Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! | A Murder Mystery Party

221 W Ship Creek Avenue,Anchorage AK 99501

12 November, 2022

Description

You have been invited: to a masquerade hosted by Marshall Inglewood, the Governor of Louisiana, The party will be held at the governero's posh New Orleans mansion. Everyone is expecting an elegant evening with hor d'oeuvers, drinks, and dancing - they rn't expecting power outages, a mysterious theft, dastardley dees and unsavory scandal. Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! is a murder mystery party wherin the guests will take the roles of Marshall Inglewood and his guests and staff and play those characters throughout the course of the event. At some point during the evening, one of the guests will be "killed" by one of the other participants, and the reaminder of the evening will be spent piecing together clues in an attempt to determine who the murderer is. Character Roles: Male Character Roles - 12 (M) The Governor - Marshall Inglewood - Governor of Louisiana who is hosting a Mardi Gras party. He’s well known in New Orleans for his constant fundraising and elegant parties. (M) The Sheriff - Jacques “Jack” Le Boeuf - Sheriff Jack is a fixture in New Orleans, as he investigates most crimes in the city. He’s known for his down home approach. (M) The Deputy - Jeremy “J” Porter - Deputy J is a notorious playboy, but is very loyal to the Sheriff’s Office and his city. (M) The New Man - Raymond Downings - Raymond recently inherited a large estate on the outskirts of the city and just moved back to town. (M) The Club Owner - Derek Nordhart - Derek owns “Fantasy” a very popular club that is known for its exclusive parties and open dance floor. (M) The Good Guy - Harvey Daniels - Harvey manages the day-to-day affairs for Leon’s construction firm and is known for his “good ol’boy” attitude. (M) The Architect - Leon D’Loupe - Mr. D’Loupe runs the largest construction firm in town and is largely responsible for most of the restoration to the city as it recovered from Hurricane Katrina. (M) The Preacher - Joseph Grant - Reverend Joseph is the preacher at the Sacred Heart, a rapidly growing mega church. (M) The Bodyguard - “Jack” - Heather’s bodyguard, he doesn’t say much. (M) Host/Head Caterer - Tony Cour- Tony runs one of the most successful restaurant/catering businesses in New Orleans. (Played by the Host/Hostess) (M) The Head Chef - Noel Bellenuit - Chef Noel is a dramatic, flamboyant and difficult man, but his food is so good even the most conservative members of high society don’t complain. (M) The Chef - Rene Le Boeuf - Rene served in the war and returned home recently where he got a job as a chef. Female Character Roles - 13 (F) The Preacher’s Wife - Lettie Mae La Terre - Reverend Joseph’s wife, and a member of his church. There are hints of some sort of scandal in her past. (F) The Showgirl - Amelie Belle - Amelie is a rising star on the stages of New Orleans and is famed for her long legs and graceful demeanor. (F) The New Girl - Heather Le Bois - Miss Heather just bought a large mansion on the outskirts of town and has thrown several lavish parties. (F) The Voodoo Queen - Dominique LaBranche - Well known in New Orleans for her many “reading” parlors and Hoodoo supply stores. Her readings are said to be very accurate. (F) The Queen Bee - Blanche Le Boeuf - The reigning social queen of New Orleans elite society. She is a member of the prestigious Le Boeuf family and is well known for her iron fist inside a lacy glove. (F) Waitress - Lily Porter - A waitress, she’s sometimes a little vague, but very hard working. (F) Waitress - Jo Ann Duluth - A waitress and member of the Sacred Heart. (F) Waitress - Jaquelyn D’Argent - A waitress, she is a new staff member. (F) The Bartender - Crystal La Terre - Crystal’s cocktails are legendary in New Orleans and so is her quick mouth and bad temper. (F) The Lawyer - Gabrielle Le Boeuf - Miss Gabrielle is known to be sharp as a tack and a terror in the courtroom. She’s utterly ruthless behind her sweet Southern manners. (F) The Hippie - Celine “Luna” Schumacher – Deputy Porter’s date, Luna is a big believer in “green initiatives,” but appears to legitimately like Deputy J. (F) The Bouncer - Sarah Corrington - Bouncer at “Fantasy,” many underestimate her in her high heels, but she’s broken plenty of bones. (F) The Socialite - Eloise Daniels - Harvey’s mom is a well known socialite who always has a bit of gossip to share.