


| The Chicago Caper |
| and on his return to Chicago, a bomb was thrown into his car. When the smoke cleared, it was discovered that he, and his gang's treasurer Sunny, knew the safe's combination. When Sunny went to check on the fortune, he unlocked the safe and found Hal Coppone lying dead on the ground, his body riddled with bullets. Each of the eight guests had some motive for wishing Coppone out of the way, but which one actually got to him? Guest List: • Molly M. Awbsterr: A society dame who hails from New York. She is a flapper and is not afraid to flaunt her wealth and social status. Costume suggestion: Fringed flapper dress with bead necklace, cloth hat with feather. • Ernie G. Ambler: A renowned gambler who never seems to lose and often frequents The Green Tables. It is said that he will bet on almost anything. He is known to some as "Bet A Million" Ambler. Costume suggestion: flashy (ostentatious) suit, diamond stickpin. Havana cigar. • Silky M. Adam: An elegant lady who owns and operates The Everlay Club. She was married to businessman U. Penn Adam until his recent and tragic death. She earns her nickname from the beautiful silk gowns she wears. Costume suggestion: Silk evening gown shimmering with glittery beads. • Eddie "Socks" R. Gyle: An avid golfer who owns the gaming house, The Green Tables. He is known to some as "Fast Deal Eddie" although few know what he actually deals in. Costume suggestion: “Plus Fours” (knickers) and argyle socks, bow tie & putter. • Malissa F. "Scoop" Orrthot: A journalist for The Chicago Trumpet who writes particularly about the Chicago crime circles. Many of her recent articles have exposed government corruption. Her relationship with her boss, Augustus Kohn, has been a point of much gossip around town. Costume suggestion: Long loose jacket with a tight skirt; business suit. • S. Treighton Harrow: A D.A. who is considered to be one of the best in the business. He is single-handedly responsible for bringing about the imprisonment of several of crime's biggest figures. Costume suggestion: Double breasted suit with wide trousers and fat tie. Brief case. • Anna Maria Carlotta "Torchy" Sassine: A jazz singer who performs at The Green Tables and The Everlay Club. She is known for her bluesy, 'torch' songs which has earned her her nickname. Costume suggestion: Sultry, shimmering sequinned gown . • Billy "The Kid" Thrower: A baseball pitcher who is reputed as one of the greatest Chicago's Stock Kings have ever seen. In his first game alone, he struck out 11 batters. Off the field, he is fun-loving, fast-living and as hell-raising as a baseball player gets. Costume suggestion: Baseball uniform, glove and ball. • Suzie F Loozie: Waitress at the speakeasy and a lady with not-so-hidden talents who obviously has a personal interest in Hal Cappone and has offered to wait on guests this evening in the hope that she might see or hear something that might lead to Hal’ s whereabouts. Costume suggestion: Low necked fitted dress that displays her attributes and gaudy jewellery. • Lefty "The Lifter" Mulrooney: Waiter at the speakeasy who is on hand to attend to the guests with instructions to keep the ‘grog’ flowing in an attempt to loosen tongues. Costume suggestion: black trousers. White shirt, vest and bow tie. |

