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Who Killed Simon Braggart?

An evening of original theatre, music, and film that will leave you gasping, laughing and wondering...

Session Date & Time

Oct 19 2024 (Saturday)

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Location

The 418 Project

In the: Small Theater

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About This Event

Everyone wants obnoxious film producer Simon Braggart dead. But who pulled the trigger?

Was it the movie star? The gangster? The madame?

You’ve never experienced the 1940’s quite like this before: join us for an evening of immersive original theater with all original music and film that will leave you gasping, laughing and wondering…

WHODUNNIT?

Only hard-boiled detective Jo Gumption can crack the case in this gritty Hollywood noir murder mystery play. But here's the catch: they need your help.

Tickets now on sale!

Come costumed in 1940’s attire and enjoy the full immersive experience! We promise you cigarette girls, barkeeps, and slick reporters, not to mention a chance to grab an autograph or two at the premiere of Simon Braggart’s last big show. Doors: 7:30 PM. Enter the world of the 1940’s: leave your cares--and possibly your phone--behind, enjoy a period mocktail/cocktail, enjoy live music and mingle with other costumed characters as you wait for the red carpet moment.

Curtain: 8 PM. The stars come out! You’ll be close enough to meet and even get an autograph from legendary film stars of today and decades past as they join you in what promises to be an evening of unexpected events.

Find out why everyone wants Simon Braggart out of the picture...

  • $30 - General Admission
  • $100 - VIP seating (near the celebrities, we promise!)
  • $25 - Student $25 (General Admission seating, must show current student ID at the door)

Any gunshot sound effects you may hear will not be real guns and will not be committing an actual murder. Now you’re warned. Proceeds benefit our artists and the nonprofit 418 Project

Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect

House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone

Our sprung wood and theater dance floors are shoe-free zones to preserve the floor and keep movement safe. Please remove outdoor footwear and place them in the cubbies in our lobby upon arrival. Barefoot, dance socks, or indoor-only soft dance shoes are welcome!
We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.
To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.
As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.
Plan Your Visit

Venue & Accessibility

The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.

Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms
Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage
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Oct 19, 2024 · The 418 Project

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