Show program & bar menu
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the licensing agreements for this production, the taking of photographs and use of recording devices during the performance are strictly prohibited.
"A feast for connoisseurs of mystery."
— Orange County Daily Pilot
The owner of the Café Noir has washed ashore murdered and detective Rick Archer's quarry was the last person seen with him!
This is a detective story come to life featuring a hard-boiled private eye out to find a runaway on the forgotten island of Mustique, a place stuck in the black-and-white era of the 1940s.
Rick needs to find the killer before it's too late! Was it the local madame and club manager, the voodoo priestess, the shyster British attorney, the black marketeer, or the femme fatale?
We'll never tell!
CONTENT ADVISORY: This production includes gunshot sounds which may disturb some audience members.
"A feast for connoisseurs of mystery."
— Orange County Daily Pilot
The owner of the Café Noir has washed ashore murdered and detective Rick Archer's quarry was the last person seen with him!
This is a detective story come to life featuring a hard-boiled private eye out to find a runaway on the forgotten island of Mustique, a place stuck in the black-and-white era of the 1940s.
Rick needs to find the killer before it's too late! Was it the local madame and club manager, the voodoo priestess, the shyster British attorney, the black marketeer, or the femme fatale?
We'll never tell!
CONTENT ADVISORY: This production includes gunshot sounds which may disturb some audience members.
CAST & CHARACTERS
Rick Archer
Grant Biebrick
Sheila Wonderly
Catriona Muir
Madam Toureau
Omonike Charles-Binitie
Anthony Cairo
Lex Barry
Marie LaRue
Monika Holman
Simon Gutterman
Wade Lahoda
Thursby / Vangilder / Rigfield
Mark Reimer
ACT I
SCENE I: Café Noir, a bar on a Caribbean island, mid-afternoon
SCENE II: The next morning
INTERMISSION
ACT II
Later that day
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Rae Gamble from Porteous Lodge for the loan of the set's bistro table and to Rose Christie for set and stage painting assistance.
And, as always, thanks to our catering partner — Garnet Catering — for providing the excellent meals that our audiences have come to love (and expect) from us!
Meet the cast & crew
Grant Biebrick
"Richard Archer"
After a not-quite-disastrous debut with MFT's Christmas production Ken Ludwig’s The Game's Afoot last season, Grant once again returns to the Mini Fridge stage for Show #2. This time with more lines, along with some dancing and singing. (Triple threat?)
When not on stage, Grant is typically found in his natural habitat — BBQing burgers for his kids and stopping his food-crazed Beagle from stealing said burgers off the counter. (Buffy, no!)
Thank you for your support and laughter!
Catriona Muir
"Shiela Wanderly"
This is Catriona's second season with Mini Fridge Theatre Company. She is very excited to be playing Shiela Wanderly in Café Noir, having fallen in love with the genre, style and character. In past years, she has also appeared as Madge Geisel in Ken Ludwig’s The Game's Afoot (more murder and mayhem — what fun!) and in the musicals Anne of Green Gables and Mary Poppins (McClure United).
When not on the stage, you can find Catriona on the stage — at Crackers — for karaoke league. She hopes you enjoy the performance as much as she does.
Merry Christmas!
Omonike Charles-Binitie
"Madam Toureau"
Omonike is a recent immigrant to Canada, and having survived her first MFT production, she appears to be a junkie for suffering by accepting to be in Café Noir! (Lol).
Being Madam Toureau in this role asks her to dig deep into her soul and show the world — at least, Saskatoon — who Madam truly is.
Omonike is so glad to have found acceptance and a family with Mini Fridge and can't wait for you all to experience this play.
Lex Barry
"Anthony Cairo"
Lex (they/she) is excited to be performing with Mini Fridge Theatre Company for the first time! Lex has spent the past couple of years performing in every show they can and are quite happy to have another show under their belt.
Select acting credits include: Withering Youth, She Kills Monsters, The Trials, Contaminated (Persephone Young Company), The Full Monty, Fun Home (SSP), Homosexual Meleagris, Your Sushi’s Favourite Sushi (Queermunity), 16 the Musical (Live Fully Productions), The Wizard of Oz, SpongeBob the Musical (Persephone Musical Academy).
When they're not busy with rehearsals (which is almost never) you can find them making chainmail for their small business, filming short films with their friends, and daydreaming about living on a dull tropical island.
Meow:)
Monika Holman
"Marie LaRue"
Monika Holman (she/her) has been performing in the Saskatoon theatre community since 2005 when she was cast in her first show outside of high school — The Lottery Ham at the Off Broadway Dinner Theatre.
Since then, she has performed in the various shows with Floyd Festival, The Saskatoon Fringe, and various interactive murder mystery dinner theatre companies.
While she loves trying on new hobbies, her most recent passion is circus arts.
Wade Lahoda
"Simon Gutterman"
Wade is pleased to be returning for his third show with Mini Fridge Theatre Company, and in his sleaziest role yet!
Wade has previously been in shows with Saskatoon Gateway Players and Newman Players, and he keeps getting cast as authority figures like police officers, religious leaders, and lawyers which he finds endlessly entertaining.
Mark Reimer
"Thursby" "Vangilder" and "Rigfield"
Elizabeth Reynolds
Director
Liz Reynolds is a principal by day and a director by night, and she loves both roles.
Mini Fridge Theatre Company has given her the opportunity to direct and work with amazing people, and this motley crew of actors is no exception.
She has had an absolute blast bringing this little piece of Film Noir to life, and hopes you enjoy the ride.
Christine Unger
Stage Manager
Christine is delighted to be working backstage on Murder at the Café Noir. Her first musical is proving to be more fun than work! The cast is professional and she feels truly fortunate to be working with them.
She hopes that you enjoy watching it as much as she has enjoyed working on it.
Bar menu
NOTE: Prices do not include applicable taxes
BEER
Great Western Original 16 (can, $7)
GW Light (can, $7)
Seasonal malt lager by 9 Mile Legacy Brewing (16 oz pint, $10)
WHITE WINE
Selbach Riesling Spatles
One of the highest rated and most sought after German wines, this sweet riesling with fruit forward flavours of pear and citrus is perfectly coupled with any white meat or vegetarian entrée.
by the bottle only, $43
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
This sets the benchmark for New Zealand's intensely flavourful style of Sauvignon Blanc: think gooseberry, pea pods and passion fruit.
by the bottle only, $38
House White
6 oz glass: $7 / 9 oz glass: $10 / Half litre (~17 oz): $19
RED WINE
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Bring the drama of the California coast without paying a dramatic price. Meomi blends grapes from three top areas for producing world-class, velvety smooth Pinot Noirs.
by the bottle only, $43
The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier
This brilliantly priced Australian red shows perfumed aromas of black/blueberry, raspberry, toasted nut and warm spice on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and fleshy. It is brightly fruited and smooth with layers of silky texture, finishing persistent and satisfying.
by the bottle only, $38
House Red
6 oz glass: $7 / 9 oz glass: $10 / Half litre (~17 oz): $19
HIGHBALLS & CAESARS
$8 single / $12 double
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Lucky Bastard Vodka
Lucky Bastard Gambit Gin
Bacardi Amber Rum
Bacardi Dark Rum
Lamb's Classic White Rum
Wiser's Rye
Caesar
All highballs are served with a choice of soft drink (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Tonic, or Ginger Ale) or complimentary coffee/tea
DRINK SPECIALS
Christmas Cheer (1.5 oz)
Prosecco, vodka, citrus, and simple syrup garnished with cranberries and lime.
$12
White Sangria
Crisp, refreshing, and delicious!
$18 (while supplies last)
After Eight (1 oz)
Coffee, equal parts crème de cacao and Peppermint Schnapps topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermints.
$10 single / $14 double
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Soft Drinks
$2.50
Coffee & Tea
Complimentary/Free
Tea options: Orange Pekoe, Peppermint, Green Tea, Chamomile (decaf), and Apple Cinnamon (decaf)
Soft drink options: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Ginger Ale
It's "Murder or Marriage" next February at MFT!
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The two young brothers of the Oberon family live in their mansion with one faithful butler. They are happy until they discover the inheritance has gone to cousin Toni. This charming girl is shortly to descend on them, and the problem that faces the two is "Murder or Marriage?"
When Toni arrives they have to consider whether (if murder) the means shall be the knife, or poison, or the dungeons, or (if marriage) which of the two is it who must marry her?
Ian Stuart Black plays every conceivable variation on the alternate plots of the brothers, and the play is alive with wit and invention.
** Pre-sale for MFT Season Pass Holders begins December 30 and ends January 12 @ 6pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public January 13. **
The two young brothers of the Oberon family live in their mansion with one faithful butler. They are happy until they discover the inheritance has gone to cousin Toni. This charming girl is shortly to descend on them, and the problem that faces the two is "Murder or Marriage?"
When Toni arrives they have to consider whether (if murder) the means shall be the knife, or poison, or the dungeons, or (if marriage) which of the two is it who must marry her?
Ian Stuart Black plays every conceivable variation on the alternate plots of the brothers, and the play is alive with wit and invention.
** Pre-sale for MFT Season Pass Holders begins December 30 and ends January 12 @ 6pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public January 13. **