Sound and why it matters…
If a joke is told and no one can hear it…is it funny? …no, no it is not! A chorus of crickets after a coworker’s punchline is a sickening sound for anyone to hear, especially the organizer of the event. We want to make sure you are the hero when… Read More
Possible Agenda
The length of your show will vary based on how much fun your group is having and the type of meal you have decided to serve. Each of our shows contains three acts which will last between 25 and 35 minutes each. See this Possible Agenda for a general timeline for our shows. This timeline is flexible and can be customized to suit your needs.
What to Expect When Expecting…
A Jest Murder Mystery Dinner Event Expect smiles, shenanigans and maybe even a little dancing. Expect shy people to come out of their shells. Expect surprises, shouts and jokes, but most of all, expect a lot of laughter. A Jest show is no ordinary murder mystery dinner theater. There are… Read More
Table Setup
Laughter…Did you know it’s contagious? Yes, just like the dreaded cold bug, laughter can be transmitted among people who have little more in common than proximity. So if you want a laughing audience at your event, we suggest you keep your tables as close together as possible while still leaving room for servers to take care of your guests. Even if your room is massive and your audience is small…the closer the better. Trust us! View this Table Setup pdf to see examples of the good, the bad & the ugly in terms of table setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
-What is a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater? Superfun! That’s what it is! In our case, a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is a show that is performed at the location of your choice in between the courses of a meal, (a buffet works too), among the audience members as they sit… Read More
Setting up your room
How to get the best show for your buck Getting your room organized in the best way possible is so important to the success of your show. Check out our list of things you can do to get the most out of your room setup. A note about laughter Did… Read More
Virtual Murder Mystery Parties
With more than 20 years of entertaining guests across the United States for corporate parties, fundraisers, birthdays and team building events in person, 2020 and Covid19 tried to stop the fun. But, we have one motto in entertainment “the show must go on” and here at Jest we take that… Read More
