REVIEW FROM CLIFF KASDEN - QUEENS COURIER

"Killing Kompany kontinues komedy - by Cliff Kasden

 

No matter what challenges face us, it is our sense of humor that helps keep us strong. Just ask Jon Avner and his Killing Kompany comedy theatre troupe. Since the early 1990s, he and his revolving cast of characters-all professional actors– have entertained throughout the greater metropolitan area; In fact, anywhere they can get away with making you laugh!

 

Let’s go back to the scene of the crime. It’s Friday at Villa Umberto’s fine restaurant. They’re located near the city line at 90 Meacham Ave,Elmont. Must be close to 100 guests enjoying a great meal and a performance of “Murder by Reality TV; Redneck Rehab.” The actors are chatting with the guests at each table. They are dressed in costume and remain in character all evening.

There’s Doc Billy Bob (Bob Ader) eyeing the eggplant rollatini. That’s Doc Billy Ray (John Nelson) enjoying the Rigatoni a la Vodka while he flirts with the ladies. Why is rehab patient Billi Jo (Cindi Kostello) staggering over to the bar while the Caesar Salad is served? Of course Police Sergeant Michael Dorsey (Jon Avner) ad libs his questions and comments as he strolls from table to table.
A whistle blows! Did someone drop their knives and forks? There’s been a mishap and someone is to blame! The Sergeant questions the Docs and their surprisingly tipsy patient. He then calls witnesses to the center of the ballroom for good natured interrogation. After the comical questions there’s more dancing and more food.

Shots ring out between courses. Who could have done it and why? Well, there’s an evidence table nearby. Make your accusations by utilizing the documents in the center of your dinner table. A reward is in store for the best guesser.

It’s been a great evening for food, fun and mystery. The Killing Kompany has solved another case. Many of the guests have attended these shows previously and keep returning. My personal confession? I have reviewed ten, yes ten of Jon Avner’s comedy dinner programs since 1993. And that’s a fact!

For information on future programs or to enjoy a private event with family and friends call 888 SHOOT-EM or email them at killingkompany@killingkompany.com. There’s a website at www.killingkompany.com, or follow them on facebook and twitter.
As always, save me a seat on the aisle."

You can also read the review at these links:

http://queenscourier.com/blog-entry/killing-kompany-kontinues-komedy/

http://queenscourier.com/wp-content/digital-editions/QC04252013/index.html#/30/

AND FROM VILLA UMBERTO....

"Thank you it was a pleasure working with you guys for six years."

SEE YOU SOON VILLA UMBERTO!

Our first show at Villa Umberto in Elmont was in May 2007.  Our last show was this past weekend. They will be moving down the block as an addition to King Umberto in Elmont - construction begins in the future so hopefully soon, we will be back.

CONGRATULATIONS!

April 19, 2013: At VILLA UMBERTO in Elmont - DIANE LUVERT!

April 20, 2013: At HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF BELLEROSE - ROSEMARIE BARRETT!

TONIGHT!

CAST FOR APRIL 19 SHOW

Friday April 19 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY REALITY TV!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($65 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455

STARRING: Bob Ader, John Nelson, Cindi Kostello and Jon Avner

MENU FOR FRIDAY APRIL 19 AT VILLA UMBERTO

FRIDAY APRIL 19 AT VILLA UMBERTO IN ELMONT

AND NEXT FRIDAY AT VILLA UMBERTO

APRIL 19 AT VILLA UMBERTO - ANOTHER FLYER

APRIL 19 AT VILLA UMBERTO

MARCH PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE - COMEDY MYSTERY DINNER SHOWS

March 1, 2013. The Killing Kompany, New York's leading mystery dinner theatre group, announces its shows through June 2013 in New York and New Jersey:

Saturday March 16 at 7:00pm, THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE MURDER!, 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 March 23 at 8:00pm, DEATH BY DISCO!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF RESORT, Vernon, New Jersey ($85 pp all inclusive, tax, gratuity and one drink) (973) 827-5996 x 3

Saturday April 13 at 7:00pm, MURDER AT THE SOCK HOP!, 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

Friday April 19 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY REALITY TV!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($65 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455

Friday May 3 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE SPEAKEASY!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at PAPARAZZI, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

Saturday June 1 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE GODFATHER'S WEDDING!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at MINERALS RESORT AND SPA, Vernon, New Jersey ($85 pp all inclusive, tax, gratuity and one drink) (973) 827-5996 x 3

Friday June 7 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY MARRIAGE!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY ($45pp) (718) 721-7777

Saturday June 8 at 7:00pm, MURDER AT THE GRADUATION PROM!, 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 call THE KILLING KOMPANY at 212 772-2590 (toll free at 1 888 SHOOT-EM). And remember THE KILLING KOMPANY is also available for private parties. For over 19 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 at Blogger!

CONGRATULATIONS ALL!

I have been so busy posting other items that I have neglected to post winners from our shows this month as well as in late January....so from our Ace Detective page are the following announcements:

"January 24, 2013: Shared vision for investments is important to AMERICAN SECURITIES and shared vision for solving crimes worked for the Ace Detective team of DAVID, CHIP, MIKE, PE, JED, PAUL, BILL, BRAD who clap very loudly!

January 26, 2013: There is a new way of looking at crime solving at PTC THERAPEUTICS and the Ace Detective team of PETA POSSE proved they know how to get their man...and their mouse!

February 2, 2012: We celebrated the Oscars at RICCARDO'S in Astoria but no one could snub Ace Detective LAURA MEOLI!

February 9, 2013: There was a voice and a "Vito" at RECONSTRUCTIONIST SYNAGOGUE OF THE NORTH SHORE and the voice of the Ace Detective was MARIAN SCHWARTZ!

February 15, 2013: Maybe she didn't want to be our Valentine at PAPARAZZI in Westbury but KERI STOYER agreed to be our Ace Detective!

February 16, 2013: Love was blind at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI in Hillburn but Ace Detective TOM CURLEY was able to see who the killer was!

February 22, 2013: Our February 8 show at VILLA UMBERTO in Elmont was snowed out but we returned two weeks later to announce DIANE DANIELE as our Ace Detective!"

IT'S TONIGHT AT VILLA UMBERTO

With new cast members, new musical numbers - as we celebrate the Oscars!

GUEST SUSPECTS FOR FEBRUARY 22 SHOW?

 

 

Last call - Friday February 22 at 8:00pm, THE ACADEMY OF MURDER!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($65 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455.......Link to Show Flyer

FEBRUARY 22 AT VILLA UMBERTO

SNOW CHANGES VILLA UMBERTO TO FEBRUARY 22

That's right - it's going to be a blizzard so Villa Umberto has requested that tonight's show be re-scheduled to February 22. Here's the new flyer:

LAST CALL FOR SPECIAL GUEST SUSPECTS - VILLA UMBERTO

 

 

Friday February 8 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE MARDI GRAS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($65 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455.......Link to Show Flyer

FRIDAY FEB 8 AT VILLA UMBERTO

FEBRUARY PRESS RELEASE

February 1,  2013.  The Killing Kompany, New York's leading mystery dinner theatre group, announces its shows through March 2013 in New York and New Jersey:

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

Friday February 8 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE MARDI GRAS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY ($65 pp includes wine and beer) (516) 352-8455

Friday February 15 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY VALENTINE!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at PAPARAZZI, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

Saturday February 16 at 7:00pm, MURDER FOR LOVE!, 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 March 16 at 7:00pm, THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE MURDER!, 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 March 23 at 8:00pm, DEATH BY DISCO!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at MINERALS RESORT AND SPA, Vernon, New Jersey ($85 pp all inclusive, tax, gratuity and one drink) (973) 827-5996 x 3

For more information call THE KILLING KOMPANY at 212 772-2590 (toll free at 1 888 SHOOT-EM). And remember THE KILLING KOMPANY is also available for private parties. For over 19 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 at Blogger!