A Murder Mystery Theater Production to benefit the Beth-El Center and soup kitchen will be held at 6 p.m. on April 24 at Ocean Grill Restaurant, 464 Boston Post Road, Orange. The event will include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, raffles, a silent auction, a fabulous buffet and exciting entertainment, organizers said. Each guest will receive a complimentary drink with their admission. Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are $65 per person. Tables of ten are available for $600.

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour, silent auction and a raffle of many certificates to restaurants, salons, spas, events, and specialty stores. The a silent auction includes sports memorabilia, trips, services, and event tickets. The Murder Mystery Theater Production, performed by a troupe of talented players, will follow the cocktail hour with a full dinner buffet served at intermission, organizers said. The production involves the audience in solving the murder mystery. Prizes will be given to the first table that solves the mystery. The buffet will be prepared by the chefs of Ocean Grill.

Beth-El Center runs a shelter with 34 beds for men, women, and women with children who find themselves homeless due to a number of reasons, ranging from financial and emotional problems to substance abuse. Persons may stay in the shelter for up to 90 days while receiving support and assistance from trained case managers who help the residents return to a normal level of independence. Beth-El Center is the only shelter in the region that houses families with children. In addition, Beth-El Soup Kitchen serves a hot, nutritious noon meal to an average of 60 persons a day, 5 days a week. Several churches and community groups provide meals on week-ends.

Tickets for the Murder Mystery Theater may be purchased from the Ocean Grill Restaurant or by calling Beth-El Center at 876-0747. For additional information or if to become a sponsor for this event, call Joanne Byrne 799-9926.