Jest Murder Mystery Co. stands out with its comedic twist on the traditional murder mystery experience. Established in 1999 with a focus on fun and laughter, Jest’s professional actors really know how to make your guests the stars of the show.
The Murder Mystery Co. has been providing murder mystery parties across the country for over a decade. Known for their immersiveness they bring a unique blend of suspense and mystery to any event.
Jest offers 14 hilarious themes including storylines built around the roaring 20’s, superheroes and villains, pirates, westerns, Christmas and holiday themes, popular TV shows and even a zombie love story. While the traditional elements of mystery and suspense are present, the emphasis is on making the audience members the stars of the show. This approach blends storytelling and improvisation making every show unique and special.
With 9 thrilling storylines, The Murder Mystery Company’s shows help guests to dive deep into plots full of mystery and discoveries. They have a catalog of shows with various murder mystery themes, including a masquerade, Hollywood, 80’s and 90’s themes and even a wedding whodunit. Costumes, props, and settings help create an immersive experience for every guest in attendance.
Jest’s approach to audience engagement is all about participation. Everyone plays a part. Whether the show is for 15 guests or 350 guests, every single guest will have a character to play and things to do that makes them part of the action. Some parts are more involved than others allowing each guest to participate at their comfort level.
The Murder Mystery Co. includes guests in their show by assigning one person from each table to be a suspect and participate in the mystery as it plays out for the audience. Other attendees are encouraged to decipher clues, question and bribe suspects, and solve the mystery, which enhances the experience for true mystery lovers.
Jest’s trained, professional actors have improv experience with troupes like the Groundlings in Los Angeles and Second City in Chicago. With that experience, they personify hilarious characters and tailor shows to any audience by incorporating the audience’s creativity with skillful improvisation in the moment. All Jest’s shows include two seasoned actors with all other parts being played by the audience themselves.
The Murder Mystery Co. professional actors adopt strong personalities and stay in character throughout the entire event while leading the audience through an exciting investigation. The number of actors included varies depending on the price and size of the event. This allows for scalability but also meaning larger events might require a higher budget to maintain the same experience.
Both The Murder Mystery Co. and Jest Murder Mystery Co. offer fantastic murder mystery experiences but cater to slightly different tastes.
If you’re looking for a more traditional murder mystery experience with a focus on storyline, The Murder Mystery Co. might be your best bet. On the other hand, if you prefer a more interactive, comedic event that’s sure to leave your guests in stitches, Jest Murder Mystery Co. is the way to go.
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