"Beware of the Raven, or Murderous Mayhem on Raven Isle"

Shakespeare on Clark at the Centre presents Beware of the Raven, or Murderous Mayhem on Raven Isle by Carl Zeitler, an original murder mystery dinner theatre premiere. The production is directed and costumed by Julane Sullivan. This one night only production will help raise funds for Shakespeare on Clark at the Centre.

Halloween Night. A storm rages outside. A haunted house on spooky Raven Isle. A group of thrill seekers dressed in costumes come to the island to learn more about the legend of the Raven from a mysterious tour guide. They are going to learn more than they bargained for as someone dies. Or perhaps more than one. Was Elvis, Scarlett, Poltergeist Polly, Wolfman, Brains, Salem Sammi, Snow, Charming, or the Host the victims? Or the culprits? Or maybe it was the Raven who did it! That is the premise of this interactive production that encourages audience members to dress up in Halloween costumes themselves to be part of the fun. This fun and suspenseful show is perfect for the upcoming Halloween season.

The cast includes Joe Billquist, Bill Boggs, Debbi Dennison, Vicky Giannini, Marc Jolley, Lynn Meredith, Jerry Moore, Cheryl Rice, and Carl Zeitler.

Their characters will interact with audience members before the show begins and during meal and bar breaks during the performance. The audience will be part of the show in this engaging and interactive format. Audience members will also get a chance to guess who they think committed the murder or murders. Guess correctly and you could win a prize after the show.

The performance will be held on Sunday October 18 at the Range Grill & Tap at 35 N. Water St. in Batavia. The social hour will be from 5-6 PM with the show itself starting at 6 PM. The ticket price of $30 includes the show, a buffet style dinner, and dessert. Cash bar is available during social hour and during the breaks, as well as after the show. Tickets need to be purchased in advance and will be on sale starting Monday September 21. You may call in reservations and charge tickets over the phone at 630-761-0145 or purchase them at the restaurant itself before the show date.

The last two murder mysteries held at The Range Grill & Tap, Tumbleweed Turmoil at the Tombstone Tavern and The Bootleg Bump Off at Ruby’s Rum Runner Room, sold out well before the performance dates, so it’s strongly recommended to call for tickets early.