Barb Engstrom

Barb Engstrom (Chicago / Las Vegas / Live Stream) splits her time between her primary home in Illinois, where she performs in interactive comedy whodunits, and Las Vegas where she works with us here at A Touch of Mystery & More.

She has performed in dozens of theatrical productions over the past 30 years including You Can’t Take It With You, Noise Off, The Nerd, The Crucible, and Almighty Bob. Barb also played the role of Hillary Higgins in the 2008 baseball drama film Sugar.

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“Grazi~ Jay. Cudo’s to your actors who made it a lot of fun with their character’s so entertaining. It’s rare you get my attention off eating Lawry’s prime rib. LOL! We had a lovely evening. Be sure to let us know if you are doing something in the Bay Area.

Comments from Lawry's Prime Rib guests, Lawry's Prime Rib

Jay & Team – Fabulous performance last night, as always! It was well received by our guests and a fun-filled evening. Our guests are already asking when the next one will be.

Looking forward to working with you again. Thanks!”

Michele Salonek I Director of Loyalty Marketing, Nugget Casino Resort

I’ve been meaning to reach out and tell you once again how well the mystery dinner event was received! Our guests loved it so much we’re already planning on reprising it for next year as well!

Sydney Heath-Williams | Special Events Assistant Manager, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Thank you Jay Joseph and the cast of A Touch of Mystery. The murder mystery performance at our office was nothing short of spectacular. The agents are still raving about the performance. The professionalism and expertise of the cast is unmatched. This was party that will not be forgotten. Hats off to Jay Joseph and the cast of A Touch of Mystery.

Kathryn Bovard Vice President, National Broker Relations, Realty ONE Group

Just wanted to send a big THANK YOU to your crew for a lovely evening. It took a little time and a few cocktails to get everyone involved but they finally got into things. Kudos to you and your entertainers. A great time was had by all

Michele Wallcraft Director Sales & Marketing , Trimble Forestry

I knew it, I KNEW IT – I Knew she did it! I think I was a detective in my former life! This was so much fun and I can’t wait to be entertained again soon. Great talent, easy creation and set-up, and it all equated to profit and positive feedback. Total win for us and A Touch of Mystery!

Jill Lagan, CEO, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce

The feedback was good, thanks again for all your help with the planning. If I ever have a need for a murder mystery/dinner show, or other event, I will call you first!

Diane Kemberling, Boot Barn

Last night was great. I definitely had a few skeptics in the beginning (typical sales people haha) but everyone had a blast. Everyone has been talking about it all morning. Your team did a fantastic job engaging and entertaining everyone.

Jennifer Davis VP of Marketing, aasonn

Thanks so much for the event; it was a great success! Everyone enjoyed the entertainment

Maritza Braun HR Manager, Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas

Jay and his team at a Touch of Mystery put on an amazing event for our client. During the whole process his company was detail oriented, great at their communication and most importantly on the day of the even they nailed their performance. I would recommend his company in a heart beat! Thanks Jay!

Jered Cherry Senior Managing Director/Co-Founder, Positive Adventures

Your professionalism, stellar customer service, and attention to detail is unmatched and your production exceeded our most optimistic expectations! Thank you for making our evening a huge success! Keep on knocking ’em dead!

Brenda Davies, Unique Communications

I want to thank you and your team for putting on a fantastic show for us. It was very well produced and highly entertaining. I must admit that I was a little nervous about the level of interaction with our almost 300 guests, but you definitely exceeded my expectations and all of our guests walked away thoroughly happy.

Robert Reichard, Director of Marketing, Tropicana Lounge

Thank you so much for bringing out Music Can Be Murder. A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group has put on such a professional interactive show and our homeowners had the time of their lives. We were so happy that your actors played a sold out room of 135 and yet it felt like it was an intimate setting.

Deborah Scott, Special Events, Solera at Anthem Community Association

Thank you for making Silver & Freedman’s holiday party such a success this year. The murder mystery was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it, but those of us that had the unique opportunity of working with you and participating in the show were even more impressed.

Tracy Silver, SILVER & FREEDMAN A Professional Law Corporation

What a blast! A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group provided an evening of mystery, fun and laughs from minute one! The guests from Shade continue to rave about the performance and the amount of fun the entire audience had; thank you, thank you!

Ken & Karen Parris, SHADE Restaurant

Thank you again for the outstanding performance that you and your team put on for the Pfizer Group. Your cast of professional actors truly impressed everyone in the group and had them thinking they were attending a show on the Las Vegas Strip.

Geoff Rhodes, Group Activities Coordinator, The Ritz-Carlton

It is with great pleasure that I recommend A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group and especially Natalie Carson for putting on a Flash Mob at our annual fundraising event. Natalie was professional and worked with us as we had changes up to the night of the event.

Lynn Walsh, Director of Resident Services, Rainbow Housing

A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group performed for the opening reception of our company’s client event. It was magnificent! Our group really enjoyed the liveliness and excitement. They portrayed different characters in the mystery with precision and flare.

Catherine Torrey, Sr. Sales Asst., QBE

Our agency recently worked with Jay and his team of talented actors from A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group on an employee event for a client that is launching a product that is based on a popular board game.

Michele Voelkening Vice President, Purdue Marion & Associates Public Relations

“It is with great pride that I write you today regarding our recent Musical Mystery Event produced and directed by you. It was by far the most successful Murder Mystery event we have presented at the Fremont Hotel & Casino.

Howard Jochsberger Director of Marketing, Fremont Hotel & Casino

Enthusiastic participation from our guests and the compliments we received were just a few of the signs that our events were a hit!… It was clear to see that the actors were truly enjoying themselves and it was contagious!

MERCK

I am writing to thank you for an exceptional event for our annual Users Group conference this past October! Right from the start, you were very helpful when planning the entertainment for our evening event.

Niclole Guillen, HEWITT

I just wanted to thank you for a great event on Friday! Everyone loved it and many of our employees had never participated in a mystery dinner before. The actors were great and we had a lot of fun. What I most appreciated was how easy you made my job! After everything was finalized I didn’t have to do anything! Thank you again for all of your hard work, continual follow up, and a great company event!

Erika Benedict, Special Projects Coordinator, Global Foods

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed your presentation of “Music Can Be Murder” which was held here at the Eastside Cannery in June 2011. All of the 650 casino players that attended this event were BLOWN AWAY.

Danny Flaherty, Player Development Manager, Eastside Cannery

As the owner/operators of the Las Vegas Creative Painting Convention we host a dinner event for our teachers and exhibitors as a venue for them to network and to provide us an opportunity to thank them for their business.

Jayne Jones & Jay Sharp, Owners, Creative Painting

Our clients loved the Murder Mystery Event you put on. I had lots of clients come up to me after and thank me and told me what a great time they had. They enjoyed the fact that each table was working together to solve the murder mystery.

Jammie N. Avila, Vice President, Cornerstone Retirement Group Inc.

Thank you for making our Murder Mystery Night such an incredible success. Your company was a dream to work with. Our members were pleased with the entire night.

Canyon Gate Country Club

“I am writing to recommend the services of A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group. We had a company Summit out in Las Vegas and hired them on to do a Murder Mystery for our company. I was very satisfied with the way they took charge and set-up and of course performed.

Becky Crenshaw, Project Support Assistant, Black & Veatch

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making our banquet in May at the Aladdin Resort & Casino one of those evenings that were “special”. Your company performed beyond anyone’s expectations; even mine.

Al Dimperio, Executive Director, American Salvage Pool Association

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa would like to thank you for a fantastic event. Your “Murder Wasn’t on the Menu” mystery show enveloped our guests in a spectacular evening full of laughter, mystery and intrigue. This event was one of the most talked about events by our VIP Casino guests, who enjoyed every moment of interaction with your professional cast while they stayed in character during the entire show.

Matthew Bruce, Casino Marketing Manager, Agua Caliente Resort & Spa

“I had the pleasure of engaging “A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group” for an intimate client event at the JW Marriott Resort. From the onset of planning, Jay and the A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group team were incredibly organized with tools for customization of the storyline, and adaptation to the event venue.

Stephanie Arone, President, Activity Planners

Jay Joseph and A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group quickly created an interactive Murder Mystery for us on short notice (in less than 4 days). Jay and his team incorporated comedy and improv, which was tailored to our group throughout the event.

Elizabeth Lynn, Mission Bank

Please accept this as a letter of recommendation for Jay Joseph and A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group.
We have had the pleasure of having A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group perform at our annual convention this past weekend.

Gina, Sit Means Sit

WOW, is all I can say.  This was my first event having a mystery theatre as part of the guest experience so I was not sure what to expect and if the guests would get into it or not. Well, all I can say is they couldn’t have had more fun.  Jay, you and the whole A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group team did such a fantastic job!

Melodee Lamb
, SALES MANAGER, Planet Hollywood Restaurant

Magical Forest entrance and then at the tree lighting ceremony just really brought the magic to the forest last night. I loved the costumes and they were all so delightful. It was an amazing night.

Geena Jeffries Mattox, Opportunity Village

Willingness of your staff to go that extra mile is refreshing in this industry. Customers as well as our staff are already asking when we are doing another mystery

Circus Circus, Las Vegas

Your presentation absolutely exceeded our expectations…you were able to coordinate at the last minute and deliver a performance for all to enjoy. I would definitely use your services in the future!

Concordia Homes

A Touch of Mystery & More Entertainment Group is one of the best evenings you can ACTUALLY experience.  Participating in the crime investigation in this often madcap night of ‘Who done it?’, is hilarious, thought provoking, and sometimes lucrative.  Harassing a troupe of actors is the icing in the cake!  And I should know!

Ginger McCann, Diva Actress Extraordinaire