“One of our long time actors, Brian Files, has written an outrageous script that highlights the days of radio back in the 1950s,” explained Dan Marois, who with his wife, Denise, have operated Mystery for Hire for 20 years.

“Audience members become part of a live radio show and they are encouraged to wear their favorite 1950s outfits.”

Marois said that a mystery show performance appeals to a wide group of people.

“If you like comic interactive fun, the show is a treat,” said Marois. “It also appeals to people who like to dine out, party a bit, and who enjoy theater.”

Mystery for Hire is Maine’s longest-running, professional mystery dinner theater troupe having performed over 550 shows to audiences totaling over 40,000. Most of their business is for private group functions, but they have also maintained public shows at the Senator Inn in Augusta, the Spectacular Event Center in Bangor and at Marco’s in Lewiston.

“Our public shows offer guests a chance to enjoy an evening of entertainment and dining all in one experience,” said Marois. He noted that the ticket price of $40 per person is all inclusive for the mystery show, a full buffet, tax and gratuity. “Guests like the idea of one price for everything except for drinks.”

The cast for the radio show includes Mystery for Hire favorites and newcomers, including Bob LeBlanc, originally from western Maine, Brian Files from Gardiner, Julie Poulin, Kathleen Nation, and Amanda Hinsey from Monmouth and Dan Marois from Poland Spring.

“Some members of this cast have performed together for almost 20 years. They know how to inspire each other in a performance and how to make the audience experience exceptionally fun,” said Marois.

Doors open for the mystery show at 6 p.m. PM. Make reservations at 12 Mollison Way or call 207-783-0336. For more information, visit www.mysteryforhire.com.