Teen Mystery Dinner ~ Who Stole the Silver Bells

Please review the synopsis and characters.  If you want to be one of our 12 main characters at the party text or email me your top choices and I will schedule you on the best I can.  If you want to come and just eat and solve the mystery don’t worry you can just  be one of the Griswall family members.  Misti @ 918-269-7437 or [email protected]  Please check your calendar twice if you wish to be one of the actors.

Synopsis:

Citizens of Holly Hills: save the date, mark your calendars, and set your alarms – the annual Snowflake Manor Tacky Sweater party held in honor of the Holly Hills Christmas Queen is just around the corner!  As you all know, Martha May Bells has been crowned the Christmas Queen again this year – for the 8th year in a row!  The townspeople should all take note of her bountiful Christmas spirit and strive to be like her during the holiday season.  Her home on Jolly Street in the Sugarplum Point subdivision is decorated with ornamentation and lights from all over the world! It is a fantastic sight to see!

This charming event will take place in the spectacular Silver Bells Ballroom of the Snowflake Manor. The famous Holly Hills silver bells will be on display in the foyer of the manor for all to admire!  Party guests will mingle in tacky sweater garb with enchanting people, exquisite food, and fabulous entertainment. A night to remember, you will make lovely Christmas memories for years to come!

Dress to impress in your Christmas tacky sweater best! This is where your story begins.

Characters:

MARTHA MAY BELLS

Heiress

Martha May Bells is an heiress who is used to getting what she wants—with the exception of her secret childhood crush since grade school. Martha May has mastered the art of eavesdropping, so if you have skeletons in your cupboard, it is best not to breathe a word of them. The neighbors get annoyed by Martha May during the holiday season since she is ultra-competitive with her Christmas décor.

Suggested attire: Tacky but elegant Christmas sweater. Hair in an outrageous Christmas-inspired updo.

CAROL KNIGHT

Manicurist

Carol Knight is one of the most friendly people you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. Being a manicurist, Carol knows most everybody in the town of Holly Hills because they are on her client list. She stresses during the holidays, however, since her eccentric brother comes to town.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Even tackier Christmas accessories to go with your sweater.

SAM MANGER

Dog Groomer

Sam Manger is the obnoxious dog groomer at Manger Mutt Cuts. Sam is an animal lover and takes great care of animals. However, s/he is a terrible groomer with horrible ideas for pet haircuts. Sam’s newest style is the box cut and the poodles of Holly Hills are all hiding in closets until their hair grows back.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Print off pictures of ridiculous dog grooming cuts to bring with you as your portfolio (optional).

EDDIE EVERGREEN

Baker

Eddie Evergreen is the obnoxious baker at Cousin Eddie’s Cookie’s.  Eddie lives life the way that s/he wants and doesn’t care about being judged. Eddie was given a nickname of 3C by the townsfolk of Holly Hills. 3C stands for crass, cluttered and chaotic.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Spatula or whisk and chef’s hat as optional accessories.

GINGER STARRY

Display Design Manager

Ginger Starry is the manipulative display designer for Nogstrum’s Department Store. Ginger is known for her outlandish tree designs and gorgeous holiday décor throughout the store. Ginger definitely has a creative spirit!

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Very over-the-top Christmas accessories.

FARRAH FROST

Ballerina

Farrah Frost plays the role of The Sugarplum Fairy at the Decking Halls Playhouse.  Farrah is a beautiful ballerina who teaches private lessons to the kids of Holly Hills in the off season. During the holidays, however, Farrah is always on her toes.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Ballet shoes & fairy wings are an optional accessory.

ROXY RUDOLPH

Olympic Ice Dancer

Roxy Rudolph is an enigma to most people of Holly Hills. She is a talented Olympic and U.S. National Champion ice dancer. Roxy has decided to put her skates away, slow down the pace, and enjoy life. She plans to open an eggnog shop on Winter Street next to Cousin Eddie’s Cookies.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Silver medal as an optional prop.

SCUT FURKUS

Candy Store Owner

Scut Furkus is a notorious neighborhood bully who plagued the Sugar Plum Point subdivision for many years. When Scut inherited his/her grandfather’s candy store, s/he had to turn over a new leaf when the townspeople picketed on the sidewalk. Nowadays, Scut is one of the nicest people in the town of Holly Hills.

 Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Coonskin cap as an optional accessory.

RALPHIE CHESTNUT

Train Conductor

Ralphie Chestnut is genuinely fun to be around because he was born for comedy. A dedicated train conductor for the North Pole Express, he loves to tell jokes during the ride. He’s known for the story about his mother buying him a BB gun for Christmas after months of begging and he nearly shot himself in the eye the first and last time he pulled the trigger.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.  Glasses as an accessory.

KEVIN MCALLISTER

Unemployed

Kevin McAllister is a thirty-something who still lives at home with his parents. Kevin suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his childhood when he was home alone, having to fend off burglars on Christmas Day. The holiday season is mentally draining on Kevin, and he is not sure when or if he can ever get over his Christmas trauma.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.

HOWIE LANGSTON

Mattress Salesman

Howie Langston is the devoted father and overworked mattress salesman. Every holiday season, Howie will do anything it takes to find his son the perfect Christmas present. This year, he is at his wit’s end searching for a Supersonic Man doll.

Suggested attire:  Tacky sweater.

CLARK GRISWALL

Inventor

A struggling inventor, Clark Griswall is the traditional family man. He will go to the ends of the earth to make his family happy. However, Clark has a knack for making the wrong decisions and finding trouble.

Suggested attire: Tacky sweater.