Looking for something
fun and different to do for a night out?The
laughs abound in this "must do" fun filled evening for the whole family!
Now in our 13th smash year, Mystery Dinner Playhouse
is Washington D.C., Richmond, Williamsburg & Virginia Beach's very popular
mystery dinner theatre. Audience members solve a hilarious comedy mystery while
enjoying a delicious four course dinner. The dinner is served to you at your
table by a zany cast of characters who all the while are providing clues to help
you solve the evening's crime. You're given bribe money to entice the "suspects" to
give you better clues, and a clue dossier which contains riddles and puzzles
that you'll need to decipher in order to be eligible for our "Super Sleuth" prize.
If your looking for a new
and different place to celebrate with a night of major FUN!, then come join our
cast of killers at Mystery Dinner Playhouse. Perfect for couples, families, seniors,
students & school groups, office parties, sales meetings, tour groups - you
name it! We're a whodunit of a good time!
For audition notices
and job listings, click
here.
About the Shows
The show is broken down
into five 10-15 minute scripted scenes, with the action taking place throughout
the entire room. In our banquet-style setting, we can seat up to 200 at our Washington
D.C. location, 120 at our Richmond location, up to 200 people at our Williamsburg
location and 80-200 people (depending on space availability) at our Virginia
Beach location. We can accommodate tables for your party, large or small.
When you arrive, you will be
met at the door by one or two of the evening's "suspects" who will
help you find your seats, show you to our cash bar, and get you ready for the
mystery about to unfold.
When the first scene starts,
keep a watchful eye open for clues, and jot down anything that look suspicious.
As the evening progresses,
and the plot thickens, you will open a "clue dossier"
which contains, among other things, Mystery Dinner Playhouse bribe money
to use to entice the "suspects" to give you better clues.
Between scenes, our cast (always
in character) serves you a delicious four course dinner. This gives you a chance
to question each of the suspects about key elements of the murder.
During the
"Dessert Break" we recognize audience members who are celebrating
a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, with a hilarious sing-a-long.
At the end of the evening
we collect your "solution forms" and give a prize to the person who
best solves the mystery. We also give a prize to the more stupi...uh, well...creative
answer!
The Creative Team Behind
Mystery Dinner Playhouse & Killer Scripts
Jim Daab
Jim has been involved in
professional theatre for over 30 years. A member of AEA and AFTRA,
Jim also has a Theatre/Dance degree from Southern Illinois University, graduating
with honors. As a performer, Jim has worked at theaters throughout the country,
toured nationally as Oscar the Grouch with Sesame St. Live! , and had the honor
of participating in a special holiday performance for President Reagan's staff
in the East Room of the White House. He has directed and choreographed productions
on both the educational and professional levels, including industrial shows for
such clients as Watkins Products, Cargill, and Red Baron Pizza. Jim's introduction
to mystery theatre began in Minneapolis where he lived and performed for 15 years.
He and his wife, Laura moved to Richmond 12 years ago where they own and operate
Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Washington D.C., Richmond, Williamsburg & Virginia
Beach. Jim has written 33 plays for his theatres since moving to Richmond, and
is now in the process of working on his 34th.
Laura Daab
Laura has been involved
in professional theatre for over 20 years. Her career began as a performer and she eventually
started working in arts administration, production and marketing. She has a degree
in marketing communications from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, graduating
magna cum laude. Laura has worked in publishing, graphic arts, advertising, market
research, and arts management. Her many duties with Mystery Dinner Playhouse
include advertising, marketing and promotion, website & graphic design, and
prop, costume and set design. Laura has also provided production services for
the local film & video industry.
Professional Memberships
Washington Convention
and Tourism Corporation
Arlington Convention & Tourism Association
Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce
Richmond Alliance of Professional Theatres
National Dinner Theatre Association
Southeatern Theatre Conference Association
Actor's Equity Association (Jim)
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Jim)
American Bus Association
Greater Richmond Tourism Association
Virginia Motorcoach Network
Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
Williamsburg Hotel Motel Association
Virginia Beach Hotel Motel Association
Tourism Industry Network
Student Friendly.com
CoachQuote.com
Online Merchant Partnerships
Travelocity.com Vacations
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