Arts Council Menifee is presenting “Hulas and Homicide,” a Mystery Dinner Theater show on August 31 from 6-8:30 p.m. An authentic Hawaiian buffet will be catered by Gracie’s Lunchbox and specialty libations will be available at the no-host bar.
An experienced cast, directed by Sarah Gibbon, president of the recently established nonprofit Vagabond Theatre Group of Menifee, will lead guests through the interactive whodunit.
“There are only 64 spaces available with eight people at each table,” Arts Council Menifee President Colleen Ackerman said. “Each table will be an investigative unit and will work together to solve the mystery. Whichever table solves the mystery first will get an undisclosed prize.”
With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, Gracie’s Lunchbox Executive Chef Ally Cazarin, along with sous chef Christiana Litton, are excited to present their phenomenal food and exceptional service to guests at the event. Everyone is encouraged to wear Hawaiian-themed clothing to fit in with the luau setting but it is not required.
ACM presented its first successful Mystery Dinner Theater in 2019 and had planned to make it an annual event. However, when the pandemic struck the following year, it was not possible, and the event was on hiatus until its current revival.
“We want to offer a fun and engaging theater experience to the community,” Ackerman said. “And we think this is the perfect opportunity to offer an end-of-summer event that everyone will enjoy.”
The show will take place at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center at 29995 Evans Road in Menifee. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at www.artscouncilmenifee.org.
