Mafia Murder Theater: Alice in Wonderland (CLOSED for Signups!)

[desert ashes]

Mafia Murder Theater: The Casting of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

For the third time in fifty years since the grand de Chantal Theater has opened its doors, living down the rumors of deadly scandal and deceit, a new set of investors has come calling to budding thespians.  Had the city forgotten how death and plague had once claimed the lives of those on the stage?  Perhaps the new generation of thespians and investors would not remember -- or perhaps it would simply do to liven up the marketing.  Who could resist the temptations of a potentially haunted theater?  All seemed to be going well for the owners of de Chantal Theater as they opened their doors and posted the next casting call -- suitably, of course, for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. 

Yet, as the auditions unraveled and directors went behind closed doors, it seemed all was not well for the budding cast and crew of the theater.  Death was once more entering from stage left, his glinting scythe in hand and summoned at the call of the Understudies who felt nothing more than the lingering blood and star lust.  Who ever remembered the Understudies?  Primary roles were a rare chance ... unless, of course, their competition happened to exit stage left as nothing more than a shell of what they arrived in. 

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The Mafia Murder Theater is open for players!  Inspired by the scandalously delicious Mafia games in Valerian's Vault and Mafia Madness, welcome to Mafia Murder Theater!  I'm accepting up to twentyplayers for this theater inspired Mafia game and welcome those who are already familiar with Mafia or have yet to try but would love to get their hands dirty.


If you're interested in joining, simply reply here or send me a message!


Cast and Crew
1. Marguerite
2. nik200
3. Remiel
4. Kyrsa
5. Imogen
6. Aiden
7. Revenent
8. Valerian
9. sinera
10. Leorobin
11. Aludiana of the Dusk
12. Ali012281
13. rottenaim

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For those unfamiliar with how the game is played, a sample round is below.  Past theater games can be found here and here for further reading.

Act One - Day
After all the special roles having been privately assigned and the first murder (of an NPC) is revealed, the Cast and Crew gather to make the first vote on who they would like to see in the role of the Producer.  Once that is settled, the voting turns to who they believe the treacherous Understudies are.  Voting should take no more than three days.  If there is a tie, the Producer steps in.  One the voting is done, the results are revealed (whether good or bad) and all retire for the evening to give the Understudies their time and chance to strike.

Act One - Night
During this time is when the Understudies select their target, the Stage Manager may learn the identity of one of the Cast and Crew, the Director selects their target to protect, and the Props Manager may elect to poison a target.  Once all matters are said and done, the night concludes. 

Act Two - Day
The new victim(s) is revealed and voting commences again.  Repeat into Act Two - Night and so on. 

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The Cast and Crew

Thespians (Innocents): The main core of the Cast and Crew, they are under siege from the Understudies (Thespians gone wrong) who are determined to eliminate their competition and secure their starring roles.  As a whole the Thespians must work together to discover and eliminate the Understudies before it's too late. 

Understudies (Villains): A minority group of the Thespians, they are working in secret to bring down the Thespians.  Only the Understudies know who each other is and they must work together with their plots and schemes if they mean to win the spotlight. 

Director (Judge): The Director is elected at the beginning of the game by all the players.  Their function is to be the deciding factor should lynch voting come to a tie. 

Producer (Guardian): Among the Thespian lurks the Producer.  Once a night the Producer chooses someone to protect from the Understudies.  If they choose correctly, the Understudies' target is saved for that evening.  The Producer may also elect to save themselves, but may only do so once.   They can only target the same person twice in a row before needing to elect to save someone else. 

Stage Manager (Seer): Once a night the Stage Manager can target someone to learn of their true identity.  It is their responsibility to attempt to help the Thespians and sway the opinions with the truths that they glean.  However, they may not want to reveal their own true position, for a known Stage Manager could easily equate to a dead Stage Manager. 

Props Manager (Alchemist): Once a game the Props Manager may elect to target anyone within the group.  Their decision must be made within the Night round and done so before the start of a new day.  They only have one chance, however, and their target can be saved if they are being protected by the Director. 

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Guidelines and Rules

:: Private Messages can be exchanged but they must also be CC'd to Moirae.  You're encouraged to privately plot and see what information you can glean from Private Messages, as well as see what kind of dirty misguidance you can weave.

:: Any special roles that are assigned (outside of Director as that is an elected position) should remain private and privileged information.

:: Players will be encouraged to vote as soon as they can.  If for some reason you are going to be delayed more than two or three days, please let Moirae know as soon as possible.

[nik200]

Im very interested as joining as a Thespian

Nick Redford

[desert ashes]

Welcome to the stage, nik and Marguerite!

[Revenent]

I'd be interested in joining as an Understudy and doing a bit of plotting. >:)

[desert ashes]

I'd be interested in joining as an Understudy and doing a bit of plotting. >:)

Since you need to be able to private message I can't accept you yet, but I'll certainly place you on the waiting list and put you on if you're approved before we start.

As for roles, those are randomly assigned prior to the start of the game, so you're never sure what you're going to get. ;)  It's like a box of chocolates.

[Revenent]

Since you need to be able to private message I can't accept you yet, but I'll certainly place you on the waiting list and put you on if you're approved before we start.

As for roles, those are randomly assigned prior to the start of the game, so you're never sure what you're going to get. ;)  It's like a box of chocolates.

Ah, I see. I was just confused by Nick up there requesting to be a Thespian. Anyway, I've been waiting on approval for about two days now, so it shouldn't be that much longer until I'm able to PM, right? When do you foresee this getting started?

[Marguerite]

Alice in Wonderland, a great choice, Moirae.

[desert ashes]

Ah, I see. I was just confused by Nick up there requesting to be a Thespian. Anyway, I've been waiting on approval for about two days now, so it shouldn't be that much longer until I'm able to PM, right? When do you foresee this getting started?

Sorry, I see Thespian and simply lump everyone together as a group.

As far as starting goes, it all depends on how quick or long sign ups take.  Typically takes anywhere from a couple days to a week.

(PS.  Good luck on your approval. :)  )

[desert ashes]

Alice in Wonderland, a great choice, Moirae.

Thank you!

We'll be doing a musical next, though not quite sure which yet.  (Phantom does keep coming to mind but for some reason I keep veering away from the choice.)

[Marguerite]

Thank you!

We'll be doing a musical next, though not quite sure which yet.  (Phantom does keep coming to mind but for some reason I keep veering away from the choice.)

You cannot deny the Phantom for he will punjab you if you try.

[Remiel]

Heh, any role in Alice should be a good one.  I am signing up, of course.

[Kye]

I'd like to play again if you'll have me.  *smiles*

[Imogen]

always :-) Think I'd make a good mad hatter?

[desert ashes]

Welcome back to the stage. ;)

[Aiden]

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[desert ashes]

A pleasure as always, Aiden.  :-)

[Revenent]

Ah, there we go. Accepted at last. ;D

[desert ashes]

Congratulations!

And welcome to the stage. ;)

[Valerian]

I'll play again if there's room.  :)

[Marguerite]

-Gives Val a cup of tea-

[Valerian]

Ooh, thank you.  :)  *sips*

[sinera]

Ah! I've been wanting to get in on one of these - Sign me up, please!

[desert ashes]

Welcome aboard, ladies. ;)

[Zelric Miras]

I'd like to take part in this one, if it is possible. ^^

[desert ashes]

Wonderful to have you back, Leo. :)