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The Waterville Public Library Hosts the 5th Annual Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th @ 6:30 pm
Waterville, Maine – The Waterville Public Library is planning to get away with criminal mischief again this October as it hosts “Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event” — an evening of mystery and magic at the Waterville Public Library on Saturday, October 28, 2023! This 5th annual fundraiser will be a live-acted, not-to-be-missed once-in-a-lifetime event! Nosh & Knock Off 2023 will feature an original script, Murder at the Epilogue Club, written and directed by a local playwright and beloved friend of the Library, Emilienne Ouellette. The mystery will be live-acted and feature some of our region’s most illustrious and remarkable theatrical talent! Nosh & Knock Off is a sure bet for an evening full of delight and frivolity. All proceeds go to a fantastic cause: supporting Waterville Public Library programs and services. Be a part of the “welcome back, better than ever year!”
The cost to attend is $50 per person and includes a wide array of delightful libations and refreshments throughout the evening. Tickets are limited and go quickly! Buy tickets at https://wplnk23.eventbrite.com. For more information, call the Waterville Public Library at 207.872.5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org. This is a 21+ event, and tickets will likely not be available at the door as they’ll be sold out. Yes, it’s that good!
Murder at the Epilogue Club:
The time, the roaring 1920s. The place, The Epilogue Club, an after-hours speakeasy at the Waterville Public Library teeming with flappers, gangsters, and ladies of the night. Nearly everyone becomes a suspect when scandalously sexy nightclub singer, Trixie Harridan, dies onstage mid-performance. Work with your teammates to discover whodunnit as the story unfolds around you at this interactive comedic murder mystery. Featuring local acting talent and an original script by Emilienne Ouellette.
Cast of Characters:
Trixie Harridan – Bee Tyler
Thomas Gunn – Art Meneses
Scott – Paul Herard
Fitzgerald – Erik Hyatt
Zelda Harridan – Sarah Johnson
Mort Pestle – Tim Croce
Jade Chatelaine – Lisa St. Hilaire
Lily LaFleur – Serena Sanborn
Norwood Helm – Nathan Sylvester
Taffeta Slick – Samantha Delorie
Clara Copper – Lauren Ouellette
Amethyst – Dawn Wiers
Diamond – Jennifer Day
Emerald – Phoebe Sanborn
Ruby – Dana Bushee
Sapphire – Hana Valle
The Johns – John Buys, Richard Meng, Matt Stanford, Stevie Webb, Greg Wiers
Donor opportunities are still available! Email office@watervillelibrary.org for more information! This interactive mystery theater production, starring esteemed members of our community and cast members on loan from the Waterville Opera House, is the Waterville Public Library’s largest annual fundraiser, with all proceeds from the event going directly to support Library programming. About the Waterville Public Library The Waterville Public Library, a 2017 winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, has been a center for community and learning in Waterville since 1896. A place where people and ideas connect, the mission of the Waterville Public Library is to empower people and strengthen the community through the sharing of stories, knowledge, and experiences. With the largest collection of materials in public libraries in Central Maine, the Waterville Public Library provides diverse programs for people of all ages and offers an array of technological and educational support for job seekers, career changers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and creative types. Visit the website at http://www.watervillelibrary.org/ to learn more. ###
