Murder on the Menu Mystery Dinner Enhance your event with a Special treat.
1. Why should my group hold a murder mystery event?		2. What happens at a mystery event?
Murder Mystery events are a unique way of getting people to interact at a Meeting, Convention, Holiday Party, Awards Dinner, Conference, Appreciation/Incentive Event or Fund raiser. Murder on the Menu will create scenario which will spice up your event. Murder on the Menu adds suspense and intrigue to any and every event.		A Murder on the Menu mystery event, you and your guests are treated to the "crime of your life." Your guests become involved in an interactive series of murders. Your guests are given individual clues, obituaries, newcippings and other tangible items which will assist them in solving all the dastardly deeds as your guests become sleuths and suspects. In addition, they are treated to a spectacular participatory experience facilitated by a colorful cast of characters performed by professional actors.
3. Where is the best place to hold a Mystery Event?		4. What size group works best?
The sky's the limit. Murder on the Menu can perform in hot air balloons, on yachts, trains, in mansions, hotels, restaurants, wineries, at convention centers, business sites or personal homes. Murder on the Menu will work with you to choose the right site for your event.		Some companies say that mystery events can't be done for over 100 people. This is not true for Murder on the Menu. We can create a unique mystery event for intimate groups of 7 and crowds as large as 5000. Our actors are excellent at involving any size group. Our writer, Janet A. Rudolph, and our directors work with you, the facility, and the number in your group to create a successful production based on the size of you group.
5. What's the best length for a Mystery Event?		6. What kind of scenario would best suit out group?
Because Murder on the Menu tailors the mystery event to your specifications, you determine the length of the event. a typical event over lunch, cocktails or dinner is 2 to 3 hours. However, since you determine the time-frame, Murder on the Menu can create mystery events which take place over longer or shorter periods of time, even up to a whole week of murderous fun!		Murder on the Menu does not give you a laundry list of scripts from which to choose, instead we consult with you to create a mystery that will best compliment your group. Having been in the business for over 10 years, we know what works. We can create a contemporary mystery modeled on your company's successes in the past year or we can create a mystery set in the roaring 20's , on the Barbary Coast (great for conventions in San Francisco), at Treasure Island World's fair (1939) or any time period or place you choose. We work with you to create a mystery which will best serve you and the needs of your group.
7. How will my group become involved?		8. What other reasons besides pure entertainment are reasons to have a murder mystery event?
Because individuals in the audience can become "characters" (both suspects and sleuths), our professional actors, who are highly skilled in interactive theater, involve your guests from the moment they walk in the door. Murder on the Menu's mysteries utilize information about your group which is an immediate hook. In addition, Murder on the Menu gives each guest a personal clue and a brief synopsis of the characters and instructions on how to play. Our professional actors and directors facilitate the entire event.		Since every corporation, fund raiser, and association has different goals, Murder on the Menu consults with you to determine what your objectives are. Murder on the Menu mystery events can integrate team-building, problem-solving and other communication skill into any event. some clients have use our mystery events as Ice-breakers, fund raisers, functional breaks between intense meetings, or for the introduction of new products. We've even created a mystery for one of the most unique events-a wedding!
9. How many actors should be involved?		10. Will my guest be able to solve the mystery?
Although some companies will tell you that the number of actors determines the cost and the success of a mystery, Murder on the Menu has found during our 10 years of experience, that too many actors "spoil the broth." Four to seven actors is just the right number for most groups. This allows the group to familiarize themselves with the actors (suspects!) and not become overwhelmed by characters. In addition, Murder on the Menu has a professional event coordinator at each production who works with the venue and the Disc Jockey to insure a successful production.		Fair play is the most important component of every Murder on the Menu production. Murder on the Menu creates mysteries with fair play in mind. fair play means that all the necessary clues are presented. And, if your guests are attentive sleuths, the can solve the mystery. However, since during the production, they are also eating, drinking, and have a great time, they may have to depend on others (teammates) to solve the mystery. Murder on the Menu creates mysteries with winners. We don't pull them out of a hat. Your guests are treated to a satisfying mystery with a rational solution.
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