I was thinking earlier today about our first "professional" show up at Snowbird back in April of 1991. Can any of you tell me the names of at least four of the original cast members that night?
Also, how many pages of script were there for that first performance?
Friday, September 18, 2009
Night for Ronald McDonad
Earlier this year, Jared, my son, and Hunt Mysteries donated a gift certificate good for a musical comedy murder mystery performance to the 2009 Ronald McDonald House Charity Fund-raiser.
Last night, Sept. 17th, Jared and cast members Tony Porter, Joseph Thompson, Clayton Barney, Mary Brassard, Danielle Palmer and Sheri Gillies performed "The Altos" in Park City for the guests of Mr. West, who bid the highest for the gift certificate. The actors and the guests had a fun evening together for a great cause.
It was Hunt Mysteries' third show donated to the Ronald McDonald charity.
Thanks Mr. West -- and thanks to the cast!
Last night, Sept. 17th, Jared and cast members Tony Porter, Joseph Thompson, Clayton Barney, Mary Brassard, Danielle Palmer and Sheri Gillies performed "The Altos" in Park City for the guests of Mr. West, who bid the highest for the gift certificate. The actors and the guests had a fun evening together for a great cause.
It was Hunt Mysteries' third show donated to the Ronald McDonald charity.
Thanks Mr. West -- and thanks to the cast!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater at Megaplex 20 at the District in South Jordan
Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater has teamed with Megaplex 20 at the District in South Jordan to present its Halloween Musical Comedy Murder Mystery "Which Witch is the Head Witch?" on Oct. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Hunt Mysteries created this 30-second video ad, using clips from previous Halloween shows. The ad will run before the movie showings at Megaplex 20.
This dinner show will also play in Layton and Logan.
Hunt Mysteries is in rehearsals for two of its most popular Halloween musical comedy murder mystery shows for October of 2009.
“Dracula’s Grand Masquerade Ball: Deadly Wedded Bliss” is scheduled:
• Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 at Boccias D’Italia, 1045 N. Washington Blvd., Harrisville (Ogden area), 84404.
The cast is Casey Wayman, Melanie Wayman, Jacob Thompson, Sheri Gillies, Corie Sorensen and Lara Johnson. The director and choreaographer and show manager is Alisha Williams, music director is Sally Paskins, assistant director and show manager is Cassidy Kirkham.
Our second show, “Which Witch is the Head Witch?” is scheduled:
• Oct. 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 in the scenic grand hall of Megaplex 20 at the District, 11400 South Bangerter Highway, South Jordan, UT 84095
• Oct. 23 & 24 at The Castle, 930 West Antelope Dr., Layton, UT 84041
• Oct. 29, 30 & 31 at the Riverwoods Conference Center, 615 S. Riverwoods Parkway, Logan, UT 84321.
The "Which Witch" cast is Mary Zullo Brassard, Emily Stevensen, Tonia Sayer, Anthony Porter, Chris Madriaga and Chris Cucera. Director is Mary Zullo Brassard and Jared R. Hunt. Music director is Emily Stevenson and choreographer is Natalie Fortie.
In “Which Witch is the Head Witch?” guests are invited to the specially convened election convention of the Wild and Woolly Western Witches Coven to elect a new head witch or warlock. Witchypoo, the coven's high exalted head witch, was found ashes to ashes and dust to dust recently, requiring all its members to convene for the purpose of selecting a new head witch or warlock. Who will win? Be forewarned, as with all politics, intrigue is likely to creep in. Keep your wits about you and try to uncover the clues that will unmask the killer! Guests mingle and dine with characters Syd Vicious, Peter Pyper Pepper, Ramon Contado, Serena VaVoom, Matilda Broomhilda and Glinda Glimmer.
In “Dracula’s Grand Masquerade Ball: Deadly Wedded Bliss,” guests are summoned by Count Dracula to his Annual Grand Masquerade Ball, where all the local monsters and townspeople join the festivities of illusion, mystery and intrigue. Rumors are circulating that Dracula, in a plot to rule the world, has killed Dr. Victor, the creator of Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s Bride. Entertaining his guest are Dracula’s three wickedly enchanting brides, Corruptya, Jezabel and Luna. Lurking nearby is a big bag of rags, The Mummy... or is it?
As in all Hunt Mysteries productions, the shows include top-rate singing, dancing and loads of comedy, plus audience participation, including interrogating the suspects (the actors) individually in solving the comedy murder mystery. Plus Hunt Mysteries uses a professional sound system and lighting along with professional sound technicians.
Hunt Mysteries has been doing dinner theater throughout Utah and surrounding states for more than 18 years. Though there may be imitators, there is none to match Hunt Mysteries' qualtiy performances.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Hunt Mysteries performed "The Altos: A Little Lower Than the Sopranos," its musical comedy murder mystery, for 500 guests attending the conference awards banquet for Savage Services at Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah. Hunt Mysteries teamed with Webb Audio to present a special edition performance of "The Altos" with special lighting, sound, video and staging to match Savage's theme "Savage Mission: Possible." Two video cameras and two spotlights were used to to capture and project the action onto two giant video screens that were set up on opposite sides of the stage so everyone could see the action even when the actors were performing down in the audience. The backdrop was an amazing addition to the performance and enhanced Savage's theme and spotlighted the James Bond silhouettes that were used during the evening's performance. Even the desserts sparkled with flashing lights as they were marched in and served to the guests at the conclusion of the performance. Special thanks go out to all those from Webb Audio who did terrific jobs, to The Eccles Conference Center for a beautiful setup and great service, to all the actors: Tony Porter, Joseph Thompson, Ryon Sharette, Andrew Lenz, Brittany Andersen, Mandi Jensen and Mary Zullo Brassard, and to the show managers Tonia Sayer and Chris Porter.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Comments on "Altos," "Bride," May 2009
Dear Lee and Nancy,
I cannot express how wonderful your cast and crew (of “The Altos”) were last Thursday (May, 7, 2009) evening for our Awards Banquet for the UMGMA at Deer Valley!! Everything went according to plan and the show was extraordinary! The actors were so engaging and entertaining that people were still talking about it after the show. It was fun, in good taste, and the performers were all so talented.Thank you again and please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any kind of reference.
Kathi NewmanWasatch Pediatrics/Utah Medical Group Managers Assoc.
“The Altos” Feb. 14, 2009 – The performance was wonderful! … All of the actors were wonderful!! I enjoyed their interactions and they had great stage presence!! I would definitely come to see any one of them in another performance here or anywhere!! I was there with my sister and we both thought that this dinner theater was a great treasure to find and experience! So much fun! … We enjoyed the actors sitting down with us and socializing like we were really part of the atmosphere! Thank you! … The movement of the actors weaving around the tables and interacting in every part of the room was a great way to include everybody! Nice job! Sincerely grateful for a wonderful experience and memories forever!!
Teresa
“The Altos” Feb. 13, 2009 – The performance was excellent … we’ve recommended Hunt Mysteries to many friends and family. Patti
“The Altos”Feb. 13, 2009 -- The actors were very professional. Each did a great job in their particular role, and the audience participation was just right. I already have recommend Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater to others. It was such a fun night out!
Tricia
“Godfather of the Bride” at The Castle May 9th was “AWESOME.” My 12-year-old said he’d rather go to the mystery dinner than LAGOON!!! The Bride was amazing – so cute and funny. But everyone was great!! And the audience participation was just right! We’ve recommended Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater to many of our friends.
Guest – Sherry Marchese
Our evening with Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater at The Hilton Garden Inn on April 22nd “was perfect.” My family had a fantastic time! Each one of the actors did a fantastic job of staying in character, and my son thought Trixie was “hot!” The amount of audience participation was just right and the quality of the sound system was very good. We have already recommended Hunt Mysteries to others. “Thanks for a memorable experience and a good evening!”
Guest – Kimberly Hunter
“I liked all the actors” in “Godfather of the Bride” April 22nd at The Hilton Garden Inn. “Of course, we thought our son Allen was superb. I really liked Harry and Carla. I wish she had had more of a part and that there had been more interaction between the two of them.” And the audience participation was enough but not too much. We will be recommending Hunt Mysteries to our friends and associates.
Guest – A. Smith
I cannot express how wonderful your cast and crew (of “The Altos”) were last Thursday (May, 7, 2009) evening for our Awards Banquet for the UMGMA at Deer Valley!! Everything went according to plan and the show was extraordinary! The actors were so engaging and entertaining that people were still talking about it after the show. It was fun, in good taste, and the performers were all so talented.Thank you again and please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any kind of reference.
Kathi NewmanWasatch Pediatrics/Utah Medical Group Managers Assoc.
“The Altos” Feb. 14, 2009 – The performance was wonderful! … All of the actors were wonderful!! I enjoyed their interactions and they had great stage presence!! I would definitely come to see any one of them in another performance here or anywhere!! I was there with my sister and we both thought that this dinner theater was a great treasure to find and experience! So much fun! … We enjoyed the actors sitting down with us and socializing like we were really part of the atmosphere! Thank you! … The movement of the actors weaving around the tables and interacting in every part of the room was a great way to include everybody! Nice job! Sincerely grateful for a wonderful experience and memories forever!!
Teresa
“The Altos” Feb. 13, 2009 – The performance was excellent … we’ve recommended Hunt Mysteries to many friends and family. Patti
“The Altos”Feb. 13, 2009 -- The actors were very professional. Each did a great job in their particular role, and the audience participation was just right. I already have recommend Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater to others. It was such a fun night out!
Tricia
“Godfather of the Bride” at The Castle May 9th was “AWESOME.” My 12-year-old said he’d rather go to the mystery dinner than LAGOON!!! The Bride was amazing – so cute and funny. But everyone was great!! And the audience participation was just right! We’ve recommended Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater to many of our friends.
Guest – Sherry Marchese
Our evening with Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater at The Hilton Garden Inn on April 22nd “was perfect.” My family had a fantastic time! Each one of the actors did a fantastic job of staying in character, and my son thought Trixie was “hot!” The amount of audience participation was just right and the quality of the sound system was very good. We have already recommended Hunt Mysteries to others. “Thanks for a memorable experience and a good evening!”
Guest – Kimberly Hunter
“I liked all the actors” in “Godfather of the Bride” April 22nd at The Hilton Garden Inn. “Of course, we thought our son Allen was superb. I really liked Harry and Carla. I wish she had had more of a part and that there had been more interaction between the two of them.” And the audience participation was enough but not too much. We will be recommending Hunt Mysteries to our friends and associates.
Guest – A. Smith
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