FRIENDS OF THE
ROUND ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
PRESENT
As The Knife
Twists
the 2026 Mystery Night Fundraiser hosted at Penfold Theater Co.
August 21-23 & 28-30
Revenge, adultery, envy, love triangles, and illegitimate children aren’t just plots in daytime soap operas. Mixed with high society, fortunes and power they can be excuses for murder.
History of Mystery
Mystery Night began in 1989 when friend of the rrpl, bonnie horowitz, obtained a script from a nearby library and suggested hosting the mystery night fundraiser in support of the summer reading program.
Mystery Night began in 1989 when Friend of the RRPL, our own Bonnie Horowitz, obtained a script from a nearby library and suggested hosting the mystery night fundraiser in support of the summer reading program.
The History of Mystery
Mystery Night is a community-rooted annual fundraiser for the Round Rock Library. All but the first script have been original plays penned by RRPL staff. We are excited to perform in such an amazing venue as the Penfold Theatre. We hope to see you there!
What is Mystery Night?
An audience participation murder mystery fundraiser! Mystery Night brings the community together for fun & collaboration to solve a unique, community-developed murder mystery - all while raising funds to support the RRPL.
What does the event support?
This annual fundraising event supports the evolving needs of the Round Rock Library.
This year, funds will be allocated to support the RRPL Bookmobile & community outreach.
When and where is the show?
As the Knife Twists will have 6 showings over two weekends: August 21-23 & August 28-30.
Penfold Theatre Co.
2120 N Mays St #290, Round Rock, TX 78664.
How to get involved?
Is the show family friendly?
We always appreciate the support of the community! There are a few ways to get involved - you can help spread the word, sign up to volunteer, or even sponsor the event.
While the play is a Murder Mystery and not geared toward children, it is a family friendly show. There is no foul language or overt adult themes at all.
What is Mystery Night?
An audience participation fundraiser that brings the community together for fun & collaboration to solve a unique, community-developed murder mystery - all while raising funds to support the Round Rock Library.
What do the funds support?
How to get involved?
When and where is the show?
We always appreciate the support of the community!
You can get involved by helping spread the word, signing up to volunteer, or even sponsoring the event.
Is the show family friendly?
This annual fundraising event supports the evolving needs of the Round Rock Public Library’s.
This year, funds will support the bookmobile & community outreach initiatives.
While the play is a Murder Mystery and not geared toward children, it is a family friendly show. There is no foul language or overt adult themes at all.
Penfold Theatre Co.
2120 N Mays St #290
Round Rock, TX 78664
This year we will have 6 Shows over two weekends:
August 21-23
August 28-30
For the most up-to-date ticket information & detailed showtimes, tap below:
Mystery Night F.A.Q
How long is the show?
Stay tuned while we look into this for you...
Will dinner or refreshments be served?
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