This month it's a nun with a gun, a deadly piece of chocolate, five escaped inmates, a visit with the rich and infamous, a classic fairy tale and a ribbon cutting ceremony. What more do you want?

Monthly News & Updates
 As we approach the year's halfway point I'm noticing we're all over the map. But considering our ambitions and the demands on our time and our audience-tested shows, I guess it couldn't be any other way. 

June starts with two oldies but goodies, Murder by Chocolate and Murder at the Mic...two shows that refuse to die. Lucky for us they both remain popular as fundraising tools. 

For the first time in our 19 year history we're making waves. Murder at the Mansion, another chestnut that revives itself every quarter, can be seen on the Pride of Hudson, a cruise boat that leaves from the banks of Hudson River in Newburgh, New York. 

In addition to our "on the road" activities, both Murder Cafe and Theatre on the Road are digging in to our new home at Arts at the Chocolate Factory in Red Hook, New York. For updates on performances, classes and workshops planned at the new space visit www.artsatthefactory.com. And once your interest is piqued you can join us for a special performance of Murder at the Mansion on June 11th and a Red Hook Chamber mixer we are sponsoring on June 22nd. 

Reservation information and details for all of June events are below. We hope to see you at one of them, and if not, stay in touch. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Talk soon,

Frank Marquette
845.475.7973
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.murdercafe.net
www.theatreontheroad.com

PS: If you'd like to win two FREE TICKETS to our June 11th performance of Arts at the Chocolate Factory, visit our Arts at the Factory Facebook page and give it a like! We'll select two winners on June 8th. 
Murder by Chocolate

Danny Crunkle, owner of Dan-Dee-Can-Dee, is merging with Hershel Crackleberry his biggest competitor. Danny's dinner guests include his soft son Junior, nutty ex-wife Sister Hazel, creamy girlfriend Lola, crunchy attorney Marsha Mallow and brittle chocolatier Rollo Goodbahr. Before your salad is served someone will poison Danny's sweet deal and you're either a suspect or a witness to murder!


FRIDAY, JUNE 3rd at 6 PM
Diamond Mills, 25 Partition St., Saugerties, New York
6:00 - 9:00 PM

Fundraiser for Cerebal Palsy of Ulster County

For reservations call 845-336-7235 ext. 2202


Murder at the Mansion

The year is 1890 and the Vanderbilts dominate Dutchess County society. Your evening begins when Frederick and Mrs. Vanderbilt host a summer garden party; you'll mingle with their wealthy neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. John Astor IV, 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.


SATURDAY,  JUNE 11th at 8 PM
Arts at the Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook, NY 12571
For reservations call: 845-475-7973
To purchase tickets visit www.artsatthefactory.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 24th at 6:30 PM
The Pride of the Hudson
Buffet Cruise and Show
For reservations call: 845-363-4550 
To purchase tickets visit www.prideofthehudson.com
Murder at the Mic

You're invited to enter the glamorous and cutthroat world of karaoke competition. Someone is killing the contestants at your annual Karaoke Clash. Jock Monte Bloch will invite audience members to sing from a pre-selected playlist. The contestants competing for the trophy include punk rocker Jools, hard rocker Judd, Broadway diva Berdie Zimmerman, lounge legend Jerry Saks and America's sweetheart April-May.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12th at 2 PM
Larry's, 66 North St., Pine Bush, NY

For reservations call 917-757-5402
Hansel and Gretel

This is the classic fairy tale, presented with four actors and one musician, as an interactive performance. Hansel, Gretel, the Stepmother, the goose herder and of course, the Witch!

SATURDAY, JUNE 25th at 10 AM
Arts at the Chocolate Factory
52 Elizabeth St., Red Hook, NY

For reservations call 845-475-7973
To purchase advance tickets visit   www.artsatthefactory.com

$10 per person

This is the premier performance of STORYBOOK SATURDAYS, produced by Theatre on the Road at Arts at the Chocolate Factory.
Arts at the Chocolate Factory Open House and Chamber Mixer

The Red Hook Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's monthly mixer at Arts at the Chocolate Factory on Wednesday, June 22nd. All are invited and admission is free. The fun starts at 5:30 PM and will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, live music, good conversation and a surprise visit by a local historic figure.

For information call 845-475-7973.

Arts at the Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth Street
Suite 2
Red Hook, NY 12571

JULY PREVIEW

"Voices from the New Village"
An original play presented by the Hurley Heritage Society and written and directed for Theatre on the Road by Jillian Nadiak.
Saturday, July 9th at 2 PM
52 Main Street, Hurley, New York
Free admission with Stone House Day tour

"Creativity and Confidence Through Improv"
A workshop conducted by Frank Marquette and Sheila Dvorak Galione
July 15 - 17
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York
For complete information and registration click here!

"American Moments"
American Moments serves sweet slices and a touch of the tart. Harry and Ceil joust as only older couples know how, Ted and Phil fight as only a father and a son don't know how, reporter Belle confronts God and beer, while Mr. Frowley bites off more than he can chew mediating a family melee.
Written by Bill Duncan
Directed by Frank Marquette
July 22 - 24
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Box Office: 845-876-3080


Frank Marquette | Theatre on the Road/Murder Cafe | 845-475-7973   theatreontheroad@gmailcom

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