Left to Right: Mandy (Father Al Fredo), Me (Mama Rosa), Laura (Marco Roni), Amy (Tara Misu), Charity (Rocco Scarfazzi) - note the chest hair, Jess (Bo Jalais), and Kellee (Angel Roni)Joey and I tried to participate in one held at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena, but all the main characters were filled within the first day of sign-ups. So when I told Joey that it was a girls night and he wasn't invited, he was bummed. He really wanted to go, and even offered to take pictures and video tape us! Maybe next time we'll have another murder mystery dinner party for a larger group, where husbands are invited.
Jess ordered the kit on Amazon and the theme was called Pasta, Passion, and Pistols. Charity and Jess went all out in decorating the place to look like a murder scene in an Italian Restaurant - body outline on the floor, "caution" tape on the doors, pasta boxes on display, a candle lit table, background music, as well as making a yummy Italian dinner and desserts.
It was my first murder mystery dinner and didn't know what to expect, but I ended up having a blast! I don't want to spoil the end and tell you who killed Pepi, just in case someone else does this same storyline.
For anyone looking to have one of these parties, it's so easy to host. The kit includes the music, the storylines/scripts, and the menu with recipes. For more about our storyline, read below.
Here's the plot: Guiseppe (Pepi) Roni served up a mean plate of pasta until someone did him in. Now there's big trouble in Little Italy because 4 days ago he was found murdered in the kitchen of his renowned New York City eatery, La Sperenza. Pepi had been shot in the back with his own pistol. We gather together to pay our respects and eat a feast of Italian food in his honor.
1. Rocco Scarfazzi: Pepi's twin brother, a tough-talking no-nonsense Italian business man. In addition to his vineyards and real estate holdings, it is rumored Rocco is in the 'laundering' business. He had no love for his brother Pepi but his reasons are his own.
2. Tara Misu: Rocco's vivacious young fiancé. She was just an upstairs maid in Rocco's villa until she swept him off his feet. Now Tara keeps a smile on his face and a firm grip on Rocco's assets. Tara is dressed to kill. She knows the effect she has on men and flaunts her charms shamelessly.
3. Mama Rosa: Pepi's grieving widow. For 25 years, Mama Rosa cooked the pasta while Pepi greeted La Sperenza's dinner guests. In all the years they were married, not once did they argue. Had something finally boiled over in Rosa's kitchen?
4. Marco Roni: Pepi and Mama Rosa's only son, Marco was expected to take over the restaurant after his parents retired. Marco hates waiting tables. His goal is to play on a World Cup soccer team but his papa has been keeping him permanently on the bench.
5. Bo Jalais: Cousin of a cousin of Rocco's, Bo manages the Scarfazzi vineyards. Bo comes from a long line of French wine-makers and no one knows 'ze' grape like Bo. An important man in the Scarfazzi organization .... what could Bo possibly have to whine about.
6. Angel Roni: Pepi and Rosa's beautiful daughter. It was Pepi's dream that his 'Angel' would marry a good Italian boy, have children and carry on the family traditions. Angel has a few fantasies of her own though and one of them is that hunk, Bo jalais. Mama-mia!The next two are optional, if we have more than 6:
7. Father Al Fredo: An Italian priest and long-time family friend of the Roni's and the Scarfazzi's. The good priest has heard their confessions and knows their sins.
8. Clair Voyant: Rosa's best friend and astrology advisor. Clair's talents include an ability to communicate with the spirit world and see into the future.
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