Throwback dinner offers killer menu, made-to-order crime scene

Published 03.05.2019

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Student Activities hosted a 1980s-themed Murder Mystery Dinner in the Thompson Professional Development Center on Saturday, performed by the Oxymorons improvisational comedy troupe from Harrisburg and catering to amateur sleuths and armchair gourmets alike.


– Photos by Rachel A. Eirmann, student photographer




 Culinary arts technology major Lauren N. Meszaros, of Starruca, is among those making the meal happen.

Culinary arts technology major Lauren N. Meszaros, of Starruca, is among those making the meal happen.

Among the delicacies: bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed dates

Among the delicacies: bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed dates

Enjoying their evening (from left) are student Scott W. Master (sporting a

Enjoying their evening (from left) are student Scott W. Master (sporting a "Prom Queen" sash), of Gifford; Matthew J. Danner, of Taylor; and Mark A. Fink, of Jersey Shore.

The audience stares in disbelief as the crime is committed ... but whodunnit?

The audience stares in disbelief as the crime is committed ... but whodunnit?

In order to solve this mystery, you can't take your eyes off anyone!

In order to solve this mystery, you can't take your eyes off anyone!

The playfully prepared and wittily named fare includes Mac-a-Phrooney and Cheese-stuffed chicken with asiago sauce, fresh vegetables, and '80s Hipster Fried Potato Garnish.

The playfully prepared and wittily named fare includes Mac-a-Phrooney and Cheese-stuffed chicken with asiago sauce, fresh vegetables, and '80s Hipster Fried Potato Garnish.

Student Shaqira S. Drummond (left), of Williamsport, and her Aunt Danielle

Student Shaqira S. Drummond (left), of Williamsport, and her Aunt Danielle

Patrons ponder the clues ... and the potential suspects among 'em.

Patrons ponder the clues ... and the potential suspects among 'em.

In search of a

In search of a "murderer"

Cassandra D. Henderson, of Hazel Hurst, shares a captivating suspicion with her table (including alumnus Christopher J. Morrin, left, who holds a bachelor's and two associate degrees from Penn College).

Cassandra D. Henderson, of Hazel Hurst, shares a captivating suspicion with her table (including alumnus Christopher J. Morrin, left, who holds a bachelor's and two associate degrees from Penn College).

The prom theme carries over to the table setting.

The prom theme carries over to the table setting.

The servers, too, were enthralled by the scenario.

The servers, too, were enthralled by the scenario.