ABOUT US, OUR COMPANY AND OUR ACTORS Murder For Hire is a company based in Thorndale, Ontario (on the outskirts of London) and dedicated to the presentation of the highest quality interactive murder mystery dinner theatre, paying particular attention to detail. The company was established by Kay Rogers in 2006.  Kay writes all of the scripts for Murder For Hire as well as the creation of costumes, props and sound effects for each show. Murder For Hire is made up of a troupe of individuals who have full time professions in various fields and are involved in the company for the sheer enjoyment they get from enteraining you. All we ask is, that you provide the audience, and let us provide a complete original murder mystery and a full evening of entertainment.  OUR ACTORS Kay Rogers Kay has been involved in murder mysteries for several years and has been on stage at the London Fringe Festival as well as the Thorndale Dinner Theatre.  Full time, Kay is a real estate appraiser working toward her CRA designation with a prior profession as a litigation law clerk. Kay’s interest in theatre has been apparent to all who know her, through elaborate Hallowe’en costumes, characters and displays throughout the years.  Kay established Murder For Hire in 2006.

Jennifer Travis  This is Jennifer’s third season performing in murder mystery theatre.  She is very enthusiastic about acting and related opportunities.  Jennifer is the Accounts Receivable Clerk for a large property management firm in London.             Kevin Procter  Kevin owns a computer programming business by day; but at night he finds himself involved in murder. After a successful, award-winning show at the Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts, Kevin has found Murder for Hire and loves this challenging multidimensional form of acting and interacting with the audience. How did he become involved with Murder for Hire? In a conversation with a very special friend, Kevin expressed a strong desire to somehow be a paid actor. That same evening, he and Kay Rogers made contact. Fate? Coincidence? It's all the same to Kevin - he just loves being here!     Chris MacAuley Chris is a recent member of the Murder for Hire acting roster.  Chris started acting early in life.  He knew that he loved acting when he co-wrote and had the lead role in a class play "The Substitute Teacher".  After a long hiatus from acting, Chris completed workshops at Second City, improvisation courses and instruction in method acting and has been part of the drama team at the Forest City Community Church for five years.  In the Summer of 2008 as a member of Primordial Soup Theatre, and was in the London Fringe Festival performance - Life Sandwiches.  Chris also acted in the Romley Film's production Bad Friday, a short film to be released in Spring 2009.  Chris works and lives in London with his family.          Heather Bailey  Heather started acting in grade 4 at her school talent show as the infamous Britney Spears.  Since then, she has played numerous roles such as the Ice Witch in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Mary Snow in Salt Water Moon, Hedda Hopper in the Villages Festival, Fifi the French Maid in Love Rides the Rails, an understudy in Miss Twiddle and the Devil, Rebecca Novel in Novel House, Diana the Soprano in Lend Me a Tenor and others.  She has lived in India for a year under the Rotary Youth Exchange where she learned to speak Hindi and bathed in the Holy Rivers at Sangam.  She is eager to return to her family and friends there.  Heather is known for her cartoon voices, silly faces and making people laugh.  For a preview of some of her faces, check-out her Slideshow. Thanks to Dave for all his support in all that I do.  I am who I am because of you.       Liana Hemming Liana has been acting since the tender age of six.  She began with school productions of Christmas plays, and while she enjoued the spotlight, her love for acting didn't take off until later years.  Liana took part in drama classes at her high school, where her appreciation for the art form grew.  When she's not acting, Liana is working on getting a business certificate through Fanshawe College.   Connie Bontje A pig farmer extraordinaire, Connie has enjoyed acting and singing since her teens.  Now, well out of her teens, Connie spends her spare time golfing, skiing and acting as wedding planner for her five daughters.       Russ Bain Russ has never been on stage however fits into the murder mystery scene perfectly as an entrepreneur and man of many talents.  Russ has a varied background from being a retired police officer to his current profession as a mortgage broker.         Trish West Trish West is excited about joining the Murder Mystery Dinner Troupe and the chance it gives to escape the daily dramas she encounters while raising 4 kids. She is currently part of a small drama team where she loves breaking out of the 'mommy image' while playing a role in front of an audience. Recently Trish has been able to sit back and enjoy watching some of her own scripts played out on that big ol' stage.     Susan Addy  By day Susan works as an Accounting Manager for a software development company.  She is a member of London Community Players having worked on several productions back stage, i.e. props and stage managing – murder mysteries are her introduction to the front line.  She loves theatre.       Nancy Torgerson Nancy works for Department of National Defence as an Analyst by day and spends her spare time running, kickboxing, doing karate, and working in the LCBO as a shooter girl.  Nancy has been involved in theatre and dance for over 20 years but is new to Murder Mystery.  She has performed with Huron Country Playhouse, Stratford Community Players, London Musical Theatre, Khorus School of Dance, and Janice Luey School of Dance.  Nancy enjoys spending time with family and friends.