Playing June 5 through August 29, 2025

Shows Friday and Saturday Evenings at 7:30 PM

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Written by Larry Blamire

Directed by Mark Balistreri

Musical accompaniment by Joel Gelpe

Murder at the Abilene Saloon

Foul Play Cafe

The Cast and Crew of "Murder at the Abilene Saloon"


Back Row: Sean Donovan, Royce G. Saxon, Jason Wiley, Eddie Dethlefs, Robert Brittain, Warren Asa Wilgus

Middle Row: Rebecca Holcombe, Phillip Erickson, Sheila Carsky Obenchain, Adrianne Valdez, Ceptembre Anthony Tedesco, Cora Brittain

Front: Tina Glick Balsitreri, Terra Turnbow (floor), Liz O'Reilly (seated), Mark Balistreri (floor), Courtney R. Wilgus (seated)

Show Description:


It's a big to-do at the old Abilene Saloon as world famous entertainer Lily Crabtree is coming to town. But tension runs high as everyone seems to have it in for really really bad guy Estes Charlemagne. That includes lusty saloon owner Miss Molly, addle-brained western sidekick Happy Robitussel, clumsy cowgirl Accidental Jane, and that likeable, young, science-oriented gunfighter the Doppler Kid. When murder raises its ugly tinhorn head, it's up to famous western hero legend Trale Horner--who comes with his own theme song--to save the day, or at least part of the celebratory dinner. Can you help Trale figure out who's a'doin' what ta who, and why? And how?


Parental Note:The show has the usual murder and innuendo, as well as loud noises (blank gun fire).