On January 22 and 23, 2016 the public is invited to wine, dine, and be a master sleuth while contributing to student scholarships. This year’s play is Murder at Rutherford House.  

“For the last 6 years, Darton State College Foundation and The School of Humanities and Social Sciences team to present an unique dinner experience in Albany,” said Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Elizabeth Gassel Perkins. “This interactive murder mystery dinner is one way we raise money to provide scholarships to Darton State College students.”

Murder at Rutherford House is setin an old mansion in New Orleans, January of 2016. The evening is a fictional celebration of the fifth anniversary of the death of Lord Rutherford. Lady Rutherford is throwing her annual dinner in commemoration of the event-- to which all are cordially invited. 

On arrival, audience members will be given a character name and a dossier explaining their background, including your connection to the Rutherford family. During cocktails and dinner, guests will mingle with the kooky and often outrageous members of the Rutherford family, witness a murder or two, and work to solve the crime along with the hilarious detetective, Wendle Weedle, PI. In keeping with the evening’s theme, black tie is encouraged.

“Darton State College’s talented Darton Players will be portraying members of the Rutherford family,” said Assistant Professor of Theatre and Show Director Deborah Liss-Green. “We’ve already started rehearsals and the students are loving it! We can’t wait to be able to engage with an audience.”

In addition to dinner and entertainment, prizes will be awarded for solving the mystery!  

Tickets will be available through December 24, 2015 for the special price of $35 ($250 for a table of eight) and may be purchased by calling 317-6554 or 317-6875. Tickets are $50 ($350 for a table of eight) January 4-15, 2016. Ticket prices include dinner, show, and one drink ticket. Cash bar available. Seats are limited, so reserve early!