~ A N I N T E R A C T I V E M Y S T E R Y P A R T Y ~
P L A Y B I L L
It is October, 1938. The mysterious Cecelia “CeCe” Canterbury — known to her friends as “Midnight” — has invited a dazzling array of international friends and acquaintances to her Caribbean estate, Midnight Manor. But beneath the glitter of cocktails and conversation lies a tangle of secrets: coded messages, jewel thefts, and whispers of espionage as the world teeters on the brink of war.
When CeCe appears to take her own life during the party, her guests are left with a cryptic poem, a storm that cuts them off from the mainland, and a house filled with clues. To honor their hostess, they set out on a scavenger hunt through Midnight Manor — only to discover that every guest harbors secrets, and nothing is quite what it seems.
Amelia Bryan-Dewberry (“Jasmine Jessop”)
A poised senator’s wife and secretly the author of The Star Gazer, society’s juiciest gossip column. Observant, witty, and discreet — until she chooses not to be.
Brogan Ralston & Kallie Stanford (BRK&S)
Two razor-sharp attorneys from a venerable Chicago law firm. Competitive and clever, they rarely miss a chance to probe someone’s story for cracks.
Buddy Pond
A former Olympic figure skater turned Geneva switchboard operator. Sharp-eared and sharp-witted, Buddy has an uncanny talent for knowing who is calling whom.
Chaos Stratford
Squirrel’s steady husband, whose quiet nature belies his resourceful streak. Known for his odd system of organization — and his poker face.
Tiobóid “Chubby” O’Basham
An Irishman who prefers the nickname “Chubby” after years of people mispronouncing his Gaelic name. Clever, restless, and endlessly charming, he always seems to know more than he lets on.
Dutch (Charlotte) of Dartmouth
CeCe’s childhood friend, raised among English gentry but longing for excitement beyond polite society. Dutch is elegant, observant, and sharper than most expect.
Gypsy McKenzie
An Irish dancer whose career has taken her across Europe. Known for her beauty and vivacity, she is also connected to more shadowy circles through her friendships and romances.
Honey Bobwhite
A sweet Chicago cocktail waitress who followed love to Switzerland. Spirited, loyal, and prone to speaking her mind when pushed.
Ingram McTovish
A bold Scotsman with a taste for schemes — and for Honey. His charm and bluster often get him further than his actual plans.
Mighty Royer
Editor of the Royer Recorder and Schultzie’s husband. Jovial but shrewd, Mighty makes it his business to know who’s coming and going.
Miraj (Meara Jane) Lariat
CeCe’s college friend from Vassar, a journalist with a knack for creating diversions and illusions. Miraj is as bold as she is clever, and has a habit of uncovering more than she bargains for.
The Pusserpines (Abbie, Barry & their dog Blackie)
A vaudeville couple turned Electrosux sales team, whose act (and little dog) have made them unforgettable. Cheerful, lively, and full of stories.
Rosie Blacktail & Dr. Etienne Dubois
A talented seamstress and designer who once worked in Paris theatre. Loyal, resourceful, and full of unexpected connections.
Schultzie Royer
The warm-hearted proprietress of a once-famous Chicago speakeasy. Schultzie knows everyone, and everyone talks to her — sometimes more than they should.
Snowball (Roland) Pearl
A genial “insurance man” who seems to show up wherever trouble brews. His ski stories and Vermont charm make him popular — but he has sharp eyes for secrets.
Sparky DelMonte
Once a notorious Chicago mafia boss, now supposedly retired abroad. His name lingers like cigar smoke wherever whispers of the 'Cosa Nostra' arise.
Squirrel Stratford
An eccentric pawnshop owner from Atlantic City with a reputation for squirreling away unusual treasures. People say she has a touch of the psychic.
Turbo Evergreen
A bouncer at the Folies Bergère in Paris, fiercely protective of Gypsy McKenzie. He’s a man of muscle and suspicion — but knows how to use his wits when it counts.
Wallace Dewberry
An Illinois senator who prefers to keep his head down and his words few. Whether he knows about his wife’s secret alter-ego is anyone’s guess.
William Chadwick, R.A.F., Captain
Dutch's (now Lady Charlotte Chadwick by marriage) husband. The strong, silent type, Captain Chadwick is often away on training missions, leaving his poor wife with sometimes too much time on her hands.
Euphilia Josephine (FiFi) Pixaby
A serious gardener/botanist, with a green thumb and a nose for nasturtiums, she and her husband, 'Scout', have stumbled upon a different sort of plot, and not necessarily of the garden variety.
Prescott (Scout) Highridge
A graduate of Harvard School of Engineering, Prescott had been working on the feasibility study and implementation of large upgrades to the Panama Canal., to accommodate bigger ships. But he isn't sure about the feasibility of getting back across the canal from Midnight Manor.