After a six-year hiatus, one of Round Rock’s most beloved traditions is making a dramatic return. Mystery Night, the interactive fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library, celebrates its 30th production this August, reviving a community favorite that’s part whodunit, part hometown celebration.
The event began in 1989 when Friends member Bonnie Horowitz borrowed a script from another library and kicked off the idea of the Mystery Night fundraiser. All but the first play has been an original script written by the library’s staff, making the event a true showcase of local creativity.
At its core, Mystery Night is an audience participation murder mystery in three acts, where attendees play detective and try to solve the crime. This year’s production, Into Temptation, brings a holiday noir twist to the format…