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By Kathy Carpenter
October 20, 2019 - (El Cajon) - Events done by The Circle Players are total entertainment. I've been to their murder mysteries in the past, always at dinner. This time I was at lunch. The food and price are the same, $20.00. Where else can you even get a meal and entertainment for that price?
The food is tasty and they had the timing perfect for this show, the Mr. E. Dinner Theatre Mystery. The entire event, lunch and show, is less than an hour and a half--plenty of time not to be rushed but you did not feel cheated, either. It’s a mystery that only one person in the room partially solve. They fooled us. The Circle player are fabulous.
The only drawback is they only did three shows. One weekend. Which does not allow reviews to get posted or word to really spread when there’s a show you don't want to miss. I really needed a great afternoon and they provided one.
The Mr. E. Dinner Theatre is a rehearsal of a play done right, "Murder at Midnight.". A few months back I went to a play with similar content which will remain nameless to protect the innocent, that play was nothing but confusion, not a fun night.
The Mr. E. Dinner Theatre Mystery, is written and directed by Joel Gossett, member of the Circle Players. The shows take place at the The First Presbyterian Church, 551 Farragot Circle El Cajon, in Richardson Hall. Most of the actors are either members or are very community oriented; for some these shows are the only acting they do. The actors are phenomenal, all lovable characters, with some tremendous acting. Kate Hewitt played the director and she was sensational. Perfect. I do recognize the name, so she has done more acting than some.
Alas you cannot come out for this great event, and they only do two a year. The next is the weekend of February 21, 2020.. They will perform Old Time Radio shows. This is not one of their mysteries, which they perform in October. The Radio show will be $15 including dessert.
The weekend of October 23, 2020 will be their Luau murder mystery, It's a little early but put it on your calendar not to be missed. You may want to sign up early, since the hall is small and holds a limited number.
The Circle Players of El Cajon
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