HOW TO IMPRESS MY KIDS.

Not by my many credits - TV, film, stage, etc. - but when they find out I'm going to do a private show for a company that makes products that are sold on TV. And when samples of the products came in yesterday (for me to use during the show), they thought it was for them and that these were birthday gifts, even though their birthday is 3 months away.

JUST REMEMBER....

.....our October 2 and Oct. 9 shows. And the winner of each show gets two free tickets to THE 39 STEPS.

WE WERE ASKED TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE...

...for mypartyplanner.com and we'll see if it gets approved but here it is:

"If you are planning an interactive event for a corporate holiday party - whether a murder mystery, game show, wedding show - you name it, this has been the top ten things to remember, at least in our 17 years of experience:

1. Location - Whether it be your own home, office or an outside venue - make sure the event is permitted and feasible for that location.

2. Location - Again, this is a holiday party and people live all over. Make sure the location is convenient.

3. Location - I guess we sound like a real estate agent by now but again you need to make sure it is handicap accessible.

4. Date - If it is a weekday, remember: the workers have work the next day. If it is on the weekend, remember: the workers may have children and babysitters to consider - which leads to the next concern.

5. Time - If it is during the day, you will be missing a work day and some workers and management may not attend because work is work. If it is at night, see number 4 above.

6. Meal plan - The interactive event will be centered around a meal - so will it be a buffet, sit down dinner, 3 course, 4 course, etc.

7. Alcohol - Will it be served (some companies and groups have restrictions and you certainly don't want a holiday party where people will complain about their co-workers the next day). Will it be a cash bar or open bar and for how long.

8. Table Layout - You want everyone to see the event to participate so watch out for pillars, corners and I guess this goes back to numbers 1 through 3 again: location, location, location.

9. Company concerns - Are there any awards, speeches, etc. that are to be presented? If so, you want it to be incorporated into the event so everything works together and flows smoothly.

10. Hire a professional company - I suggest you find the company directly because I can assure you that if you are working through an agent, event planner, etc., you will pay for that service. Of course, some performers, etc. can only be booked through an agent or booker - it's your decision.

This article was submitted by The Killing Kompany. Since 1993, Jon Avner as The Killing Kompany has performed throughout the country, for major corporations, fundraisers, family parties, etc. And The Killing Kompany creates a new show each time, with professional Broadway, TV and film actors seated among you and you are part of the show! Not only world famous for murder mystery shows, but for other interactive events like game shows, wedding shows, psychic night...you name it! Please check out our web site at www.killingkompany.com. We also invite you to join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/killingkompany and find out what our actors, venues, audience members, and other fans and friends are up to! Or join our Facebook fan site at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Killing-Kompany-Comedy-Mystery-Dinner-Shows/63163239113 ! Or link up to us on Linked In at http://www.linkedin.com/in/killingkompany! Or join us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/killingkompany! Or follow our blog at http://killingkompany.blogspot.com/

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GETTING READY FOR SPECIAL GUEST SUSPECTS

We have at least one for our October 2 show but we can always use more - remember: The Killing Kompany can also make someone from your party a "guest suspect". After you purchase your tickets, send me by email pics, first and last name, and some funny information of the person from your group that you want to make a guest suspect.

YES THE KILLING KOMPANY TRAVELS.....

....but the cost increases. Myself and additional actors are based in the NYC area and other additional actors are based in the LA area. Thus, for events which are greater than 2 hours travel must pay a higher rate and for those greater than that, the cost increases because in effect, the host/ venue would have The Killing Kompany for two days - the costs of travel, overnight hotel, etc. can be high.

THE FINAL TOUCHES FOR OCTOBER 2 SHOW

So due to changes in the news, etc., I had to make some changes to the script but the outline will be sent to other actors (hopefully by tonight) and on with next weeks show.

ARE THERE GROUP RATES FOR SHOW?

A popular question to which The Killing Kompany cannot answer - because it is the restaurant that sells the tickets for the show. It is their show: they set the date, the meal, the price, etc. If you are a group, contact the restaurant directly or if you have a special meal request, ask them if they can accommodate you (they usually do). All of their phone numbers can be found on our Schedule of Shows page. Here is the link:

http://www.killingkompany.com/kk01001.html

THE VOUCHERS ARE IN AND GOOD THROUGH NOVEMBER

Remember: for each public show in October, The Killing Kompany will give the winner a voucher for two free tickets to the Tony winning THE 39 STEPS - the vouchers are good through November.

LOOK FOR THE KILLING KOMPANY IN WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE

I just sent over some pictures for them to include in their Calendar of Events.

PRIVATE EVENTS MEAL PLANS

This is a common question when inquiries are made by clients. And the answer is..........whatever you want. I have been able to create shows with these type of meal plans: 1. From 1 - 6 course meals; 2. Buffet or served; 3. BBQ; 4. Pizza or subs (heros, sandwiches, etc.); 5. No meal; 6. Cocktails and appetizers - the list is endless. Because the shows are custom created, The Killing Kompany can work within whatever meal plan you wish.

AGAIN NEW DATES FOR 2011 FOR THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI

Apparently, yesterday's post did not come out right on some computers so here they are again - all on Saturdays:

January 8, 2011

February 19, 2011

March 19, 2011

April 9, 2011

June 11, 2011

July 16, 2011

August 20, 2011

September 17, 2011

October 29, 2011

November 19, 2011

December 10, 2011

More information will be posted soon on The Killing Kompany website.

2011 DATES FOR THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI

Here they are - all on Saturdays:

1/8

2/19

3/19

4/9

6/11

7/16

8/20

9/17

10/29

11/19

12/10

More information will be posted soon on The Killing Kompany website.

2011 DATES FOR VILLA UMBERTO

They will soon be posted with titles on our website but here are the dates:

Friday January 28, 2011

Friday March 18, 2011

Friday July 29, 2011

Friday October 28, 2011

COMING UP ON 17 YEARS

Just found this the other day: a review of our very first show. It was in Akron, Ohio and Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights, etc.) was in it and helped arranged it. November 1993.

I WISH I KEPT THAT PLOT....

It's really like starting over. One new venue coming up, contract should be in soon. And a new private show came in. Plus I am up dating the advertising so it will appear in Queens Courier and Anton Newspapers.

TODAY I WRITE THIS SHOW

I had a draft of it earlier but I lost it - I do remember the basic plot. Just have to come up with new jokes.

DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE DINNER?

A common question and the answer is.............Yes, it includes dinner and the show and sometimes unlimited wine and beer. You see we do not sell the tickets: the restaurant does and the restaurants set their own price, meals, drink policy, etc. They each also have their own policy regarding group sales, refunds, etc. To purchase tickets, etc., you should contact the restaurant directly. After you purchase your tickets, and you want us to make someone from your group a special guest suspect, email us and we'll get the information from you.

IT'S OFFICIAL - WE'RE PARTNERS IN CRIME!

With the Tony winning THE 39 STEPS. Check out our listing at their website at
THE 39 STEPS OFFICIAL SITE

IT'S TIME TO GET READY FOR OUR OCTOBER SHOWS

And they are:

Saturday October 2 at 8:00pm, THE OKTOBERFEST MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY ($45pp) (718) 721-7777

Saturday October 9 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE SOCK HOP!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE KNIGHTS INN, 90 Rt. 17K, Newburgh, NY ($65pp) (845) 896-6281

Friday October 29 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY TRUE BLOOD!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($60 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455

Saturday October 30 at 8:00pm, THE VAMPIRE KILLERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

In addition, we have 3 private events.

9/11

It's nine years - for the first year thereafter, I changed the format of my shows to comedy mystery, where people got shot, etc. but no one died and I ended each show with a statement that a portion of the money received by The Killing Kompany would be donated to various 9/11 charities and explained that I had no one "murdered" and I wished that it would be that way in real life. This was our first post 9/11 public show Ace Detective - and still on our website for 2001 Ace Detectives:

"September 21, 2001: And at our first benefit show for The September 11th Fund of the United Way and The New York Community Trust, at NIEDERSTEIN'S, a family affair was almost turned into a criminal affair, but all was saved by Ace Detective TINA GILL!"

At the end of the show, a woman came up to me and said "Thank You for going ahead with the show". Her husband was with NYFD and perished at the towers; her friends insisted she have a night out. She said it was the first time she laughed.

THERE'S A REASON

We had a show scheduled for September 11 but The Views At Mt. Fuji decided to cancel it...although we apologize for the cancellation, I now think it was a good idea. Although it's been some time since the September 11 tragedy, our hearts and prayers still go out to everyone and their families. Thanks to your support, from 9/11/01 to 9/11/02, we were able to donate over a thousand dollars from our ticket sales to various September 11 Charities such as The September 11th Fund of the United Way and The New York Community Trust, The WTC Disaster Relief Services Of The Children's Aid Society, Windows Of Hope Family Relief Fund, and The Twin Towers Fund.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

L'Shanah tovah and a Happy and a Healthy New Year to all of those celebrating the coming of the New Year.

THEY JUST CAME IN

Our free tickets to THE 39 STEPS that we are awarding at our October shows! On this, we have been working with HHC Marketing, 555 8th Avenue, Suite 810, New York, NY 10018.

BACK TO WORK

We hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day!

OCTOBER SHOWS

Since our only September show is cancelled, all of our October events will have the two free tickets to 39 STEPS as the prize plus we will pick one private event where we will also award the tickets.

CANCELLED!

Unfortunately, we have been advised that The Views At Mt. Fuji will not be able to present our September show - we apologize but the decision was beyond our control and we will start announcing our October line up, where we will be giving away two free tickets to the Tony winning THE 39 STEPS at each show.

After all that work....well, that's show biz!

AND NOW HAVE THE SCRIPT!

The first draft of the script is done and will be sent out to the cast tonight. HINT - a father-daughter celebrity scandal.

HAVE THE CAST

Time to start writing - already did in fact.

HAVE THE PLOT....

.....now can I get the other actors available for the September 11 show - as soon as I find out, I will give out a plot hint.

SEPTEMBER PRESS RELEASE

September 1, 2010. The Killing Kompany, New York City's leading mystery dinner theatre group, has partnered up with "The 39 Steps", the smash-hit comedy thriller based on the beloved Hitchcock film and honored with two Tony Awards! All Killing Kompany fans can receive a discount for "The 39 Steps" and for our September and October shows, we will be awarding two free tickets to "The 39 Steps" to our show winners!

Saturday September 11 at 8:00pm, DEATH BY DISCO!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

Saturday October 2 at 8:00pm, THE OKTOBERFEST MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY ($45pp) (718) 721-7777

Saturday October 9 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE SOCK HOP!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE KNIGHTS INN, 90 Rt. 17K, Newburgh, NY ($65pp) (845) 896-6281

Friday October 29 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY TRUE BLOOD!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($60 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455

Saturday October 30 at 8:00pm, THE VAMPIRE KILLERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

For more information on more shows and new locations, call THE KILLING KOMPANY at 212 772-2590 or call toll free at 1 888 SHOOT-EM. And remember THE KILLING KOMPANY is also available for private parties. For over 16 years, we have traveled all over the country, from New York to California, performing for major corporations, hotels, resorts, casinos, as well as fund-raisers, birthdays, anniversaries, sweet sixteen's and bar/bat mitzvahs....you name it! For more information, visit our web site at killingkompany.com. We’re also on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and we now have a blog at Blogger!

THE KILLING KOMPANY - Mystery Dinner Theatre ShowsE mail killingkompany@killingkompany.com
Web www.killingkompany.com
Phone 1 888 SHOOT-EM
Fax 212 202-6495

THE KILLING KOMPANY is a trademark of THE KILLING KOMPANY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW, INC.