Mobsters, Molls Wanted to Help Fight Cancer

Editor's Note: The following is a press release from Allison Hughes-Randall of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Bethel/Danbury/Redding.

A murder mystery dinner fundraiser will be held to raise money for the American Cancer Society on Sunday, November 9, 2011. The event will be held at Anthony’s Lake House (10 Christopher Columbus Ave. Danbury) from 5-9 pm..

The theme of the dinner is a 1920s speakeasy. The Juice Joint, a swanky speakeasy run by Rosie Marie, has been nothing but jumping. To celebrate its success, Rosie is planning a party to remember at the exclusive nightspot. With murder on the menu, there are a medley of individuals to make the night most memorable: the major mobsters and their molls, the swanky singer with her hopes of Hollywood, the cigarette girl with a temper that sizzles, the crooked police chief with nothing to lose, the Mayor who might be capable of murder and many more.

Tickets are $40 per person, which includes the price of dinner and entertainment. Those who volunteer to play one of the characters only pay $30 perperson. There will also be a buffet dinner and cash bar.

To play a character, attendees must RSVP by Oct. 14. There are at least six men, seven women and two gender neutral roles to fill - first come, first serve. There are no scripts to memorize. An outline of your character’s personality, background and costume suggestions will be sent on Oct. 16 in order to prepare, and upon entering the party, each character will receive more details about their role in the actual murder. Everything else depends on how you want to portray your character

Everyone else must RSVP by Oct. 24. All payments also must be received by Oct. 24. Please contact Allison at 203-885-3464 or bethelmurdermystery.com for payment options.

Prizes will be given for those who solve the mystery, best costumes - character and audience member, best performance and wealthiest performer (bribes are the name of the game). There will be a raffle table and smaller fundraisers at the event.