Act4Murder
P.O. Box 455
Shalimar, Florida 32579
Phone/FAX: 850-862-2885
e-mail: murder@act4murder.com
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Act4Murder is available to perform for special events such as
fundraisers, company parties, holiday parties, private parties, rehearsal dinners, team-building events
and any other event that could be enhanced with a murder mystery. We have performed for the YMCA, Legal Aid of North Florida,
Escambia County School District, Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Horizons of Okaloosa County, Relay for Life, the
Santa Rosa Medical Center's Women's Advisory Council, the Red Hat Ladies, and
private holiday and corporate parties in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, Montgomery, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Sandestin,
and Montgomery, Alabama, just to name a few.
Because I have had so many inquiries regarding our availability for special events,
I have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions below.
If your questions are not answered here, please call or email me, and
I'll be happy to answer them for you.
What is this?
What is this?
This is murder mystery for dinner theater. It is a comedic show combined with a 3-course meal and whatever
else your evening requires. If you are planning a fundraiser, you might add a silent auction. If you
are planning a company holiday party, you might need time for speeches or gift-giving. I will
work with you to help put together exactly what you need for your special event.
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How many people can you perform for?
We have performed for as few as 10 people, and as many as 220. We do not wear microphones, but for
the larger shows we have small "portable" platforms that we strategically place around the room to aid in
seeing and hearing the actors. Our shows are tailored to be certain everyone can see and hear, no matter
what the size.
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Where do you perform?
In Florida, we have performed in Ft. Walton Beach, Shalimar, Okaloosa Island, Niceville, DeFuniak Springs,
Pensacola, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, Panama City Beach, Grayton Beach and Tallahassee.
We've also performed in Montgomery, Alabama. We can perform anyplace!
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What type of facility do you need for a performance?
Anywhere you can serve a meal. My shows have been successfully performed in
a variety of locations, including restaurant's, cafeterias, auditoriums, church meeting
rooms, banquet facilities, conference centers, convention centers, even private homes!
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How much does it cost?
The cost to hire Act4Murder is dependent upon the number of guests you are anticipating at your event and the distance
we must travel for the performance. When you decide you do want Act4Murder to perform for your next
special event, contact me and we will meet to discuss the price,
location, date, time, and show, and any other details regarding your performance.
What do you provide for this fee?
What do we provide to you?
How long will the evening last?
With a cash bar and a 3-course meal, the evening takes a little over 3 hours from start to finish.
For my productions, there is generally
a cash bar from 6:15 until 7:00, the show begins at 7:00, then we are finished between 9 and 9:30.
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Do you have any plays that do not include murder?
Yes. I do have a show without murder but I can't tell you which one. The other eighteen do have a murder, and are
all presented in a comedic style.
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Are the plays suitable for all audiences?
The plays contain adult themes. Everything is presented in a comedic style, but in addition to murder, there is
often adultery as a sub-plot, and plenty of sexual inuendo. NONE of my plays contain any drug or gang related material, nor is there any
"bad" language included in the dialog, but in general, my plays are written for adult entertainment.
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Can shows be tailored for specific audiences?
Yes. If requested, I will add specific references for your business, employees, specific people in the company,
specific people in the audience, and jokes and references pertinent to your fundraiser or special event. I work with you
to obtain the information I need to tailor the shows tastefully, appropriately and comically.
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Do you have any special holiday shows?
Yes. I have two Valentine's Day shows, two Halloween shows and two holiday Christmas shows. You must plan early to schedule these
shows for your special event, so call or email me quickly if you're interested in details about these two shows.
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Can I combine a murder mystery with a silent auction?
Yes. The silent auction items can be set up prior to the show then bid on during the "cash bar" portion of the evening and
during the breaks. One of the actors makes announcements throughout the evening as to when the silent auction is ending.
Act4Murder has successfully helped raise thousands and thousands of dollars for various groups by coupling the show with a
silent auction.
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How much can I expect to raise with this as a fundraiser?
The amount you will raise depends on the number of people at your event, the price the restaurant charges you per
meal, and whether or not you include a silent auction. Our most recent show resulted in a net gain of $3,400 for Relay for Life.
We have raised as little as $1,200 (no auction), and as much as $6,500 (big auction) here in Northwest Florida.
One of my shows, however,
resulted in a net gain of $100,000 several years ago in another part of the country, so anything is possible!
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How and when do I pay?
The service agreement must be signed at least 30 days in advance of the performance date. I no longer
require a deposit. Payment is due within one night of the performance date, although most
pay the night of the show. I accept checks -
no credit or debit cards.
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I want to hire you, what do I do?
Once you decide you do want Act4Murder at your next special event,
we must get your performance date on the Act4 calendar, select a show, and sign a service agreement.
No payment is required when signing the agreement, but you need to know the approximate number
of people we will be entertaining. Next, a location must be selected. I can give you suggestions as
to places we have performed locally, and give you our guidelines for what does and does not work
for murder mystery.
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I have other questions that need to be answered!
Please contact me at any time, I'll be happy to answer any and all questions!
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How many people can you perform for?
Where do you perform?
What type of facility do you need for a performance??
How much does it cost?
What do you provide for this fee?
What do we provide to you?
How long will the evening last?
Do you have any plays that do not include murder?
Are the plays suitable for all audiences?
Can shows be tailored for specific audiences?
Do you have any special holiday shows?
Can I combine a murder mystery with a silent auction?
How much can I expect to raise with this as a fundraiser?
How and when do I pay?
I want to hire you, what do I do?
I have other questions that need to be answered!
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