Here are previous Murder Mystery Fundraisers
March 14, 2009
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2009 Evergreen Players |
The Audience Cheers |
"Whaaat!?" |
This mystery was set around the Flaherty family and their business - Flaherty's True Green Plant Nursery. Flaherty's was founded by Pader Flaherty 100 years ago after arriving from his native Ireland and settled in the City of Blarney. There he built a greenhouse to grow plants which were popular in Ireland. It continues to be a family-run business, that has grown to be the major producer of shamrocks, supplying the entire state with the plant, especially for "the wearin' of the green." Although rumors persist that the family members have been at odds with each other for years, the family has maintained an outward calm, denying all rumors of a rift.
The family had a private 100 celebration with their nursery staff and their best customer the night before. Patrick Flaherty (the nursery's owner and grandson of Pader) was the center of attention as the nursery's milestone was toasted. He and his family were to have stayed overnight at the Blarney Inn, but this morning, his body was found at the nursery.
Tonight, what should have been the grand public celebration of Flaherty's has now turned into a wake. Their guests were drawn into the quest to find out who killed Patrick Flaherty.
This mystery had a cast of 10 and raised $2,759.40 for the Maltby, Sky Valley and Sultan Food Banks.
Mystery of the Pirates Plunder!
March 8, 2008
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2008 Merry Mermaids |
Who murdered Capt'n Blackbeard? |
"Ok, now do you know....?" |
Ahoy matey, this is the Golden Age of Piracy where Pirates, Plunderers, Buccaneers, Privateers, and Dangerous Ladies rule the waves. You are on an island in the Carabbean (aka Fairgrounds' 4H Building) where easy money consorts with easy virtue. You will be hanging out at the Dead Man's Den right near the spot where a skeleton washed ashore. The "ead Man" has a place of honor at the tavern. Shivers yer timbers, doesn't it?! Come be entertained by "The Merry Mermaids" and for those with loot to lose, there may be a dynamite dice and smoker poker. All "cut throat" of course.
Someone is hot on the trail of buried treasure, but hot to find it? The seas was up riddles. Someone betrayed the pirate's code of brotherhood. Revenge is on the wind! Capt'n Blackbeard paid the price for betrayal, but who dun it? So wenches and rogues make speed to solve the Mystery of the Pirates Plunder.
This mystery had a cast of 18 and was dedicated to the memory of Doug Moening. Doug was key in helping us put on the murder mysteries and was a long time Food Bank volunteer. Doug passed away just weeks before our fundraiser.
Dance of Death
March 10, 2007
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Our Class of 1958 |
I'm trained to save, not raise the dead |
The Twist Contest |
Our THIRD Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction Food Bank Fundraiser was set in 1958's Dobie Gillis High School.
Classmates and guests arrived at the Dobie Gillis High School Prom to dance the night away. While guests listened to the rockin' tunes spun by Woo Woo Platter, and danced in the Twist Constest. Some even tried to out that new invention the Hula Hoop going the longest in the Hula Hoop Contest. Also popular was the Cake Walk. Also on had to get the crowds going was Billy Rocket, lead of the rock and roll group "Billy Rocket and the Comets". Who had a guest singer...Doreen. Little did they know that one of their own Doreen would soon meet an untimely end. The Inspector arrives and the questions begin, as prom goers tried to find out who "Did in Doreen?".
This 50's mystery had a cast of 16. The cast was made of of Snohomish County employees from the Fairgrounds, Parks, and Human Services departments. Plus, Fair friends and family members.
Speak Easy Or Forever Hold Your Piece
March 11, 2006
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One of the Dolls |
Our speak-easy |
More Guys & Dolls |
This was our SECOND Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction Food Bank Fundraiser.
The year is 1925, and it's a Saturday night! You've just entered the heppest nightspot in Chicago, that speakeasy known as the Gilded Gardenia (aka Fairgrounds' 4H Building)! It's a place where the refreshments are chilly and the band is hot.
Unfortunately, the club's owner famous Chicago ganster, Alshifton "Shifty" S. Capades, won't be joining the festivities tonight, or any other night, for that matter. In fact, you'll find that Shifty is down for the county, and he won't be coming back up again. He's gone to meet his maker and it looks like someone sent him there with a one-way ticket. Now it's up to you to solve the murder of Shifty S. Capades!
This mystery featured 10 characters made up of Snohomish County employees from the Fairgrounds, Parks and Human Services departments. Plus a couple of Fair friends and family members. All volunteer for this great cause.
Death In Them Thar Hills
March 12, 2005
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Some hombres |
Cactus Gulch Citizens |
Evergreen Players...core cast members |
That was the title of our First Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction.
This special 1880s murder mystery took place near the Grand Canyon (aka Fairgrounds 4H Building) where prospector and gold mine owner "Dusty" Jones is being honored by the residents of Cactus Gulch.
Key citizens of Cactus Gulch have assembled to honor Dusty. Each one rises to say a few words about him and his contributions to the community. Then, it's Dusty's turn. After speaking his mind, Dusty raises a glass of Gila Gold, his favorite brands of tequila. He sits down and, a few minutes later slumps over in his chair - dead.
The marshal then takes charge of the investigation as suspects are interrogated. Additional clues and key information are revealed as everyone is asked to figure out who killed Dusty Jones.
This mystery featured a cast of 30. Most were Snohomish County employees from the Fairgrounds, Parks, and Human Services. Plus our family members, friends and audience members that volunteered for bit parts.
