There are a number of mystery theatres out there. 

We write our own shows specifically tailored to our performers’ strengths as well as to our audience base.  Occasionally we do swap scripts with our sister company in West Virginia when they fit with the dynamic of our group, but we write most of the shows you'll see.  Some companies use scripts that have been written and farmed out by writers from other locations,  making it difficult to always have characters that fit a particular ensemble's unique abilities.  We know what works because we have been performing and writing mysteries and interactive theater for over 15 years.

We Know What Works

As we mentioned, we’ve been performing interactive comedy in the Pittsburgh area for a number of years.  Shows such as: Tony and Tina’s Wedding, Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding, Flanagan’s Wake as well as a number of mystery companies have come (and most have gone).  And we have performed in just about all of them.  Michelle served as the local managing director for one of those companies and Joe wrote and directed for another.  Based on all of that knowledge, we’ve experienced first hand what works and equally what does not.

Ethics

Of course we are in business to make money, but we will never sacrifice our integrity to make a few bucks.  Our mysteries are aptly rated as PG-13 (with a few scripts that are completely family friendly).  However, we strongly believe in keeping everything as clean as possible.  Though some of our shows may have some suggestive dialogue or a provocative character or two, we will never stoop to being crass or grotesque.  Likewise, the language in our shows will never exceed the language found on any prime-time television program.  We strongly believe that first-rate humor doesn’t have to be objectionable humor.

Our Actors

We take great pride in our tight ensemble of professional actors: most of whom have been in the business for years.  All of our actors are improvisational artists.  And many are accomplished musical theater performers as well (which helps with all the song parodies present in a majority of our shows). Unlike some other companies, we have a small group of talented professionals, which allows for a strong ensemble feel.  Our actors know and have worked with one another…a lot!  And in comedy, nothing beats the chemistry of a strong ensemble.

¨      We are continually writing new shows, not just resting on our laurels.  And, all of the shows we have listed are available for us to perform.  If it’s on our website, it’s currently available.