FAQ's

Oh yeah, start with the hardest question why don't you!

Put simply, Dinner Theatre is a show that happens while you're having dinner and during the breaks in between courses. Murder Mystery tells you two things, 1) Murder = there's going to be a murder and 2) Mystery = or is there? Just kidding, the "mystery" part relates to the fact that you are invited to help figure out "who dunnit".

Just because we're that way inclined, we decided to add the Musical bit in there so in addition to the already excitement packed show, we also get to sing parody songs at you.

Well, we employ a large team of invisible elves to take care of the tricky bits (like pressing the autotune button when we're singing) but for the most part the actors run the show. We also have a stage manager on board to keep things ticking along too. The venue will take care of the food (not us) so you can be sure you're getting excellent, first-class eats and not KD with a sprig of parsley for decoration!

A typical show will start as you arrive and are greeted by our "security staff" to make sure you're cool enough to be on the list and present you with an eyecatching "name tag". Then, once you've gotten yourself a drink and you're seated, we will formally introduce you to your Reunion Organizing Committee. *SPOILER ALERT* At some point, one of them will get deaded! Or will they? Yes, they will... probably.

During the rest of the show, which will happen concurrently with the remaining courses of dinner (or concurrantly, depending on what's on the menu), you will get reacquainted with the members of the Reunion Organizing Committee both in the room at large and in a more personal setting as they join some of you for dinner. As you laugh and joke around the table discussing who you think the baddie is, remember to chew your food properly, we only have room for one dead body per show... oh, and don't forget, do it with your mouth closed (nobody likes an open mouthed chewer). You'll also be able to peruse the "clues" table where we have invested tens of dollars in props which, as the table name suggests, might provide "clues" to help you solve this terrible, potential crime.

Once dinner is over, we will reveal the identity of the baddie and select a winner, someone who guessed the identity of the mystery alleged murderer, and reward them with bragging rights and maybe a special prize... but probably just bragging rights.

After the show, kick of your stiletto's* and dance around your purses to some "bangin' tunes" at our Retro Disco**... after all it is a High School Reunion!

We wouldn't want you to be uncomfortable especially around shenanigans, so we'll let you in on a secret, *whisper*it's not real*whisper*. Now that you know this, we ask that you please don't spoil it for others by telling them.

While we are on the subject of shenanigans, in the interest of full disclosure, we should let you know that there may be simulated gunfire... but probably not when you expect it or if it goes wrong, not when we expect it either. If you are of a nervous disposition, we encourage you to maintain an empty-ish bladder.

Absolutely there will be interactivity as each of the reunion committee members wanders around and catches up with you... their former high school chums. Feel free to ask them questions such as "Why does there seem to be so much tension among the committee?" or "Did you do it?" (although I'm fairly certain the answer will be "no") or "If you didn't do it, who do you think did do it?" or "Can I buy you a drink?"

A small number of people attending the reunion may be selected to participate at some point, whether that be to confirm a piece of evidence or something a little more elaborate but nobody will be forced to do anything they are uncomfortable with. Anything they do will only increase their status as one of the cool kids (albeit former cool kids)!

The show is essentially twice as long as half of a show but it depends how much laughter there is. If we're on our 'A' game, you're a really fun crowd and are completely enjoying yourself, that could add twenty or possibly as many as thirty extra seconds to the running time. Typically though, a show will run for three to three-and-a-half hours but can be dictated by the size of the group, we want to talk to as many of you as possible, plus the serving of food can impact when certain parts of the show happen and how long that might take. The show will happen in between courses and then during the courses you will have the opportunity to eat your meal and then interact with the organizing committee*.

There is no mandated dress code so feel free to dress as you see fit. You could choose to wear whatever you would have worn to a high school disco, what you wore to high school, what you would wear to your own high school reunion, whatever you would wear to a party or indeed whatever you wear for a good night out. Costumes such as "cheerleaders" or "football captain" or "nerd" are certainly not required but might be fun if you're into that sort of thing. We apologise in advance if you are accidentally identified as a nerd without intending on dressing like one.

Well, in the very rare situation that... ooh look behind you... an elephant... *runs away while your back is turned*.

And just when we thought you'd never ask... of course we do, our show works exceptionally well in a corporate setting or as a fundraiser or many other scenarios. We can tailor the show to your group and incorporate other things within the structure of the evening such as awards or auctions etc. For more information head on over to our Corporate/Fundraising page.

The ideal minimum is around 100 people (but we have done smaller shows) and we are good to entertain up to 400 (or more) during any given show. Once we get above 400, we find that your guests don't all get the opportunity to interact with the wonderful cast and members of the organizing committee as much as they deserve.

Sorry, this space is reserved for questions, that was not a question. However, let's pretend it was.

If you're charged with the task of organizing and planning (we realize those words mean the same thing), a fantabulous (*made up word alert*) company event, we can help. We can plan out the whole event from finding a venue, arranging catering etc. and of course putting on our wonderfully entertaining show... boy, the lengths that we will go to to land a gig!

If this sounds like the situation you find yourself in, don't stew in silence, pick up the phone and give us a call at 416-357-4752 and let's figure out what we can do to help you sleep at night, safe in the knowledge that you've organized (or planned, there we go again!) the most talked about event (in a good way) that your company has ever held. You may have trouble sleeping after the event though when you realize you've raised the bar to an incredibly high level and will struggle to outdo yourself next year!