Murder mystery has Mardi Gras theme

STARRING IN PLAY-Enjoy a play and dinner, dessert and a beverage during presentations of "Mardi Gras Murder in the Bayou," which continues through May at venues in Camarillo and Simi Valley. Standing, from left to right, are Marilyn Zaslow, Roxanne Diesel, Gabriela Vega and Pat Newbert. Seated is Kelly Murkey. For reservations or more information, please call (661) 718-3968. The Gypsy Players will present "Mardi Gras Murder in the Bayou" interactive murder mystery dinner theater from March 19 through May 13 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585-I Cochran St., Simi Valley, and at Hampton Inn and Suites, 50 W. Daily Drive, Camarillo.

Tickets for the Paul's shows are $45. There will be a Sunday champagne brunch at 11:30 a.m. on March 19 and also on April 30. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 30, April 20 and May 11.

Tickets for the Hampton shows are $50. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 25, April 29 and May 13.

For reservations, call (661) 718-3968 or go online to www.justmurder.com.

The characters include Big Daddy Thibodaux, Big Mama, Blanche, Scarlett and Cha Cha Laveau. Guests are invited to wear Mardi Gras or Southern belle/gentleman attire. The person coming closest to guessing "who did it" at the close of the evening will win a prize. The action takes place all around the dinner guests.

This show was scripted by Roxanne Diesel and directed by her husband, John.