Nosh & Knock Off Immersive Mystery Experience: October 18 & 19, 2025!

The Nosh & Knock Off Immersive Mystery Experience returns on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, 2025! The Waterville Public Library's 6th annual fundraiser is SO GOOD and popular that there will be two performances for the first time ever!!

This fantastical, fun, marvelous mystery fundraising event is incredibly special and one-of-a-kind. Nosh & Knock Off features an original script, Dead as a Dormouse, written by local playwright and beloved friend of the Library, Emilienne Ouellette. The mystery is live-acted and features some of our region's most illustrious and remarkable theatrical talent! Nosh & Knock Off is a sure bet for an outing full of whimsy and frivolity. Delightful bites and sips are also included with ticket purchase. Nosh & Knock Off is so wonderful, you will probably want to attend both shows! We hope you will join us for at least one!

Show Dates & Times
Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m.

Location
Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901

Tickets are now on sale and will sell out quickly!

Buy tickets online at: https://wplnosh25.eventbrite.com

Tickets can also be purchased by contacting the Library Administrative office at 207.680.2611 or office@watervillelibrary.org. A ticket to attend the event is $50 per person for a Reader Ticket. Deepen your role in writing our Library success story by purchasing a $125 Author Ticket or a $250 Book Ticket (special commemorative surprises will be given to Author & Book ticket buyers at the event)! Thank you for helping us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal! All proceeds go to supporting Waterville Public Library programs and services. We are so grateful for your support! You make a difference, you really do. And with Nosh & Knock Off, you will have a blast too!

Culinary delights and libations are provided. This is a 21+ only event.

Thank you so much for supporting the Waterville Public Library! 🙂

Dead as a Dormouse

Written by Emilienne Ouellette

Story by Emilienne Ouellette & Lauren Ouellette

A proclamation from Her Royal Majesty the Queen of Hearts! It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Douglas Dormouse. A popular couture fashion designer and notable Poet Laureate, Sir Dormouse was a beloved member of Wonderland society. His untimely end is considered suspicious and a full investigation into the incident is currently being conducted by the Knave of Hearts. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral services which will be held at the Wonderland Library.

Cast:

Ace of Clubs – Raynor Ahlstrin-Muniec

Ace of Diamonds – Samantha Delorie

Ace of Spades – Jak Peters

Alice – Phoebe Sanborn

Caterpillar/Butterfly – Michelle Sweet

Cheshire Cat – Katie Libold

Duchess – Sarah Johnson

Flamingo Club – CJ Gilligan

Flamingo Diamond – Ethan Sargent

Flamingo Spade – Bryce Smith

Knave of Hearts – Lauren Ouellette

Mad Hatter – Tim Croce

March Hare – Bee Tyler

White Knight – Matt Stanford

Trumpet – Michael Nokes

Culinary delights and libations are provided with ticket purchase!

Presenting Sponsors TBA!

Donor and sponsorship recognition opportunities are available! Call 207.680.2611 or email office@watervillelibrary.org for more information. Thank you!

The Nosh & Knock Off immersive mystery theater production, starring esteemed community members and cast members on loan from the Waterville Opera House, is the Waterville Public Library’s annual event fundraiser. Please note this is a 21+ only event! All proceeds from the event go directly to support Library programs and services. Thank you for being a part of it all!