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New York Disco

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New York Disco Murder Mystery

Stayin Alive

This mystery occurs in 1979 at the trendy Studio Manhattan, a chic and glamorous New York discotheque frequented by the rich and famous. Tonight's exclusive crowd of celebrities is feverishly dancing the Hustle to the throbbing rhythmic beat of disco.

The music stops abruptly when the club's owner, Jackie Fever, is found murdered in her backstage office. The flamboyant Ms. Fever was fatally stabbed - obviously by someone she knew. You may be a suspect!

The suspects are:

John Revolting - New York City's reigning Disco Dance Champion, John is at the club to demonstrate his crowd-dazzling new version of the Bump. Athletic and handsome, Revolting seems to be making all the right moves in his quest for dance perfection.
Costume Suggestion - Polyester suit, shirt with wide collar, unbuttoned to below the chest, gold chains, 70's style shoes

Diana Rush - Chart-topping songstress Diana Rush is at Studio Manhattan to celebrate her new hit single "Won't be Missing You". At a peak of her musical career, Diana has record company executive lining up at her door and fans screaming out her name.
Costume Suggestion - Glittering dress, platform shoes, lots of jewelry, Sony Walkman

Andy Warthog - A hip new artist creating quite a stir in the art world, Andy has streaked his way to celebrity status by painting portraits of trendy objects such as pet rocks and soda bottles. He believe everything and everyone deserves at least 15 minutes of fame.
Costume Suggestion - Shirt with paint splatters, 70's style eyeglass frames, unkempt hair and casual jeans

Gloria Stunnem - An outspoken leader in the feminist movement, Gloria moved to New York to publish an exciting new women's magazine called "Sisterhood". Her burning passion is to teach women how to take control of their lives.
Costume Suggestion - Gloria believes women can be both independent and sexy. She dresses slightly provocatively with a low-cut gown and stylish shoes.

Bruce Leap - An international movie star and martial arts expert, Bruce is in New York to film his latest movie, Feet of Fury. Bruce, skilled in the use of every martial arts weapon known to man, insists he is a master of self-discipline and never loses his temper. Aieee!
Costume Suggestion - white martial arts clothing (bare-chest optional)

Lyza M - Professional dancer, singer and Broadway producer, this lady has it all. Lyza is high energy and loves to be center stage in every crowd. When not working, Lyza is the ultimate party girl who can be found in one of New York's hot spots almost every night of the week.
Costume Suggestion - Short skirts with dark tights. Loads of costume jewelry and colourful makeup.

Extra guests include: (non suspects)

Sunny & Share - Popular singing duo and TV celebrities. Rumour has it they are splitting up and going their separate ways. Share wants to be a solo singer and movie star, while Sunny has political ambitions. I don't got you babe!
Costume Suggestion - Share - long black hair, revealing dress, lots of jewelry. Sunny - 70's style leisure suit, colourful shirt, gold rings and chains - big attitude.