Characters | TRUFFLES MYSTERY IMMERSIVE

THE CHARACTERS

A murder mystery, immersive, dinner experience where you pick your character, draw your cards, search for clues, make alliances, possibly befriend a murderer, or perhaps...you ARE the murderer! ...
...and ultimately, in the end, everyone must figure out whodunnit!

THE MAIN CHARACTERS

THE TRUFFLE KING

DANTE DONATI

Are you schmoozy & boozy enough to play the amazing Dante Donati?! Click above to read about the truffle loving, whiskey guzzling, ladies man who runs the legendary Donati Truffles farm and ristorante.

Dante Donati

CHARACTERISTICS

Loud & boisterous
Always over confident
Life of the party
55 years young

Dante loves his booze, women & truffle dogs, sometimes even more than he loves his wife. Be ready to share a scotch with him and listen to a long story about "truffles" all night long.

Owner of the Donati Truffle Farm, Ristorante & Food Brand
The business & fortune was passed down from his father
Everything was left to him, nothing was willed to his brother
He has been married to Olga (his 2nd Wife) for 12 yrs
They currently run the business together
His daughter, Isabella, is 17 years old, from his first wife, who mysteriously died as they were in the process of getting divorced.

Dante is obsessed with truffles and lives for his business. Gluttony, bacchanalia & the rich life prevail. He has been known to make bad business deals & has a hand in the mafia. Women love him & everyone loves to hate him. It is rumored that he has had an affair with Beatrice, the hostess, who is also Olga's cousin.

THE WIFE

OLGA DONATI (2nd Wife)

Can you be the toast of the town, covered in diamonds (and truffles) all night long? Do you love throwing parties and sipping fine wine? Do you have what it takes to be a manipulative and conniving 2nd wifey? Click above to read all about Olga's weaseled herself into the Donati Family!

Olga Donati

CHARACTERISTICS

2nd Wife
Trophy Wife
33 yrs old
Gorgeous, fun, intoxicating
Loves to host extravagant parties for the créme de la créme of Italy*

Olga loves to host extravagant parties for the créme de la créme of Italy, drinks only fine aged wines and spends the family money with ease.

Olga grew up poor, and schmoozed her way up.
Now she entertains celebrities & politicians at the estate.
She often hosts weekend long, extravagant parties on the grounds and around the world for her socialite friends.

Olga met Virgil Donati (the brother) when she was 20, working in an Italian wine bar. She fell head over heels & they dated briefly. Then one day while out on a date with Virgil, she met Dante, his older & more affluent brother & the heir to the Donati Fortune. She immediately lusted after Dante & he stole her away. They were married within the year. Some believe she only married Dante for the money & she is really still in love with Virgil to this day. Virgil has never forgiven his brother, but yet has remained close with the family all of these years.

Choose Your Characters on the TICKETS Page For Each Show Date.

THE DAUGHTER

ISABELLA DONATI

This "songstress of songstresses" & the "sex kitten of cats" knows how to get what she wants, especially from her daddy! Isabella is a diamond in the rough, hoping to build her music career at her daddy's restaurant (and with her daddy's money!) Read more about the jazz chanteuse above!

Isabella Donati

CHARACTERISTICS

Rising Italian Jazz-Pop Singer
Unique beauty
Craves fame and love
17 years old

Isabella is secretly in love with Carlo, the waiter, and keeps seeing him against her parents wishes.

Her mother died when she was 4 years old & she has been raised by Olga, her step-mom.
She convinced her parents to home school her at a young age to purse a career in music.
Her father has funded all of her albums.
While she is not a brat, she frequently begs until she gets what she wants, and always does.

Isabella is definitely boy crazy, meeting the sons of wealthy business owners and millionaires all her life, however she has somehow fallen for the lowly, poor, orphan waiter, Carlo, at the ristorante, and they have kept their relationship a secret from her parents, as they would not approve at all.

THE BROTHER

VIRGIL DONATI

Poor Virgil! ...he didn't get the girl (Olga)...and he didn't get the inheritance! Left out of the family will, he has had to prove his way in life, working under his brother and taking any job he could along the way. Read more about why he still hangs around the crazed Donati's - click above!

Virgil Donati

CHARACTERISTICS

Loveable
Good-looking in a goofy way
45 years old
Dante’s baby brother

Virgil has been harboring a secret love for Olga, Dante’s wife, for over 13 years.

His father left Virgil out of the family will, and instead left everything to Dante.
He has to work multiple jobs to get by, including at the family ristorante which is owned and run by Dante and Olga.
Olga actually met Virgil first and dated him for a while.
One day he decided to introduce her to the family, and that is when she met Dante. He stole her away from his baby brother, and everyone believes that Olga chose Dante for the money.

For years, Virgil has held resentment for his brother for two things: Inheriting the family fortune & stealing the love of his life. His comedy helps him cope with the multiple jobs he is forced to take, such as a toy store clerk, train driver & most recently a stint on the police force, which Olga actually found very attractive. Olga and Virgil have always flirted over the years, infuriating Dante & forcing him to look the other way.

THE CHEF

CHEF BRUNO

The insane, truffle-loving, pasta-making Chef Bruno knows his way around a kitchen, that's for sure...but! ...does he know how to finagle his way into "part ownership" in a huge company & brand? See if Bruno finally gets his way with the 2 lb. truffle, and all of his little truffle-ettes - click above!

Chef Bruno

CHARACTERISTICS

Crazed
Intense
Strict boss
Obsessed with the smell of truffles
45 years old

Bruno Bareli is the semi-famous, Executive Head Chef who oversees the Donati Ristorante.

He is a television celebrity in the foodie world, having been featured on the biggest Cooking Reality Shows, Top Chef & Hell’s Kitchen.
People fly in from all over the world to dine at his restaurant and taste his truffle dishes.
He is forever in search of the biggest, best & smelliest dirt diamonds, and often eats truffles raw, infuriating Olga, eating the restaurant’s profits.

Olga, Dante & Chef often get into screaming fights in the kitchen, and while they do not see eye to eye, they love Chef Bruno like he is part of the family, as he has been with them since before the opening of the restaurant.

THE WAITER

CARLO OLIVA-GIARDINO

The little "waiter-that-could" is on a mission to open his own ristorante and win the girl of his dreams! But can he convince Isabella that he is worth it? Can he gain Dante's approval? And will his idea for unlimited soups and salads ever take off? Read more about Carlo and his Olive Garden!

Carlo Romano Oliva-Giardino

CHARACTERISTICS

Young, hungry & driven
Obedient & dedicated
20 years old
Orphaned as a baby in Italy, he grew up with nuns in Italy who named him Carlo Romano Oliva Giardino, after the olive garden he was found in.

Carlo is madly in love with Isabella & dreams of opening up his own restaurant.

Carlo has worked for the Donati’s for 4 years
He formed a friendship with Isabella & over the last year has fallen deeply in love with her.
They are currently hiding a romantic relationship from her parents
Dante & Olga would not approve of their only daughter dating a
waiter/orphan with no financial prospects.

Eventually, Carlo will move on from the restaurant to be the founder &

owner of the huge restaurant chain "Olive Garden" & Romano’s Macaroni Grill, named after himself and as a tribute to the nun's who raised him in the olive fields of Italy.

THE HOSTESS

BEATRICE

The "hostess with the mostess" doesn't always get what she wants, despite how hard she tries. Being the cousin of Olga Donati will get you a place at the hostess stand, yes, but she wants more than that...and aims to get it! Read more about Beatrice's plans above!

Beatrice

CHARACTERISTICS

Olga's cousin
Fresh faced
Hot & Feisty
Mysterious & mischievous vibes
25 years old

While she may seem like a bimbo to some, she is actually very smart and conniving. She knows how to whip a dining room and any customers into shape when they are out of line, and Dante loves this about this one!

Beatrice & Olga were always close growing up. When Olga met the Donati brothers, Beatrice would tag along to the restaurant.
Dante loves being surrounded by beautiful women, so he immediately hired her as the hostess
She has worked at Donati's for 9 years.
She plays a dumb blonde but studies people closely & is a very smart & calculated woman.
Last year she convinced Dante to give her a bigger role in the company, besides just hosting nightly, so now she runs the books, overseeing all financials, much to Olga’s dismay.

Through-out the years, Dante has acquired an affinity for Beatrice & flirts quite openly. Beatrice loves it & flirts back with no shame. Some believe they have carried on a secret affair, but no one knows the truth for sure!

THE MOB BOSS

DON FIOLA

You betta believe when The Don speaks...everyone listens, especially Dante Donati. Being friends since childhood does not exclude you from being on his hit-list...so you best stay in his good graces, with him- AND- with the misses. Read more about Don's ways above!

Don Fiola

CHARACTERISTICS

Cool, calm & collected
Plays dirty
Not to be trusted
50 yrs old
Runs illegal business rings in the olive oil & truffle trade industries

Don and Dante Donati grew up together in Italy and have been childhood friends since they can remember.

Don Fiola trades in black-market deals & is not afraid to use blackmail against his enemies, friends and even family.
Don and Dante’s families were always close growing up, however a rift split the two families into enemies, but Don and Dante vowed to never let that come between their friendship.
Don ended up marrying a nice girl & had 4 kids. His wife & (now grown) children are very aware of his bad practices, but turn their heads the other way.

Dante has always tried to pull Don back to the “clean” side of business through the years, but he doesn’t budge. Don trusts no one, not Dante & not even his wife and kids.

THE INVESTOR

ANTONIO AMATO III

If you have Mr. Amato on your side, you are one lucky son-of-a ___! Not only will you and your business be set for life, you will have someone who will fight tooth and nail to make it work. It would take a lot to make this investor pull out...so read more about what happens between him & Dante!

Antonio Amato III

CHARACTERISTICS

Straight-shooter
No B.S.
Extremely wealthy
Comes from old money
65 yrs old

Mr. Amato owns a big stake in the Donati Truffle Brand & Family Business, and is always trying to protect his investment.

Antonio comes from a family of wealthy business owners
He met Dante Donati at a Truffle Auction over 20 years ago & was in awe that one small piece of fungus could pull in hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single night.
He shook hands with Dante that night...and then became his biggest investor, helping build the small, but successful company into a global brand.
He has a happy marriage with a wife of 40 years & 4 kids, 3 of whom work with him in the firm. His daughter Alessia left the family business out of anger and contempt for her mother.

Antonio has invested a small fortune into Donati Truffles & he does not approve when Dante makes bad deals with Don Fiola or when he uses business funds to further his daughters music career.

THE SOCIALITE

BELLA BACCO

Bella Bacco...the name alone says "it girl." The one to be seen with, and the one to see...and she makes sure she lives up to that reputation. Being best friends with Isabella & a related to Mr. Amato doesn't hurt, but don't be fooled- this girl works for her status! Read more about the babe above!

Bella Bacco

CHARACTERISTICS

Prominent party girl
Lively & alluring
22 yrs old
Always seen at the most prestigious events and celebrity parties

Bella Bacco is best friends with Isabella Donati & very close with her cousin, Alessia Amato.

She is the niece of Antonio Amato. She has always been around the wealthy crowd growing up, and after she turned 18, she used family money to buy a small % ownership in the Donati Truffle Brand.

Bella is the daughter of Antonio’s sister, another big money investor & business owner in Italy.
Though Bella could work, she has never settled into a career & has lived off her family fortune.
She has dabbled in modeling & acting and loves the limelight and loves being seen & photographed frequently.
She uses family money to invest small amounts in businesses for profits to live off of, smart and sexy.

Dante always hires Bella to stage the Truffle Auctions at the restaurant. He knows it will attract huge press, and that makes his wife Olga, very jealous. She deals with it, while also dealing with Beatrice, the hostess, and every other woman who is after Dante and his money. Bella, Beatrice and Olga's personalities often clash hard, but since Bella is best friends with Isabella, it is a good escape at these events. Bella thrives in this type of environment, and nothing phases her.

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS

The Donati Family has many friends, partners, investors and hangers-on...and YOU will be one of them. See the "guest list" below for who is seated at each table. If you purchase a GUEST ticket, you will receive a link to choose your characters for the night!

THE HEAD TABLE

DANTE DONATI (The Truffle King)
OLGA DONATI (The Wife)
Evelyn Piatti - Wealthy aunt of Mrs. Donati
Florence Donati -Wealthy younger sister of Mr. Donati
Frank Bianchi- Wealthy friend & business partner of Mr. Donati
Mildred Sparks -Socialite friend of Mrs. Donati
Alice McCarthy - Socialite friend of Mrs. Donati
Charles Van Der Woodsen -The Mayor
Catherine Van Der Woodsen - The Mayor’s wife
Howard Van Der Woodsen -Mayor’s son
Arthur Salvatore- wealthy friend/ business partner of Mr. Donati
Robert Ricci- Mr. Donati’s cousin

(SEATS 6)

THE
FAMILY
TABLE

ISABELLA DONATI (The Daughter)
CARLO OLIVA-GIARDINO (The Waiter & Isabella's Love Interest)
Annabella Rodriguez - Isabella’s manager
Grace Bennett - Isabella's supermodel friend
Christopher Moretti - Isabella’s publicist/agent
Xavier Fiore - famous male fashion model friend
Lionel Lockwood - “Lockwood Records” record label owner
VIRGIL DONATI (The Brother)
Tyler Whitlock - Virgil’s best friend
Connor Forbes - The County Sheriff
Franchesca Katzini - Virgil’s old police force coworker & love interest
Mary Laurier - Franchesca’s best friend
BEATRICE (The Hostess & Olga's Cousin)

(SEATS 6)

THE
MOB BOSS'
TABLE

(SEATS 6)

DON FIOLA (The Mob Boss)
Francesca Fiola - Don's wife
Gia Fiola - Don’s daughter
Giuseppe Fiola - Don’s son
Perry Zuccotti - Don’s business partner/ friend
Sofia Zuccotti- Perry's wife
Paulie Zuccotti - Don's business partner/ Perry's brother
Lucia Zuccotti - Paulie's wife
Bianca Zuccotti - Paulie's daughter
Luigi Zuccotti - Paulie's son

THE
INVESTOR'S
TABLE

(SEATS 8)

ANTONIO AMATO III (The Investor & Hedge Fund Owner)
Caterina Amato - Antonio’s wife
Mia Maggio- Caterina's Best Friend
Matteo Amato - Antonio's son & CFO of the company
Luigi Amatto - Antonio’s younger brother & COO of company
Elena Amato - Antonio’s sister & VP of company
Gio Dominico - Advisor & wealthy businessman friend
Stefano Alessandro - Accountant
Lorenzo (LO) Rossi - Business partner
Aldo Rossi - LO's son & Intern at the company

THE
CHEF'S
TABLE

(SEATS 6)

CHEF BRUNO (The Head Chef of Donati's)
Piero Ferarri - Part owner in Ferarri Automotive
Floriana Ferarri - Piero's Wife
Antonella Ferarri- Piero's Daughter
Enzo Ferarri - Piero's Son
Georgio Armani- Fashion designer & owner of Armani
Sergio Galeotti- Armani's long-time partner (love interest)
Aria Giana - Gergio's Armani's Assistant
Claudio Del Vecchio- Owner of Brooks Brothers Group and heir to the Luxoticca fortune, luxury Italian eyewear
Elena Del Vecchio- Claudio's Wife
Giovani Ferrero - Owner of the Ferrero Brand (Nutella, Kinder, TicTacs)
Paola Rossi Ferrero- Giovani's Wife

There are multiple male & female characters to choose from, but note the total # of guests seated at each table. For parties larger than 6 or 8 guests please see booking details on the tickets page or on your show date checkout.

THE CHARACTERS

A murder mystery, immersive, dinner experience where you pick your character, draw your cards, search for clues, make alliances, possibly befriend a murderer, or perhaps...you ARE the murderer! ... ...and ultimately, in the end, everyone must figure out whodunnit!

THE MAIN CHARACTERS

THE TRUFFLE KING

DANTE DONATI

Are you schmoozy & boozy enough to play the amazing Dante Donati?! Click above to read about the truffle loving, whiskey guzzling, ladies man who runs the legendary Donati Truffles farm and ristorante.

THE WIFE

OLGA DONATI (2nd Wife)

Can you be the toast of the town, covered in diamonds (and truffles) all night long? Do you love throwing parties and sipping fine wine? Do you have what it takes to be a manipulative and conniving 2nd wifey? Click above to read all about Olga's weaseled herself into the Donati Family!

Choose Your Characters on the TICKETS Page For Each Show Date.

THE DAUGHTER

ISABELLA DONATI

This "songstress of songstresses" & the "sex kitten of cats" knows how to get what she wants, especially from her daddy! Isabella is a diamond in the rough, hoping to build her music career at her daddy's restaurant (and with her daddy's money!) Read more about the jazz chanteuse above!

THE BROTHER

VIRGIL DONATI

Poor Virgil! ...he didn't get the girl (Olga)...and he didn't get the inheritance! Left out of the family will, he has had to prove his way in life, working under his brother and taking any job he could along the way. Read more about why he still hangs around the crazed Donati's - click above!

THE CHEF

CHEF BRUNO

THE WAITER

CARLO OLIVA-GIARDINO

The little "waiter-that-could" is on a mission to open his own ristorante and win the girl of his dreams! But can he convince Isabella that he is worth it? Can he gain Dante's approval? And will his idea for unlimited soups and salads ever take off? Read more about Carlo and his Olive Garden!

THE HOSTESS

BEATRICE

The "hostess with the mostess" doesn't always get what she wants, despite how hard she tries. Being the cousin of Olga Donati will get you a place at the hostess stand, yes, but she wants more than that...and aims to get it! Read more about Beatrice's plans above!

THE MOB BOSS

DON FIOLA

You betta believe when The Don speaks...everyone listens, especially Dante Donati. Being friends since childhood does not exclude you from being on his hit-list...so you best stay in his good graces, with him- AND- with the misses. Read more about Don's ways above!

THE INVESTOR

ANTONIO AMATO III

If you have Mr. Amato on your side, you are one lucky son-of-a ___! Not only will you and your business be set for life, you will have someone who will fight tooth and nail to make it work. It would take a lot to make this investor pull out...so read more about what happens between him & Dante!

THE SOCIALITE

BELLA BACCO

Bella Bacco...the name alone says "it girl." The one to be seen with, and the one to see...and she makes sure she lives up to that reputation. Being best friends with Isabella & a related to Mr. Amato doesn't hurt, but don't be fooled- this girl works for her status! Read more about the babe above!

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS

The Donati Family has many friends, partners, investors and hangers-on...and YOU will be one of them. See the "guest list" below for who is seated at each table. If you purchase a GUEST ticket, you will receive a link to choose your characters for the night!

THE HEAD TABLE

(SEATS 6)

There are multiple male & female characters to choose from, but note the total # of guests seated at each table. For parties larger than 6 or 8 guests please see booking details on the tickets page or on your show date checkout.

Still have questions about the characters or the booking process?

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A murder mystery, immersive, dinner experience where you pick your character, draw your cards, search for clues, make alliances, possibly befriend a murderer, or perhaps...you ARE the murderer! ...
...and ultimately, in the end, everyone must figure out whodunnit!

Still have questions about the characters
or the booking process?