Okay, just over 48 hours to go, your costumes ready? Today I'm baking and cleaning my house. The kids and I are focusing on enjoying the fall break, what about you? I thought I'd give you all a heads up on things you need to know before you arrive on Saturday. All this information was in your Character Assignment Packets that I gave out but, since I've heard that a lot of people have lost theirs, here is a quick recap.
The night before the Grand Opening of the Four Deuces there was a 'murder' that took place under the South Side Bridge. Among the deceased were; Jonathan "The Joker" Juiseppi, Harry "The Hammer" Hambini & Sam "The Squeeze" Senelli. Word on the street is that they were prominent members of the "Black Hand Gang". Big Jim (leader of a rival gang, The Family) was quoted as saying, "The Family would like to extend their sincere condolences on your tragic loss. It is our hope that other members of this outfit will take the necessary precautions to remain safe."
If you need directions to the building, please e-mail or call me. Oh, and everyone received a guest list in their packets as well, this has been revised... Here is the updated guest list. You might want to look it over just to see who is on there that you might be related to or associated with. See you Saturday!
Don Wannabe – is Big Jim Ravioli’s Chief Lieutenant. When he met his wife, MeMe, it
was love at first sight. They own a chain of houses of ill repute. (Jeff Clapp)
Madam MeMe – has been married to Don Wannabe for fifteen years. With their
combined head for business, they have amassed a fortune. Tonight, they open
their newest venture, The Four Deuces. (Jaime
Clapp)
Donnna Wannabe – is Don Wannabe’s little sister. Donna has become quite popular with
the movie actors. There are rumors that she has been seen around town with Big
Jim. Lately she’s been making a play for Rhett’s attention. (Jaime Waxter)
Al Capone – was brought from New York by Don Wannabe to work in his club. While
his job title is bouncer, everyone suspects that he is really is just a hit man
for ‘the Family” (Aaron Wiley)
Capo “Toto” Tequila – is the self-proclaimed Boss of Bosses. He will
be visiting from New York for the Grand Opening. Speculation is running rampant
on why he is in town. When it involves Capo, it just has to be something big. (Doug Wallace)
Mayor “Big Bill” Bumpkin – is the Mayor of Chicago. He is friendly &
honest, which is why people do not believe the rumor that city funds have been
vanishing. He and Big Jim have been good friends for many years. (James Kelley)
Don “Big Jim” Ravioli – is the well-known father of the Chicago mob or
“the Family”. The Don just recently divorced Vicky, his wife of twenty years,
to marry the much younger Carrie Crooner. They have only been married for a
week. (Curtis Smart)
Carrie Crooner-Ravioli – was a jazz singer in one of Big Jim’s clubs when
he fell in love with her. He divorced his wife Vicky to marry her. People speculate
that she only married Big Jim so that she could use his connections to be
discovered as the star she really is. (Jen
Wiley)
Vicky Ravioli - is the Ex Wife of Big Jim. While she is older than he is, she was
still very surprised when he demanded a divorce to marry that tart, Carrie
Crooner. She received a $50,000
settlement from the divorce. (Cheryl
Lunt)
Baroness Ravioli – is the mother of Big Jim. Of course, she is not a real Baroness, but being
the Don’s mother does tend to keep people from saying otherwise. She is always
dressed to the nines. (Liz Perry)
Rebecca Ravioli – is the daughter of Big Jim & Vicky Ravioli. Rebecca has recently announced
that she is engaged to marry Rhett Bumbler. Her father refuses to allow the
marriage. (Alicia Hall)
Rhett Bumbler – is a gambler who blew into town 6 months ago. No one knows much about
him except he appears to be clueless in every situation. What could Rebecca see
in him? Big Jim is never going to tolerate this buffoon as a son-in-law. (Danny Waxter)
U.S. Congressman Darrin Toosteal – Some say his rise to fame was a result of his
close ‘friendship’ with Big Jim. He could very possible become the next
President of the United States. (Justin
Lunt)
Mary Toosteal – is the wife of the Congressman. Mary is the perfect political wife, Elegant,
Dignified and always turning a blind eye to her husband’s escapades. She comes
from very old money and powerful connections. (Andrea Kelley)
Sly Sleaze – runs the horse ring for Big Jim. In exchange for all his hard work the
Don gives him 5% of the earnings. Some say he is not exactly happy with this
percentage & thinks he deserves full partnership in the venture. He and
Rebecca have been friends for years. (Phil
Hall)
Vanessa Crooner – is the mother of Carrie, Big Jim’s new wife. She does not approve of
the match. After the wedding she decided to move in to make sure that Big Jim
treats her baby right. (Suzanne Wester)
Jack “Greasy Thumbs” Guiseppi – is a well known Chicago accountant, who has been
seen a lot around ‘The Family’. (Chris
Smither)
Guilda Guiseppi – is Jack’s elegant & socialite wife. (Jenn Smither)
Bodacious Crook – Big Jim’s lawyer.
Cash & Cassandra Steal – No one knows anything about them or why they
have been invited to such a big event. (Rachael
& Jared Stimpson)
Penny Cheatum – a high profile attorney who specializes in “Family” law. (Spring Smith)
Henry Hooch – is beginning to develop a name for himself. They say he makes some of
the best hooch available this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. (Ben Harris)
Serina Siren – and her brother come from Italy. Her father, Guido, disappeared after
rumors that he was plotting his boss’s demise. Serina is known to be a very
modern woman who has the brains & the looks to get whatever she wants. (Kerry Cottrell)
Sam Siren – is the brother of Serina & son of the late Guido Siren. Sam is
starting over in America and looking to join a new family. They say that he is
very talented, but can he be trusted? (Brett
Larsen)
Hobart T King- made the disaster film “On the Wagon”. It was supposedly a Western,
but the few that saw it, said it was a disaster. It’s rumored that he is in
town scouting for new talent (& investors) for his latest project. (Jon Cottrell)
Scoop Jennings - is the little known reporter beginning to out-scoop the big boys. (Genna Harris)
Marie Inhaste – has been widowed four times. They call her the Black Widow. Each of
her rich & powerful husbands died of heart failure. She’s been seen around
town a lot lately. They say she’s on the lookout for #5. (Melissa Adair)
R.K. Oswald - is the owner of W4DR Radio Station. He also hosts a radio show on the
station and it is one of the most listened to in Chicago. (Chris Brookes)
Dr. Hugh DeMann – claims to be a world-renowned physician, but nobody seems to have
heard of him. (Jeremy Tryon)
Color Pencille – is an up and coming artist. She comes from a creative family that was
recently scandalized when her mother chose to marry a lawyer! (Jamie Tryon)
Jenna Feline – is a very eccentric heiress. She has oodles of cash & cats. She
is known to dress rather eccentric around town. (Lisa Larsen)
Lou Natic – is the handsome infamous actor well known for his trigger temper
& lofty demands. (Todd Little)
May Flowers – is a quirky psychologist, whose favorite pastime is analyzing
everyone she meets. (Janye Wallace)
Stan Dingproud – is an absent-minded English Professor. He is very intelligent, but
has a habit of walking off in the middle of a conversation. (Eston Wallace)
Sally Forth – is a famous Psychic in Chicago. She claims she hears the voices of
the dearly departed. Many of her clients have been family members of enemies of
“the Family”. (Lafae Duggan)
Harry Hyde – is a little paranoid. Okay, so maybe he’s a lot paranoid. A Chicago
socialite, his theories are interesting, to say the least.
Betty Kant – claims to be a forensic entomologist who prefers to be called a
maggotologist. Her knowledge of bugs can reveal when, where & sometimes
how, a victim died. (______________)
Inspector Neville “The Nose” Nutella – will be attending the function to investigate
the murder of the Black Hand Gang two nights ago. (Matt Perry)
Glenna Glib – is the new cocktail waitress at The Four Deuces. (Sarah Little)
Tom Hops – is the suave, talented & friendly Four Deuces bartender. (Jason Wester)
“Juice” – is a waitress at The
Four Deuces. No one knows much about her except she showed up practically
begging to work the ‘grand opening’. (Kelly
Brookes)
Peter Jacobs– Peter is a new waiter at The Four Deuces. (Jerry Adair)
Ms. L. Egbare’ – is the staff manager at The Four Deuces. Any questions or concerns
please contact her at 404- 992-6003. (Joanna
Wallace)
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