Saturday, October 7, 2023, at One Eyed Jacks’ Celebration Station
Murder at the Opera House: The Plot
Victoria Vurpillat, a mysterious heiress, is hosting an unprecedented dinner party at the Vurpillat Opera House in honor of the Pulaski County Historical Society. The Society is raising funds to further their paranormal division, to better research local history from the eyes of the beholders. The long-gone beholders.
The Vurpillat family is known for their aloof behavior, opting to speak only to those they believe to be of their station. In fact, they speak to virtually no one. Commoners are rarely invited to their home.
The Opera House is a unique building in downtown Winamac, the most famous and architecturally significant building in town. The family holds private parties for only the most elegant guests on the first floor and has apartments on the second floor. The opera stage is on the third floor and is open to the community.
The 19th-century brick block building has a tragic history. There are reports of malevolent ghosts that haunt the building.
Table Sponsors
- Diana Day
- Tim Murray
- Ryan Harrison
- Rhonda Wilson
- State Farm Insurance
PCHS Sponsors!
Heirloom: Sanders Foods, Karen Utes
Heritage: Pulaski County Tribe, Jane Rausch, Standard Industrial Supply, Winamac Coil Spring
Legacy: Fritz Black Sand Farms, Harrison Real Estate, Eugene Hintz, Courtney & Judy Poor, Steve & Barb Rausch, Marsha Selmer
Thank You!
We would like to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all who came together in support of this event: attendees and table sponsors, actors and players, One Eyed Jacks, PCHS members and volunteers, and Dave & Nora Schambers for assistance with props. Your support and investment in our community is greatly appreciated.
Photos
Photos taken after set-up (the night before the event). These photos were taken by Kathi Thompson. To view the full photos and the explanations of what you are seeing, CLICK ON THE THUMBNAILS.
Cast of Characters
Victoria Vurpillat is the prim and proper heiress of the Vurpillat Opera House. She has a mysterious manner but is a gracious and welcoming hostess.
Played by Madeline Murray.
Dustin Prince is the Forensic Investigator at the Pulaski County Crime Lab. Outwardly, he seems charming and professional. In reality, he’s a couch potato.
Played by David Schambers.
Helmsley Lord is an egotistical butler with a habit of over-exaggeration. He excels at his job and seems to be everywhere, know everything, always.
Played by Max Murray.
Chance Luminal, a famous forensic scientist from New York City, is new to Pulaski County. He is the new (and egotistical) Director of the Crime Lab.
Played by Kevin Carlson.
George Vurpillat is Victoria’s son. He’s the silent backbone of the family and is the one to ask if you need anything from the Vurpillats. Like money.
Played by Zachary Denham.
Sara Aupare is the nanny for the Vurpillat children. She has been a faithful and devoted employee of the Vurpillat family for many years.
Played by Morgan Apple.
Appolonia Spectrals is a paranormal investigator, and her behavior can be unpredictable. She works with the Historical Society’s Paranormal Division.
Played by Rhonda Wilson.
Tracy Fibers is a Forensic Lab Tech at the Crime Lab. She is the leading trace evidence technician in her field. She’s talkative and goes off on wild tangents.
Played by Teresa Bryant.
Elizabeth Vurpillat is the daughter-in-law of Victoria and wife of George. She has led a pampered life and is easily incensed if she doesn’t get her way.
Played by Nora Schambers.
Beatrice Matronly is a schoolteacher. She has a strict curriculum and doesn’t put up with nonsense. She lives in an apartment owned by the Vurpillats.
Played by Bev Krasner.
Sheriff Andrew Fife is the Sheriff of Pulaski County. He is a kindhearted gentleman with very low self-esteem! He is often seen around the Vurpillat Opera House.
Played by Bradon Downing.
A My Mystery Party Game by Dr. Bon Blossman. Copyright © 2007 by Mymysteryparty.com. All rights reserved. Per copyright instructions, we ask that no one who attends this mystery share who is murdered or who the murderer is found to be on social media or on any other venue.