Gypsy Players presents interactive murder/mystery

The Gypsy Players will present a champagne brunch and the interactive murder mystery, "The Altos––Blood is Thicker Than Water," beginning Sun., April 17 at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. All tickets are $45 and include the buffet, champagne, dessert, beverage, show and wait staff gratuity. Reservations are required. The show content may not be suitable for children.

It’s time for the reading of the will of the late Anthony "Tony" Alto, the godfather of wine. A multimillion-dollar fortune is up for grabs and someone has devised a recipe for murder because fewer heirs equals more money.

This interactive murder mystery event isn’t everyday dinner theater fare of dinner followed by a show. During an interactive production, the action takes place everywhere. An actor may be seated at a table, the guests may be suspects and everyone has the opportunity to solve the crime. The sleuth coming closest to finding the murderer receives a prize at the end of the evening.

The fun starts the minute guests are escorted to the table and continues while they have the opportunity to bribe suspects and then attempt to solve the crime.

The play was written by John Logue and directed by John Diesel. Cast members include Logue, Roxanne Diesel, Kelly Murkey, Pat Newbert, Crystal Phillips, Shea Taylor, Gabriel Vega and Marilyn Zaslow.

For more information, show times and reservations, call (661) 718-3968 or visit the website at www.justmurder.com.