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Our 19h Season
August 2016
About us

Murder Café is the creation of actor, writer, director Frank Marquette and producing partner, Kristen Marquette. Providing quality entertainment for both public and private events since 1998 their menu includes: original and customized scripts, professional performers, one-of-a-kind production values, marketing and publicity skills to ensure the success of each event.

 

After an 11 year run in Las Vegas, the Marquettes brought Murder Café to the Hudson Valley region of New York State in 2009. Murder Café provides entertainment for:

  • Company and Holiday Parties
  •  Fundraisers
  • Corporate Events
  • Private and Themed Parties
  • Casinos & Country Clubs
  • Schools and Colleges

 

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845-475-7973
murdercafe.ny@gmail.com

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Dear Friend,

You're focused on the heat, your vacation and how to squeeze as much as you can out of the summer, right? At Murder Cafe we're looking ahead to the holiday party season. I know, it's only August, but most companies book their holiday party and entertainment months in advance. 

We'd like to give you a few ideas on how you can turn this year's party into an unforgettable experience For starters, we're not just a murder mystery company. Our menu includes comedy, music, variety and the best interactive holiday shows in the Hudson Valley, A Wedding in Transylvania and A Christmas Carol. 

Now in our 19th year, we have performed for hundreds of corporations, private companies, schools, fundraisers, restaurants, country clubs, historic sites, and casinos. This year we'd like to add you to our list.

October and December are our busiest months. Contact us today for availability and an idea on how we can fill your room or put the sparkle in your next event!

Talk soon,

Frank
845-475-7973


PS:  And if you're not hitting the beach, we a few cool public shows this month. We're bringing Murder at the Mansion to the Old Drovers Inn in Dover Plains and Arts at the Chocolate Factory in Red Hook. You can also take to the high seas, or is it C's?, as we bring Murder at the Mic to The Pride of Hudson cruise boat. You'll find details and reservation information below.
 




A Hudson Valley murder mystery that allows you to enter the life and style of the rich and infamous.

The year is 1910 and you are invited to be part of Hudson Valley's high society. Your evening begins with Frederick and Louise Preston who are hosting a summer garden party ; you'll mingle with their wealthy neighbors, Charles and Lady Potter as well as Vassar professor Percy Longfellow. You'll be fussed over by loyal butler, Horace, and fortune-hunting maid, Charlene. Katherine Kerry, a reporter on the scene, observes much more than glitz and gaiety when she witnesses a murder.
 
Written and directed by Anika Krempl
 
Original costumes by Kristen Marquette


Saturday, August 13th
Old Drovers Inn
190 E. Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains, New York
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Dinner and show at 7:30 PM
For reservations call:
914-474-1824 or 845-832-9311

Saturday, August 20th
Arts at the Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook, NY 12571
8 PM
For reservations call:
845-475-7973
To purchase advance tickets visit:



Murder at the Mic

You're invited to enter the glamorous and cutthroat world of karaoke competition. Take a cruise on The Pride of the Hudson, someone is killing the contestants at their Karaoke Clash. Even if you feel that there is plenty of pain and suffering in the world without karaoke, Murder at the Mic provides enough fun, thrills and sing-along-able songs to keep you laughing and humming long after the show is over.

Join karaoke jock Monte Bloch as he introduces punk rocker Jools, hard rocker Judd, lounge lizard Jerry, Broadway diva Berdi and America's sweetheart April-May. As they also compete for the trophy one of them dies trying. Whodunit and why?

NOTE: Murder at the Mic is a fully scripted show performed during dinner. It has lots of audience interaction, and you can sing in the competition if you wish but if not, you can just enjoy the show!


Friday, August 19th
The Pride of the Hudson
Blu Pointe Landing, Newburgh, New York
Gate opens at 6:30 PM
Three hour cruise south on the scenic Hudson River, dinner and a show to die for begin at 7:00 PM. Cash bar onboard.
For reservations call 
845-363-4550
To purchase advance tickets visit

2016 Show Calendar
For all of our show dates and locations scheduled in 2016, visit our website's CALENDAR page. If you have any questions or comments email us at murdercafe.ny@gmail.com.

  www.murdercafe.net

 


Murder Cafe and Theatre on the Road now operate out of a 19th century chocolate factory building in Red Hook, NY. Under the banner Arts at the Chocolate  Factory, our two theatre companies have offices, costume storage and rehearsal and performance space. Although we will continue to be "on the road" averaging 40 performances a year at a venue near you, we will also be producing and performing both original and known works at Arts at the Chocolate Factory. For information on upcoming events, and contracting for space or having us produce your play, visit www.artsatthefactory.com. 
 
ACTORS  & DIRECTORS WANTED!
We're looking for a couple of fearless actors, males and females age 21+ to join our growing troupe, and be part of our busy fall and winter schedule. Send us an email at  murdercafe.ny@gmail.com to request sides and an audition day and time.

We're also looking for directors. In September we're bringing Rich Orloff's nationally known play, Romantic Fools, to Arts at the Chocolate Factory. We need six people, each will cast and direct two comedy sketches. For details visit www.artatthefactory.com.


facebook logo Our Facebook page lists updates on our show schedule, information on the local entertainment scene and links to our venues and the activities of the talented actors who work with us. Please take a moment and like our Facebook page by clicking on this link. Thank you!
 
 
 

Give the gift of comedy, music and mayhem!
Treat yourself or a friend or family member to one of our 2016 public shows with a Murder Cafe gift card. The gift cards will be honored by the venue you reserve with and they're available in denominations of $25, $50 or $100. Please use PayPal and the email address marquette.frank@yahoo.com for payment. Your customized card will be emailed to you as a PDF within 24 hours.


  
Offer Expires: December 31, 2016