a comedy murder mystery: JUne 23 | 6:30 PM
Join us for this whodunit featuring the cast of Laugh Lines! Your reservation includes unlimited food and drink* from over a dozen local businesses. *Must be 21 or older to attend.
2023 | The Case of the Ghastly Ghost of Top City Theatre
Written & Directed by Shannon J. Reilly
When childhood friends, Spike Marks and Buzz Kill, decide to give their best friend, Gil T. Mann, a birthday to remember, they break into the abandoned dinner theatre on the edge of town reputed to be haunted for a personal ghost hunt.
With no one but their significant others and the town’s local medium, Madame Dee Viner, the paranormal enthusiasts begin to search for the “Ghastly Ghost” of Top City Theatre, (TCT). But when the specter makes a sudden appearance it proves too much for poor Gil who drops dead immediately at the sight of this other worldly apparition.
Is this a case of “death by poltergeist”? Or is someone else responsible for the nefarious deed. And what are the police of Top City trying to hide during the investigation? Find out at the ninth annual Art of Murder; The Case of the Ghastly Ghost of Top City Theatre at TCT.
About Art of Murder
Art of Murder is TCT's annual fundraising event. By making your reservations today, you ensure Topeka Civic Theatre continues to provide high quality and accessible entertainment for our community, life-long learning opportunities for youth, and inclusive experiences for volunteers to share their unique skills. 2023 marks our 9th year of bringing this interactive murder mystery to the Topeka community. Past events have been held at Washburn University, NOTO, Fairlawn Plaza, Downtown Topeka and other venues. We also use this fundraiser to celebrate individual members of the Topeka community as well as local businesses. Our Artistic Director, Shannon Reilly, will integrate special guests and sponsors directly into the performances! This year we are featuring our very own comedy improv group, Laugh Lines.
Past Celebrities/Honorary Chairs:
- 2022 | Bill Cochran & Mike Lesser
- 2019 | Angel Romero
- 2018 | Sherriff Herman Jones
- 2017 | Randy & Debra Clayton
- 2016 | Ralph Hipp
- 2015 | Garry Cushinberry
- 2014 | John Dicus
- 2013 | Jim Ogle
be a VIP!
1 VIP ticket includes:
Unlimited food and drink* from over a dozen local restaurants is included with your reservation plus some additional VIP perks. You'll also get...
- VIP catering
- Signature drinks
- After party invitation
- Exclusive gifts
*Must be 21 or older to attend
become a sponsor!
Corporate Sponsors
Executive
$5,000 | 14 VIP tickets | reserved parking | company logo onstage, in programs & more
Associate
$2,500 | 10 VIP tickets | reserved parking | company logo in programs & more
Individual Sponsors
Sleuth
$1,000 | 8 VIP tickets | 2 reserved parking passes
Inspector
$500 | 4 VIP tickets | 1 reserved parking pass
Detective
$250 | 2 VIP tickets
