Hope that this email finds you well. I am looking for ways to get the word out about our upcoming comedy murder mystery performance of "So Long Saloon: How The West Got Dead!" This is our very first event in the Salem area, and we are looking forward to doing many more. But since our show is dinner theatre, we need to let people know about our show at least two weeks prior to the event, because people must reserve their seats in advance. Do you have any ideas (aside from posting the event on your website) that might help let people know about us? Do you happen to have a Facebook page or email newsletter that you could help us out with? We'd really appreciate it!
Here's a little background on Poison Pen Players. We are headquartered in Florence, but are originally from Los Angeles area. We have been in the "business of murder" for over 14 years now, and have traveled the USA performing for folks in all walks of life, including many "big wig" corporate clients such as Kaiser, Nike, Pepsi, Sprint and the Walt Disney Corporation. We also regularly perform for Three Rivers Casino in Florence. Our last show sold out to over 750 guests in one weekend! Our murder mysteries are all original, fully scripted, written by our team of authors, and feature many over the top characters and hilarious situations. The audience gets to actively participate in solving a crime, with the help of our detective character, while enjoying a delicious three course meal. The murder occurs right before their eyes, and they all become detectives themselves. By the time dessert is served, they must vote for the person whom they believe did the dirty deed. And the winning team gets a prize.
This particular show is very fun! It is based in the late 1800's Wild West, and several of the characters get transformed into werewolves mid-show. We will be touring throughout OR with "So Long Saloon," and are excited to be performing in Medford, Eugene, Florence, Elkton, Coos Bay, Turner, and more! Here is our current schedule: http://www.poisonpenplayers.com/specialevents.html
You can learn a great deal about us on our website: www.poisonpenplayers.com. If you click on the "You Tube" link, (http://www.poisonpenplayers.com/youtube.html) there is a publicity video for "So Long Saloon" that gives you a tiny taste. There are also audience testimonials, photos, an "about us" page, and videos of other shows. The major thing I'd like to stress is that we have been doing this for a long time, and we have it down to a science. Our guests often leave our shows proclaiming that they cannot wait until the next opportunity to see a PPP show!
I am more than happy to answer any questions. To reach me directly: 541-999-8641
Thanks again for your help in getting the word out. We'd love to become a regular part of the local professional Salem arts scene, but we just need folks to know about us. Have a "killer" day!
Warmly,
Melanie
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Melanie
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Name of Show:
"So Long Saloon: How The West Got Dead"
Author: Concept By:
Rose Ellen Jacobson Melanie Heard
Director:
Melanie Heard
Performances:
Saturday, Oct. 8th at 7 pm (Doors Open at 6:30) - Additional Performances in other locations.
Location: Tickets:
Red Lion Hotel, Salem $45 per person
3301 Market St. NE Discounts for groups of 8 or more!
Tickets Include:
Salad, bread, choice of entree (buffet style) and two sides, dessert, coffee/tea, a whole lotta laughter, and at least one murder. Vegetarian option will be available for guests who request one. Soda/ Beer/ Wine is at an additional charge. Gratuity is included in your ticket price.
To Purchase Tickets:
Call PPP at 541-999-9281 or visit www.poisonpenplayers.com to buy your tickets online via secure transaction. Discounts online for our Facebook fans. You must like us on Facebook to get the promo code! Group rates available.
Synopsis:
Join Poison Pen Players as they bring you yet another hilarious murder mystery comedy dinner show! Fresh from sold out houses for "56 Vicky" and "Dead in the Sled," this professional comedy murder mystery company (headquartered in Florence) is excited to come to Salem with one of our campy, over the top audience interactive shows. "So Long Saloon: How The West Got Dead" takes place in the late 1800's Wild West, and features dirty stinky cowboys, a Saloon girl with a brain of feathers, an English Detective, a Madam, and several of the characters get transformed into werewolves! Did someone just send Jezebel Harvey to boot hill? We need YOUR help to figure out whodunnit!
For photos, publicity videos, audience testimonials and to buy your tickets online, visit www.poisonpenplayers.com. You can also call us at 541-999-9281. Remember....Murder is an "Art."
Characters:
Delilah Rose - A Saloon Girl with a heart of gold, feet of lead, and brain of feathers. Delilah wakes up every day to a whole new and exciting world, and then she falls out of bed. (Played by Melanie Heard)
Idaho Harvey – Jezebel's former husband. Apparently back from the dead. Or smells like it. (Played by Mike Jacobson)
Jezebel Harvey - Owner of the So Long Saloon and Madam extraordinaire. (Played by Victoria Seitzinger)
Thomasina "Thom" Jones - A rip roarin', Bronc wrestlin', kinda' cowgirl whose herd is mysteriously disappearing. (Played by Judy Adams)
Gawain Newton – This cowboy is madly in love with Thomasina Jones. She won't give him the time of day unless he "cowboys up". Gawain picks an unexpected way to do so. (Played by Mat Alexander Korso)
Colonel Winston Montague - An English gentleman of many talents who arrives at the So Long Saloon in the company of Idaho Harvey and stumbles into a very strange evening! (Played by Jason Wood)
Murder is an "Art."
