The Most Murderous Time of the Year
Written by R. Aaron Thompson
Produced by Jerri Wiseman
Directed by Benjamin Cudmore
Welcome to the West Coast Assassin’s Guild Annual Awards ceremony, also known as the Wackies. At a secret dinner, your hosts, Turtle Dove and Claire Tree, will kick off your holiday festivities by counting down the best of the best. Several trophies will be awarded, including Most prominent kill, The Perfect Accident, and the most coveted award: Assassin of the Year. The envelope please? But wait! We’ve just got word that the Guild’s number one with a bullet, homicide detective Wesley Salad has just took a dirt nap. This changes everything! Would the person or persons responsible step forward and receive Assassin of the Year and the $2M prize, please? What happens when there’s been a murder and EVERYONE tries to take credit?
The show is a spoof on the Twelve Days of Christmas. Costume suggestions: Lord a’leaping, Ladies dancing, Pipers piping, etc!
Performances will be held at area historic venues, restaurants, and wineries December 5 – 20.
December 5 Effingham Manor Winery in Nokesville
December 6 Private party
December 13 Private party
December 13 Kalero Winery in Purcellville
December 14 Oatlands in Leesburg
December 18 Private party
December 19 Casanel Winery in Leesburg
December 20 Oatlands in Leesburg
December 21 C’est Bon by Savoir Fare
December 5 at Effingham Manor Winery in Nokesville (with dinner)
Effingham Manor Winery, 14325 Trotters Ridge Pl, Nokesville, VA 20181
Doors will open no earlier than 6:30pm. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30pm. The show will begin at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.
Tickets: $95 per person + taxes and fees = $102.95, includes the show and catered buffet dinner by Pampa’s Fox Catering. Tickets will include a welcome glass of wine and dinner. Additional wine will be available for purchase. [Menu: Caeli Salad (baby spinach, apples, walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese) with balsamic vinaigrette. Chicken in Port Wine Sauce. Mashed Potatoes. Honey-Glazed Carrots. Sofi’s Cake (Chocolate-based torte with dulce de leche center and fresh whipped cream GF)]
Vegetarian Entrée available by pre-order only – Crepe with ricotta and spinach. Due to the size of this event, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Vegetarian Entree and Gluten Free Dessert can be requested with ADVANCED NOTICE ONLY (no later than Monday, November 24.) To inquire more information, please email jennifer@effinghammanor.com
December 7 at Ambiance Restaurant in Ashburn (with dinner)
December 12 at Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville (with dinner)
Creek’s Edge Winery, 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville, VA 20180
Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30pm inside the winery. The show will begin at 7:15pm.
Tickets: $80 + $4.90 ticketing charge + sales tax per person includes the show, dinner buffet, and dessert. (Menu: Winter Salad with Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Mixed Greens, Apples, and Dried Cranberries with Vinaigrette Dressing. Baked Lemon Sole with Roasted Tomato Caper Jus. Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with Rosemary and Pommery Demi-Glace. Roasted Mixed Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes. Sauteed Mixed Seasonal Vegetables. Flourless Chocolate Cake. Rolls and Butter. Coffee and Iced Tea Station.) Other beverages and wine will be available for separate purchase.
This has been cancelled.
December 13 at Kalero Winery in Purcellville (with dinner)
Kalero Vineyard, 36140 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132
Tickets: $75 per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Between the Hills Events. (Menu: Western Loudoun Salad and Bread. Chicken Picada. Orecchiette Ricotta Pasta. Sauteed Vegetables. Assorted Desserts.) Wine will be available for separate purchase.
December 14 and 20 (SOLD OUT!) at Oatlands in Leesburg (with dinner)
December 19 at Casanel Winery in Leesburg (with dinner)
December 21 at C’est Bon by Savoir Fare in Round Hill (with dinner) SOLD OUT!
C’est Bon by Savoir Fare, 6 W Loudoun Street, Round Hill, VA 20141
