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See the comedic Western Murder Mystery Who Killed Mr. O’Blatherskite? Friday and Saturday, August 5 & 6 at 7:30p, or Sunday August 7 at 3p.

Mr. O’Blatherskite, the corrupt president of a western railroad, has been found murdered in his private car. All the suspects are on the train: Sheriff Randy, a fatherly type and his sidekick Arney, the Barney-Fife-like Deputy; Mac, a gambler and con artist and his sidekick the not-so-sweet Sweet Mary.

Throw in Duncan, the conductor, who lost the railroad to Mr. O’Blatherskite with a questionable five-ace straight and the determined lady bounty hunter, Jane Dade, who is tracking Mac and swears she always gets her man.

Every soul has a motive to kill the deceased, and comedy ensues as they work to solve the crime. The audience can interview the suspects between scenes and try to solve the mystery, too. The best guessing guest at the end of the night wins a prize
For extra fun, come dressed (optional) in your Western best.

Admission is $20, $15 for Old Theater members, military & students with a proper ID. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance.

Box Office opens on Friday and Saturday at 6:30p. Doors open at 7p. Show begins at 7:30p. Box Office opens at 2p on Sunday. Doors open at 2:30p. Matinee performance at 3p.

Covid-19 Update: Pamlico County has been added to high-risk NC counties for the Covid-19 Virus. Indoor masks are now advised. There will be disposable masks for your convenience at the theater doors. Also, space yourselves inside the theater for added protection. In addition, our new air filtering system is fully functioning. Enjoy the show!

Proceeds support the Old Theater Corp. and the North Carolina History Theater, both registered 501©(3) non-profit organizations.

The Old Theater is at 609 Broad Street in Oriental, NC. oldtheaternews@gmail.com 252-249-0477