(SURF CITY, NJ) -- October Ensemble presents their debut production, The Sweetest Crime: A Chocolate Covered Murder Mystery, on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. Thomas of Villanova in Surf City. This is a hilarious chocolate-themed murder mystery full of over-the-top characters, chocolate puns, saucy secrets, and an interactive performance to discover who the killer is! Performances take place at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.

Prizes will be drawn for correctly guessing the murderer, and there will be plenty of chocolate, of course! Grab some friends, family, or your Valentine and join us for this exciting night out!

BYOB! Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a complimentary chocolate treat, coffee, and tea with your ticket. Additional chocolate and desserts will be available to purchase.

Pricing: VIP Couples Table: $42 / General Admission: $36 / Senior: $33 / Group: $30. Tickets are available for purchase online. For more information call (609) 607-7861.

St. Thomas of Villanova is located at 13th St. & Long Beach Blvd in Surf City, New Jersey.

October Ensemble is an inclusive New Jersey-based production company founded by Dakota Reider and Elle River that believes ART is WORK and offers adult creatives the space and voice to express themselves through theatre and storytelling. Everyone who works with October Ensemble is paid for their work.

October Ensemble’s focus is high-quality storytelling. They believe in treating every story and character with integrity and honesty. There are no small roles in October Ensemble! Their productions can (and will) include: plays, dinner theatre, murder mysteries, musicals, cabarets, virtual shows, interactive theatre exhibits, poetry, visual art, improv, and more!

October Ensemble works exclusively with adult actors of any experience level who are over the age of 18 and have graduated high school. They are especially excited to work with post-college adults, retired adults, and working adults: demographics they feel are too often overlooked in theatre communities.