbling within the clan that the death might not have been an accident. Rumors are flying about changes in the will, and Sean’s outrageous claims about the end of the rainbow. So break out the Guinness, put on your best green, and join us for Mystery Dinner Playhouse’s hilarious production, “Murder At The Irish Wake!”

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mystery Dinner Playhouse Receives 2009 Best of Alexandria Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Mystery Dinner Playhouse has been selected for the 2009 Best of Alexandria Award in the Theatres category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

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Laura

Production Manager – Williamsburg, VA

Seeking a production manager for our location in the Clarion Inn & Suites at 5351 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. This position will begin immediately and involves assisting with rehearsals, greeting , collecting admission, and seating of theater patrons as well as stage managing the shows. Qualified candidate must be available to work Monday through Saturday evenings until Labor Day, then Wednesday, Friday and Saturday thereafter. Position is  year-round, and we are looking for someone who is willing to make a long term commitment. Must possess the following skills: well organized, good at problem solving, punctual, solid leader, excellent at customer service, responsible, knowledge of basic sound and electronic equipment. Individuals with a background in theater tech or previous stage management experience will get first consideration. Good second income.

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