A night of mystery and comedy is coming to Hemet, as the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce prepares to host an interactive murder mystery event at the local library.
Titled “Murder at the Mixer,” the performance is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Hemet Public Library, located at 300 E. Latham Ave., according to a chamber news release.
The show is written and directed by Stacey Bailey, a retired West Valley High School theater teacher who now serves on the Hemet Unified School District Board of Education.
Local leaders and community members are stepping into character roles for the production. Among them are Linda Krupa, appearing as “Mayor Linda Coupon,” and Valerie Vandever, taking on the role of “Councilmember Valerie VanderBEE.” Hemet Unified Superintendent Christi Barrett will portray “Superintendent Christy Barista.”
Additional cast members include Linda Greilich of Golden Era Productions as San Jacinto’s mayor pro tem, along with Derk Rodgers as Dr. Pleasant and Dan Goodrich as Detective Goodriddance. Chamber members Danica Wood, Debradawn Shockey, Monica Reichl and Drake Rodgers are also part of the ensemble, with a special appearance by chamber chairman Koka Lakshman.
The event invites attendees to take part in the mystery, encouraging them to gather clues throughout the evening and piece together who committed the fictional crime. Two intermissions will give guests time to compare theories before making their final guess.
Participants can purchase chances to name the culprit, priced at $2 for a single guess or $10 for six. Those who correctly identify the killer will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket valued at more than $100, according to organizers.
Refreshments will be available for purchase during the event, including both alcoholic and nonalcoholic options.
Tickets are priced at $20 and can be purchased through cast members, at the chamber office at 615 N. San Jacinto St. in Hemet, online at hemetsanjacintochamber.com, or at the door on the night of the event.
For more information, the public can contact the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-658-3211 or by email at [email protected].
