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Murder at the Grand Gatsby

Where the story begins…

It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders Hal Sapone and Beanie O’Dannon have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources to undergo a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.

On the surface, this strategy seems similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups, nevertheless.

Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions.  

The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone’s Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differences.  Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes or will a massive melee erupt, rekindling the fatal flames between them? 

This is where your story begins.

Invited Guests...

Zetta Zarbo

Silent Film Star

The stunning Zetta Zarbo is the quintessential ‘20s Hollywood silent film star. She is gracious and charming on the big screen, and in real life she’s a live wire. As a celebrity, she’s no stranger to blackmailers and deceivers but she hopes her personal life will take a turn, as she’s recently become the doting girlfriend of the notorious mobster, Hal Sapone.

Hal Sapone

Crime Boss | South Side Chicago Gang

Hal Sapone is the infamous organized crime leader of the South Side Gangsters in Chicago. It’s the height of Prohibition and this mobster is one of the leading bootleggers in the United States. Hal is a smooth operator and owns the popular speakeasy, The Grand Gatsby. This menacing lawbreaker is never seen without his faithful right-hand man, Tommy ‘Four Guns’ Beagle.

Mona Crawfish

Marathon Dancing Champion

Mona Crawfish is the national marathon dancing champion in the United States. On the dance floor, nobody can come close to beating her endless supply of energy. Mona is known for her frenzied personality, but as the new girlfriend of the notorious crime boss known as Beanie O’Dannon - some question if this prior ‘girl next door’ is involved in criminal activity.

Kara Low

Nightclub Singer

This lighthearted flapper is a performer that hits on all sixes at The Grand Gatsby Speakeasy. This dame is a real canary, as a sizeable crowd gathers in the club on a regular basis to hear her sing. She’s an angel by a piano, but if you double cross this doll, she’s likely to turn into a bearcat.

Beanie O'Dannon

Crime Boss | Northern Chicago Mob Outfit

Beanie O’Dannon is the ruthless leader of the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. His organization is known for bootlegging, running protection rackets, and illegal gaming. He is the formidable enemy of Hal Sapone. However, the two outfits have recently agreed to work together in their criminal endeavors. Everyone says this truce won’t last and someone will pull first blood. The only questions are when and who.

Haddie Drinx

Speakeasy Waitress

The emotional Haddie Drinx is a long-time waitress at The Grand Gatsby and best friend of Mona Crawfish. Haddie dreams of becoming a night club singer and is deeply envious of Kara Low for stealing the vacant lounge singer position from her at Hal’s speakeasy months ago

Tommy "Four Guns" Beagle

Right hand man to Hal Sapone

Tommy ‘Four Guns’ Beagle is the elusive right-hand man to Hal Sapone. This gangster is keen on making up rhymes about his victims before he bumps them off. So, if you hear Tommy Beagle rhyming, start running

"Handsome Sam" McWarthy

Right hand man to Beanie O'Dannon

Handsome Sam is the ultimate ladies’ man and right-hand man to Beanie O’Dannon. Sam has not always made the appropriate choices of women, however, and this may land him into a sticky situation one day if he is not careful.

Hershey Bar

American Baseball Outfielder | Jazz Musician

The talented Hershey Bar is a record-breaking American Baseball League outfielder. He is the brother of Handsome Sam McWarthy and a part time saxophone player at The Grand Gatsby. He is incredibly talented and performs the sax to fulfill his childhood dreams of becoming a Jazz performer.

Wyleen Black

Tabloid Newspaper Reporter

This tabloid newspaper reporter is the most scandalous journalist in the history of Chicago. It is hard to find a soul in the city who isn’t stressing under the spell of blackmail by Ms. Black. Wyleen’s nosy and conniving ways will certainly get her into major trouble one day - and it cannot come soon enough for most.

Chuck Limberger

American Pilot

Chuck Limberger is the loveable but airheaded American pilot and brother to Mona Crawfish. He is planning to fly a solo non-stop Trans-Atlantic mission but is being delayed by the skeptics around him. This determined alcohol-loving pilot will try anything to show that he can take his metal wings to the skies.

Harry Looper

Silent Film Actor

Harry Looper is the long-time best friend of Zetta Zarbo. These two are preparing for a new silent film, ‘The St. Patrick’s Day Massacre.’ Harry is a sweet and sensitive man who would never hurt a flea. Unfortunately for Harry, Hal Sapone is quickly growing tired of Harry and Zetta’s friendship and so he should watch his back if he continues to be Zetta’s best friend.

Jazzy Fringe

Flapper | Night Club Singer

The egotistical Jazzy Fringe is a regular performer at Beanie O’Dannon’s club, The Two Aces. However, this club is not nearly as popular as Hal Sapone's Grand Gatsby - so Jazzy’s openly been after Kara Low’s job at Hal’s speakeasy. Jazzy Fringe will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Marlie Maplin

Silent Film Star | Mime

Marlie Maplin is the greatest comedic mime of all time. He is the best silent film comedy star in Hollywood, and everyone loves to be around him as he constantly performs humorous mimes. Just don’t get on his bad side, as his mime-mockery sessions can be brutal.

Fay Stingray

American Novelist

Fay Stingray is a peculiar and quite conservative flapper girl. Working diligently on a new novel, she has been relentless with her research on the rival mobster gangs in Chicago. It is impossible to determine what this writer is thinking, as she lingers in the shadows to soak in the scene around her.

Billie Baird

Gun Moll | Northern Chicago Mob Outfit

Billie Baird is the ruthless girlfriend of Baby Face O’Toole of the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants and stands by her man and the northern gang at all costs. Stay clear of this gun-toting diva.

Dorothy Kray

Personal Assistant to Zetta Zarbo

Against her family’s wishes, Dorothy set out for New York City to pursue a career in dancing and film. With a thick southern accent and two left feet, she quickly realized she wasn’t fit for Broadway stages. In despair, Dorothy hitch-hiked her way to the West Coast, where she accidentally stumbled across Zetta Zarbo at the market. They became fast friends and now, Dorothy is Zetta’s confidante and personal assistant.

Chanel Cocoa

French Fashion Designer

From a poor orphan learning to sew by hand to opening a meager raincoat store, this designer broke through to the bright lights of the Paris runways in record time. Chanel Cocoa has made her mark in fashion history. This ultra-reserved icon of style has one of the most remarkable rags-to-riches success stories ever known!

Gloria Valentino

Upcoming Silent Film Star

Gloria Valentino is a beautiful upcoming silent film star. She’s breaking the surface of the Hollywood scene and proclaims her true inspiration is Zetta Zarbo. Gloria recently finished filming a bit part in her first film and is desperately awaiting her turn to become one of Hollywood’s richest and famous.

Georgie O'Keith

American Artist

Georgie O’Keith is a humble watercolorist with rich, powerful, and famous scampering for her latest creations. Known for her awe-inspiring abstract paintings of nature, Georgie is one of the sweetest dames you’ll have the pleasure of meeting. She is ultra-conservative, demure, and has an ever-lasting ear to lend to her dearest friends.

Aggie Christy

British Crime Novelist

Aggie Christy is an upcoming crime novelist from the UK. A nurse during WWI, she turned to writing fiction at nineteen years old. Her first novels and short stories received rave reviews from critics, so Aggie continued her writing career after moving to the United States. Aggie doesn’t trust men one bit, however, as her last two rocky marriages have gone awry.

Joann Cranford

Silent Film Actress

Joann is a tenacious silent film actress who kick-started her career three years ago with the film Guiltless Eyes, where she played a downtrodden showgirl. Since her debut, Joann has risen to become one of Hollywood’s most famous faces. Rumor has it that Joann holds eternal grudges, so don’t cross this starlet if you fear her plans for revenge.

Virginia Mountain

Gun Moll | Northern Chicago Mob Outfit

Virginia is the cold, callous gun moll who runs with the gangsters of the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. Her motto is: Take no prisoners. If there is trouble between the two sides of town, she’s at the heart of it. Some say her loyalty to Beanie O’Dannon should be questioned, as there have been late-night sightings of her in the southern section of town.

Sophia Alfani

Italian Actress & Pop Icon

Known by her nickname The Femme Fatale, Sophia Alfani is one of the biggest icons of the silent big screen. She is the embodiment of poise and beauty. Unfortunately, she’s also a tyrant on film sets. Her costars often complain about working with her. However, those who know her best can see her genuine charm.

1920s Grand Gatsby

Dress To Impress

Dress to impress and come dressed as your character to add extra intrigue and fun to the evening.

Here are a few costume suggestions to help inspire you:

Zetta Zarbo

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Hal Sapone

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Mona Crawfish

Moll suit (gangster girl) fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A fedora hat and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Kara Low

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Beanie O’Dannon

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Haddie Drinx

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A cloche hat and a flask secured to the thigh with a garter belt as optional accessories.

Tommy “Four Guns” Beagle

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

“Handsome Sam” McWarthy

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Wyleen Black

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A cloche hat and a long cigarette holder with a fake cigarette as optional accessories.

Chuck Limberger

Any vintage aviator outfit – leather bomber jacket, leather flight helmet, knee high boots. Goggles and a scarf as optional accessories.

Hershey Bar

Any vintage-style baseball uniform. A baseball cap as an optional accessory. OR can wear a wild color zoot suit (yellow, purple) and carry a saxophone (real or fake) as a prop.

Harry Looper

A fedora, 2 piece suit with matching vest and bow tie.

Jazzy Fringe

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A cloche hat and a long cigarette holder with a fake cigarette as optional accessories.

Marlie Maplin

White shirt, black suspenders, oversized pants and a derby hat.

Fay Stingray

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and flask secured to the thigh with a garter belt as optional accessories.

Billie Baird

Gun moll outfit. A fake gun as an optional prop.

Dorothy Kray

Trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Chanel Cocoa

Very trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Gloria Valentino

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Georgie O’Keith

Conservative flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A cloche hat as an optional accessory.

Aggie Christy

Trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Joann Cranford

Trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Sophia Alfani

Trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Virginia Mountain

Gun moll outfit. A fake gun as an optional prop.

“When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth”

Arthur Conan Doyle

Got Questions?

We’ve Got Answers!

Do I have to dress up?

You are not required to dress up for our Grand Gatsby Murder Mystery Experience, but we do encourage all our guests to dress up and come in character to add a little extra intrigue and fun to the evening.

What Food and Drink is Included?

Your ticket includes a Welcome Cocktail, Delicious Buffet Dinner, a Glass of Wine with Dinner, Dessert and Tea and Coffee.

Additional Drinks will be available at The Thirsty Whippet Pub for an additional cost.

How Long Will the Murder Mystery Game Last?

Our “Grand Gatsby” Murder Mystery Game is split into three rounds.

  • Round One: During Cocktail Hour
  • Round Two During Dinner Hour
  • Round Three During Dessert and Coffee and Tea.

The game will last approx. 3 hours.

Do I need to bring anything?

All you need to do is arrive dressed as your character and ready to have lots of fun.

All instructions and clues will be given to you when you arrive.