Hulas and Homicide

Experience an evening of mystery, laughter, and island-inspired fun as the Plymouth Arts Center presents Hulas and Homicide, an entertaining murder mystery comedy by Cedarburg playwright Jack Pachuta. Two performances will be offered at the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill Street, downtown Plymouth. The Friday, September 11, 2026, performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is a show-only production, with tickets priced at $25 in advance or $30 at the door. On Saturday, September 12, guests can enjoy the full Dinner Theatre experience, featuring a delicious buffet dinner served at 6:30 p.m. before the performance. Dinner theatre tickets are $55 and must be purchased in advance by September 4. Tickets for both performances are available at the Plymouth Arts Center Box Office, Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by calling (920) 892-8409, or online at www.plymoutharts.org.

About the Play: Written by Cedarburg playwright Jack Pachuta, Hulas and Homicide transports audiences to a tropical island paradise where an unforgettable cast of colorful characters gathers for fun in the sun—until murder crashes the party. As secrets unravel and suspicions mount, Pachuta’s signature blend of witty dialogue, offbeat humor, and surprising twists keeps everyone guessing. Filled with laughter, intrigue, and larger-than-life personalities, this entertaining murder mystery comedy invites audiences to play detective right up to the unexpected final reveal.

About the Playwright: Jack Pachuta is a mysterious guy! Since a dark and stormy night in 1982, he has authored, produced, and facilitated murder mystery events for clients throughout the United States and Canada. His complete murder mystery scripts and party kits are also enjoyed by organizations and theatre groups around the world through his websites.

In his alter ego as a speaker, trainer, and consultant, Jack combines mystery with interactive learning experiences focused on team building, communication, negotiation, and sales. His engaging mystery seminars teach valuable skills through fun, memorable, and non-threatening programs.

Jack holds master’s degrees from the University of Southern California and Michigan State University. His diverse client list includes Jockey International, PepsiCo, ShopKo Stores, the Asia-Pacific Institute for Management Development in Singapore, Thomson Audio Products Hong Kong, Connex of Romania, Multi-Finance of Athens, Greece, and many more.