The play's title is: Virginia Jones and the Curse of Nergal
The play's author: David Landau
Synopsis:
A mystery spoof of the Hollywood adventure films. The time, 1932. The place Marlene's Cabaret in Liechtenstein. Wealthy explorer, Sir Wallis Burgess, is dead, his ashes in an urn he retrieved from the recently
discovered tomb of the Mesopotamian God of the Underworld, Nergal. Some say he died of the curse.
Others suspect his greedy wife, his mysterious mistress, his double-crossing partner or the dangerous followers of the Underworld God. It is up to adventuress Virginia Jones to discover which as well as what became
of the map of the catacombs and the Eye of Nergal.
To do so she must battle both wits and skills with her arch nemesis the Baron DeFalcon, as well as their mutual desire for one another.
Cast List:
Alyssa Flowers as Virgina Jones
Explorer, museum collector for the Smithsonian Institute. Her brother, Indiana is much better known.
Nathaniel Medlin as Baron DeFalcon
Notorious temple robber and dealer in stolen artifacts.
Troy Wold as Sir Lawrence Percy
Wealthy explorer and partner to Sir Wallis Burgess in this expedition.
Geri Taylor as Paulette Burgess
Recent second wife to the explorer Wallis Burgess. She has an insatiable craving for gold and jewels and will do anything to get them. She went on this expedition with her husband.
Moria O'Conner as Marlene
Songstress and owner of Marlene's Liechtenstein cabaret, the only cabaret in the tiny country of Liechtenstein.
Kenny Harris as Shaman
A "blind" mystic from Mesopotamia who tells the future with rocks, dominos and jacks. He knows and fears the curse of Nergal.
Summary of Dinner Theatre:
Dinner theatre began in 1982 and has become a popular entertainment venue in the nation. It's popularity rests largely on the perceived value for the entertainment dollar
expended and the excitement of audience participation. There is also the element of 'solving the mystery' which cannot be understated. Solving the mystery is not only
challenging, but rewarding. The successful sleuth gets his/her ticket price returned to him/her as a reward for their effort.
Dinner theatre is very different for our actors as well. Being on a theatrical stage is vastly more comforting and 'safe' for many actors than being in and amongst our
audiences. Venturing out to the audience is somewhat of an acquired taste. Dinner theatre does not appeal to every actor. It takes a higher degree of skill since the actor is
always 'on' while in the presence of the audience. Improvisational skills and the ability to focus are required and necessary tools in the actor's tool bag to successfully
participate in the dinner theatre venue.
Our audiences have a vastly different experience than when attending a stage play. Having the actors up close and personal is a new experience for those who have not
previously attended dinner theatre. The ability of the audience to interact with the actors, asking questions, probing the mystery and getting to know the characters is all part
of the enjoyment of dinner theatre. And the fun really starts when an audience member is selected to participate in the show. You never know how that situation is going to
turn out (which is half the fun). Dinner theatre offers an experience that is unique among theatrical venues.
Are you the person who watches CSI, for example, and figures out "who dunnit" long before the show ends? Then dinner theatre may be your next challenge. It's a bit tougher
than TV, as we have had several occasions when someone did not solve the crime. Are YOU up for the challange?
Steve Munz, Director