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