This was our Mystery Dinner date night. It was so much fun. We all dress up as our characters and ate pizza, fettucini alfredo, and 'wine' (sparkling fruit drinks)
Scenario: Four dats ago restauranteur Giuseppe (Pepi) Roni was found murdered in the kitchen of his remowned New York City eatery, La Speranza. Pepi had been shot in the back with his own pistal. Tonight, his family and friends have gathered to play their respects to poor Pepi and to eat a feast of Italian food in his honor. One of them is a murderer.
Our Characters:
Angel Roni (Amber): Angel is Pepi and Rosa's beautiful daughter. it was Pepi's dream that his 'Angel' would marry a good Italian boy, have children and carry on the family traditions. Angel has a few fantasies of her own, and one of them is that hunk, Bo Jalais. Mama-Mia!
Costume: Angel is in mourning so her short leather skirt is black, complemented with a tight black sweater sweater. She loves gold jewlery.
Bo Jalais (Jon): Cousin of a cousin of Rocco's, Bo manages the Scargazzi vineyards. Bo comes from a long line of French wine makers and no one knows 'ze' grape like Bo. An important man in the Scarfazzi organization...what could Bo possibly have to whine about?
Costume: Bo typically wears a beret and a casual sports jacket over a black t-shirt. Grape-stained fingers and an eye for fine wines complete his ensemble.
Clair Voyant (MJ): Rosa's friend and astrology advisor. Clair's talents include an ability to communicate with the spirit world and see into the future.
Costume: Clair wears a gypsy-style gown with excessive makeup. She talks with a husky voice.
Father Al Fredo (Lorne): An Italian priest and long-time family friend of the Roni's and the Scarfazzi's. The good priest has heard their confessions and knows their sins.
Costume: Priest's cassock and hat. An overnight bag with at least one bottle of wine (for religious purposes only).
Mama Rosa (Emily): Pepi's grieving widow. For 25 years, Mama Rosa cooked the pasta while Pepi greeted La Speranza's dinner guests. In all the years they were married, not once did they argue. Had something finally boiled over in Rosa's kitchen?
Costume: Widow's black. Pots and ladling spoons optional.
Marco Roni (Nathan): Pepi and Mama Rosa's only son, Marco was expected to take over the restaurant after his parents retired. Marco hates waiting tables. His goal is to play on a World Cup soccer team but his papa has been keeping him permanently on the bench.
Costume: Soccer player's uniform. Waiter's apron optional.
Rocco Scarfazzi (Jimmy): Pepi's twin brother, a tough-talking no-nonsense Italian businessman. In addition to his vineyards and real estate holdings, it is rumored Rocco is the 'laundering' business. He had no love for his brother Pepi but his reasons are his own...capishe?
Costume: Black three-piece suit, white shirt, black hate and cane. Limousine optional.
Tara Misu (Ashley): Tara is Rocco's vivacious young fiancee. She was an upstairs maid in Rocco's villa until she swept him off his feet. Now Tara keeps a smile on his face and a firm grip on Rocco's assests.
Costume: Tara is dressed to kill. She knows the effect she has on men and flaunts her charms shamelessly.
