
YOU ARE THERE…AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME!
Eyewitness Accounts
Murder Mysteries Will Travel® has been privileged to perform for many wonderful clients who were generous in their praise. Here is a selection…
“Thank you for your wonderful performance. Several of our clients
have called to say how much they enjoyed the show. The actors in
your troupe were engaging and entertaining and everyone in the
audience had fun trying to solve the crime. We were hoping to
present a unique evening for our clients and – thanks to Murder
Mysteries Will Travel – succeeded completely.”
– American Express
“Finding entertainment for a company holiday party can be an annual
challenge. As the party planner for the Yorktown, VA office of
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., I must try to keep the party fresh.
This year we lucked out – Murder Mysteries came to the rescue. They
did all the work and we got to enjoy the interactive show. The cast
was entertaining and had fun with the audience. They worked the
room and kept everyone involved throughout the three hour long
performance. Our employees enjoyed the change of pace and had fun
collaborating with co-workers while trying to solve the mystery.
The best part for me was the minimal work! Murder Mysteries Will
Travel brought all their own props and set up everything before we
arrived. Thanks to the crew for making our party a success.”
– Coca-Cola
Enterprises
“Constellation Energy Group gives “Murder
Mysteries Will Travel”
four stars!!!!! We wanted you to know how thoroughly enjoyable your
recent performances were for our group. The players were not only
professional, but so convincing that the suspense kept us on the
edge of our seats. Solving the crime and gathering the clues was an
entertaining way to spend the evening. We enthusiastically
recommend this fun-filled experience to any group. We look forward
to seeing your future productions.”
– Constellation Energy
“I would like to write a short note to thank you again for the
outstanding performance by your group at our Murder Mystery Night
last month. Our membership has peppered me with compliments on the
event, and asked when we would be doing it again. They loved the
involvement they had in the event, and the professionalism with
which your group executes the play. I look forward to planning more
Murder Mystery Nights with you in the near future (I hope you still
have some dates open!). Please thank the rest of your cast again
for me, and have a great holiday season.”
– Tournament Players Club at Avenel
“Some time has passed since our January
27, 2004 Sales Meeting dinner/entertainment event, however, I’ve
been meaning to tell you that the Rock ‘n Roll Club Murder Mystery
event that night was a huge success and enjoyed by all. The sales
meeting planning team was looking for something entertaining that
would promote interaction with all the sales and technical folks (90
people) who attended…We were pleased that your company traveled from
the Maryland area with our directions, arrived on time, and were
very organized…Your company initiated conversations and promoted
interaction which was exactly our goal. The show was very
entertaining and we laughed until our sides hurt…Also, the cost was
very reasonable for the value of the entertainment. The evening
turned out to be one of the most memorable events during a sales
meeting. Thanks again for helping us achieve our goals. –
DUPONT
“Your
Murder Mysteries
Will Travel
show is a wonderful thing! Our trip in August was the first time
traveling by train and your group made the trip even more
enjoyable. We didn’t know we had so many talented actors in our
crowd. Your characters were charming, witty and so convincing that
our people were just swept right in! Thank you for a splendid
time. We look forward to hiring your troupe in the near future.” – TOYOTA
“I wanted to write and let you know what a wonderful time our recent
client, AOL, had while at Marriott Ranch. The client wanted to do
something special for their employees during their outing and chose
your Murder Mystery Show to liven up dinner. Marriott Ranch has had
Murder Mysteries
Will Travel
come out to the ranch over the years and it has always been a winner
with our clients. We look forward to doing business with you for
years to come.”–Marriott Ranch
“Ever since
the grand performance you and your group gave at our dinner party,
clients and colleagues still rave about that evening. Frankly, I
heard about you and what an entertaining evening to expect, but
still was surprised at the absolutely fun evening you provided for
my group. Your cast was a fabulous compliment to an amazing, fun
and suspense filled show. I would be hard-pressed to remember any
dinner party we gave that turned out so much fun for everyone. Be
assured, when we plan another occasion when we must be absolutely
certain that ‘a good time was had by all,’ we will call.”
- R & R Media
“Honeywell’s sales
meeting was complete because of your team’s performance. At this
meeting we had over 100 people of varying likes and dislikes. I did
not have a single person offer anything but praise for the
performance. The performance was entertaining and was absolutely
what the group needed to relax and unwind. I would totally
recommend you to anyone and would definitely invite you back to our
Annual Sales Meeting.”
- Honeywell
“It was great.
The best team building we ever had…The show was lots of fun and the
actors did a great job!!” -
American Management Systems
“Thanks for providing such a spirited production for our holiday
staff party. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Personally, I
laughed so much, I cried! To say the least, the events that
occurred had our employees wondering what would happen next! Having
the actors pop up next to our staff kept everyone on the alert. And
we all enjoyed helping to solve the murder based on the various
clues from the ‘informers’ and copies of the ‘coded message.’ On
behalf of Executive Director and the entire staff, thank you again
and best wishes for continued successful productions!”–
Housing Authority of Annapolis
“On behalf of
our company, I want to thank you and your team of actors for a
terrific evening of fun, mystery, and mayhem. Everyone was caught
up in their roles and many commented the next day that this is one
holiday party they’ll remember for years to come.”
– TechBooks
“Murder
Mysteries Will Travel
did a fantastic job, and I highly commend you and the actors! The
group had a great time watching the murder mystery unfold while
cruising on the Potomac Spirit. I have received many positive
remarks from my colleagues regarding your group and the production.
We will gladly tell others of the wonderful experience we had with
your group. Thank you for a job well done!”
Avalon Bay Communities,
Inc.
“I am writing
to formally thank you for helping us to arrange an outstanding staff
meeting for the Office of Continuing and Extended Education held at
the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center here at the University of
Maryland. Your ability to create a customized murder mystery that
promoted team building, meshed with our full-day program, and
involved all of our staff was no small feat! And the ‘Snowman
Theme’ decorations you provided added a truly fun atmosphere to the
day. Your professional, upbeat demeanor made organizing, planning
and implementing the meeting a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I
would highly recommend your services to anyone who is looking to
successfully add an exciting twist to their own meeting or event.”
(Dean’s comments: I just wanted to thank all of you for your
incredibly provocative and creative approach to our quarterly staff
meeting. The setting was perfect, the timing was great, and the
ambience just right for the day. You have made it impossible for
the next QSM group to exceed your planning and execution skills. Of
course, you know I thought the notes about each person as the
possible ‘perp’ were amazingly artful. Thank you for starting our
holidays with a playful tone."- University of Maryland, Office of Continuing and Extended
Education
“Thank you for a wonderful mystery lunch. It was truly great!
Believe me, it was the highlight of our day. Everyone thought it
was really interesting. I was especially impressed with how you had
customized parts for all forty of us. The idea of ‘Fun Day’ is to
get everyone involved, and this event definitely included everyone.
It gave us a chance to see the talents of our co-workers in a
setting outside the office. I definitely would recommend this to
any company who is looking for something that will get all of their
employees involved. Thank you again for making our ‘Fun Day’ a real
fun day!”
- Quadel Consulting
“On behalf of State Farm Insurance Companies, I would like to take
this opportunity to thank you and your actors for the fine job they
did in performing at our 2001 anniversary party. You provided us
with the opportunity to have audience involvement, and also a team
building exercise. This was unique and different to our former
anniversary parties, and everyone at the event truly had a great
time.” - State Farm Insurance Companies
“WOW – What a great event your team put on at our last Sales
meeting! The skit was comical, the actors were great – and you were
a hoot! Thank you so much for a wonderful performance!”
– Bombardier Skyjet
“The troupe of actors gave a great performance at our Holiday
Party…Our staff was quite impressed and had a great time trying to
figure out “who done it.” It added so much excitement to our
event. We were very pleased…I would recommend your troupe of actors
to anyone looking for something fun for a different setting for a
party or family event.” – Society of Nuclear Medicine
“Thank you so much for the wonderful time you and your cast members
of
Murder Mysteries
Will Travel
provided for the National Chairmen’s Association Dinner Group. The
ladies were thrilled with the whole production and thoroughly
enjoyed being a part of the evening! When I am planning future
events, I certainly will keep you and
Murder Mysteries
Will Travel
at the top of my list!” -
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
“On behalf of
The Optimist Club, we want to thank you and your ‘staff of stars’
for an outstanding performance during our weekly luncheon held at
the Washington Golf and Country Club. Your company,
Murder Mysteries Will
Travel,
is a unique and entertaining concept. The Optimist Club members and
spouses enjoyed the interactive roles which you assigned them. Many
of the members are already anticipating having your company perform
for their organizations and private parties. Rest assured, Laurie,
this is one Optimist luncheon which the members will always
remember. Thank you again for a superb performance!”…Member
comments: “The best I have ever attended!…Funny, fast-paced and a
perfect way to enhance a meal…The format is a real ‘ice breaker.’
We had non-actors, people we know well who came out of themselves
when given a chance to ham it up…The cryptogram was a clever idea,
this kept us into the show while eating and solving the cipher…The
ultimate climactic finale was very appropriate and ended the caper
on a high note entirely appropriate for a not too serious bit of
high jinx sleuthing…A cleverly conceived and enjoyable romp…Magnifique,
Bravissimo!”-The
Optimist Club
“Thanks so very much for the outstanding job which your group put on
at our recent Board Retreat in St. Michael’s. The performance was
outstanding, and our group had a tremendous time as you could
certainly tell. I was amazed at how everyone really got into the
performance, and became such ad lib actors. Hopefully, I will have
the opportunity to use your group again at another function. It was
truly a delight, and you are to be commended for doing such an
outstanding job.” – President & CEO, North Arundel Hospital
“I want to thank you and your cast for a fantastic Murder Mystery!
Our Christmas party was the best we ever had as a result of your
creative and entertaining production. All of our guests commented
on how enjoyable the show was and particularly how well your cast
interacted with all of the guests the entire evening. All of you
were hysterical! We had participated in Murder Mysteries at other
venues in the past, but it was nothing like how you personalized it
for our group. You are truly a professional and the energy you have
for creating an ‘event’ was clearly evident. The show itself was
very creative, and allowed for so much audience participation…we
loved it! I cannot recommend you and your productions enough! You
were flexible with our vision of the evening, and it was clear that
you wanted the party to be as successful as we did. Thanks again
for a most unforgettable evening! You all are the BEST!” - TMG
Marketing Communications
“Our fundraiser is now history, but I would be remiss indeed, if I
did not tell you how pleased we were with your fine presentation.
You did everything you said you would, and a lot more! The actors
and actresses were professional and well cast. Getting the audience
to participate was masterfully done. It was a fun evening all
around and the Alzheimer’s Association will benefit from our work
and yours. Thank you for a fine effort!”
–
Engleberg-Korman
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
“I want to thank you again for such a delightful afternoon!
Murder Mysteries Will Travel
puts on quite a show and everyone had such a good time. I have
heard from numerous people that this was the best team building
offsite in our company’s history and I agree. It was staged
beautifully, bringing in just enough people to make it work but not
so many that we gave away the secrets. We have some VERY sharp
people in this group and I am amazed that we pulled it off and no
one really suspected what was going on. Kudos to you and your team
for that. I have told many people about the wonderful day we had
and would be happy to be a reference at any time. It’s so hard to
find something that everyone will enjoy, that is affordable, and
that is so unique.
Murder Mysteries Will Travel
provides just that solution for companies or groups looking for
fun! Also, it was delightful working with you. You are such a
professional, you didn’t miss a beat, which is surely helpful for
the party planner – me – to have confidence that everything is
covered on the entertainment aspect. Thank you again for a terrific
experience!!
– Brainbench, Inc.
“Thank you so much for the wonderful mystery event that you and your
staff provided for our holiday party this year. Everyone enjoyed
“playing along” with the actors and working out the clues. Keeping
everyone engaged and participating was no small feat, but your group
did a great job and everyone loved the drop-by table visits from
‘Georgia.’ The comments have all been positive. Thanks again for
your help and we hope to work with you again in the future.” – Foulger-Pratt Companies
“Once again, Bill and I would like
thank you and your staff, Murder Mysteries Will Travel performers
for a wonderful performance last Sunday at our company Christmas
party. Everyone had an excellent time and we were told over and
over again that it was the best Christmas party we have had yet.
Some even said it was the best party they have ever been to.
Anyway, we will certainly keep you in mind for future gatherings of
all kinds. – Aquia Plumbing
“Just a quick note to thank you and your actors for a wonderful time
yesterday! Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. The play was
a great team building/bonding event for us. I hope to work with
your group again soon!” - Nextel
Communications
“The show was a huge success! Thank you for your efforts in helping
to make our afternoon cruise on ‘The Nighthawk’ different and
exciting. My staff thoroughly enjoyed the experience (especially
the part where our boss gets killed!) Your idea to pre-assign
characters worked well. The actors had a great ability to question,
and get the participants involved - really involved. It was a great
interactive performance. Although our cruise took place in the
middle of a heat wave, the show provided us with a ‘cool’ afternoon.
Thanks again.”–Orleans
Home Builders
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your troupe for the
wonderful performance at our National Leadership Conference. By
Tuesday night our attendees were worn out, having spent the day on
Capitol Hill, and ready to just go to bed. Your group not only woke
them up, but got them re-energized and ready to have fun. The group
that was ready to go back to their rooms at 7:00 p.m., was up and
socializing past midnight. Bravo! I’d also like to commend you and
your group on your professionalism both before the show and onsite.
You were flexible with time changes and great with directing the
hotel staff. You made my job very easy. Once again, thank you. I
hope we have the opportunity to work again in the future.”
– National Assn of
Insurance and Financial Advisors
“Thank you for such a wonderful performance for our holiday party.
Everyone had a great time! I can’t believe how involved everyone
was – especially our very quiet employees. It was truly an event to
remember. Not only did we get to do something for our employees,
but we also did some teambuilding (and I don’t think anyone realized
it!)” – Curry’s
Auto Service, Inc.
“On behalf of everyone, I wanted to thank you for the truly
outstanding job done by
Murder Mysteries Will Travel
at our holiday party for the NASE Field Services. It was a big hit
and by far the best party we have ever had! The show was hilarious,
and the actors did a super job of getting people involved. Plus,
you really went the extra mile in providing the decorations to make
the place so festive. I would highly recommend your group to anyone
looking for a creative way to get people to interact and have a lot
of fun! I know we're looking forward to doing it again. Best
wishes for a happy holiday, and thanks again for all you did!”
– National
Association for the Self-Employed
“Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how great the murder
mystery you put on for our company holiday party on December 14th
went. Everyone had a blast and continues to talk about that night.
The undercover actor did a fabulous job – not one person suspected
her. A job well done by all! I would recommend your company and
would use you again!”
– Infostructures,
Inc.
“Thank you for making our annual summer event a wonderful experience
for all! Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was fun to see all the
characters come to life. Please extend our thanks to your cast –
they were phenomenal!”
– The Endocrine Society
“It
was a great performance and our membership just raved about the
cast. The Murder
Mystery Will Travel
show was wonderful and the involvement by some of our members was an
added attraction that we will remember with happy thoughts. I can
really say that we have not had such an event in some time, so we
are looking forward to having your group again in the future.
Thanks a lot.” –
College Park Moose Lodge
“The show was a great success and we hope that because of its
popularity we can have another production in the future. Everyone
in attendance had a terrific time and nothing but positive comments
about the production company and the friendliness of their staff.
Some expressed interest in attending future productions. Laurie, it
was a pleasure to work with you as you conducted yourself in a very
professional manner. The set up and break down went very smoothly.
The actors were very prompt and one could tell they loved what they
do and do it with passion and dedication. Thank you to Laurie, and
to your staff, for a wonderful production. We hope we are able to
work with you again in the future.”
– Leesburg Parks & Recreation
“Thank you for a fabulous performance which was held during on
annual Client Appreciation event last evening. This was the first
time we have ever had a murder mystery event and I must say, it was
very well received. As the drama unfolded and everyone began
discussing what was happening, it served as a natural icebreaker
stimulating conversation at each table. The involvement of the
audience as informants, game show participants and possible suspects
kept everyone involved and entertained. Throughout the evening,
there was lots of laughter and audience participation, as all had a
good time! Again, thank you for an entertaining evening of Murder,
Mystery and Mayhem!”
– Saunders Financial Solutions
“I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how much our company
enjoyed your murder mystery group at our holiday party. Because our
party was less than a success the previous year, I had a large task
ahead of me in making this year’s party as much fun as possible.
The employee base I had to please was tough and varied. The play
you presented for us was perfect! I selected the “hardest” to
please to participate and it paid off! People were talking about it
for a long time after the party was long over. Your entire crew did
a superb job and thanks for making the whole planning process go so
smoothly!” -
The Care of Trees
“I would like to thank you for your wonderful
performance for the Thayer Lodging Group. Fun was had by all. I
will refer you to more groups looking for this type of event and
please feel free to contact me at any time.” -
Thayer Lodging (Doubletree
Hotels)
“Many thanks to
Murder Mysteries Will Travel
for giving us such a wonderful experience at our Christmas
luncheon. You changed thirty reluctant, apprehensive “I don’t want
to do this” staff into a happy, relaxed, laughing group who
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It was also interesting to see some
of the hidden “acting talent” emerge during some staff
performances!! The
Murder Mysteries Will
Travel
actors were fabulous – the play well scripted and it was also a
pleasure working with you during the development of the event. We
would highly recommend you and your team to anyone wanting to have a
unique and enjoyable company or private function.”
– Trimark Corporation
“I just want to take a minute of your time to let you know we
thoroughly enjoyed the ‘Murder Mystery Show’ you performed at Bev’s
birthday party last Saturday! The interaction by all who attended
was hilarious. Your talent for bringing the characters to life
through your staff and our group of non-actors was really so much
fun. I would not hesitate to have another Theme Party hosted by
your company!” –
Oak Ridge, Inc.
“I just wanted to thank you and your crew for making our holiday
party so exciting! We received nothing but positive comments about
your show. Originally, we thought it would be difficult to involve
our staff accountants, but it was amazing how easily they got into
their roles and acted the parts. Our holiday party was a success
thanks to the cast of
Murder Mysteries Will Travel.
Thank you for working with us to make it that way!”
–Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander
“Murder
Mysteries Will Travel
will also entertain you! Our customers will be talking about this
group of talented performers for a long time. Even with a large
group of 150 guests, Laurie Dunlap and company commanded the room
and peaked the interest of our top customers at our appreciation
dinner. They kept us wondering what would happen next, as we tried
to solve the mystery that unfolded before us. I highly recommend “Murder
Mysteries Will Travel” to anyone interested in hiring top talent to surprise and
delight any size group for any occasion!” – Ward Lumber
“On behalf of Marathon Title, I want to thank
Murder Mysteries Will
Travel for
the fantastic job entertaining our realtor customers. You made our
customer appreciation evening very exciting and enjoyable. Everyone
commented that it was an unusual and different business promotion
event. Two real estate settlements were booked because of this
promotion. Your troupe of actors gave a great audience
participation performance.”
– Marathon Title
Services Group
“The Vienna, Virginia office of Harland
Financial Solutions employed Murder Mysteries Will Travel for our
annual holiday party. Our office of 15 along with a guest resulted
in a party of close to 30 people. The show that Murder Mysteries
Will Travel chose allowed for all people to have a part. Most of
our group has been together for quite a number of years. We all
agreed that this was our best party yet. Everyone played the
assigned roles which helped make it a very enjoyable evening.
Laurie and her crew were very entertaining and they engaged everyone
in the Harland party. I highly recommend
Murder Mysteries Will Travel.”
– Harland Financial Solutions
“Thank you for providing an outstanding Murder Mystery production
for our meeting. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed this
unique experience. Your ability to customize this performance to
the group made it particularly enjoyable. I look forward to working
with you again in the future. Thank you for a most entertaining
experience.” -
Astra Zeneca
Pharmaceuticals
“Thank you for the wonderful performance that you and your actors
did for our Mystery Theatre Brunch. Our members are already
planning on having your company for our Annual Special Activities
next spring. All in attendance had nothing but great comments about
the performance put on by you and your troupe of actors. I would
highly recommend your company to anyone planning on having an
enjoyable event. Thanks again to you and your cast for doing a job
well done.” -
Knights of
Columbus, Father Rosensteele Council
“Thank you so much for making our party
so successful. You guys were so awesome! I'm in big trouble now -
everyone keeps telling me that there's no way that I can top this
year’s party. Have a safe and happy holiday! -Maryland
Applicators
“I have been blessed with the opportunity to experience Laurie
Dunlap and Murder
Mysteries Will Travel
from both ends of the performance. A few years ago I attended a
dinner and unwittingly participated in the evening’s events. It was
such a blast I held on to her card hoping I could utilize her
services later. This year was my company’s first annual Christmas
party. I did not want to spend a boring evening standing around
listening to slow classical music mindlessly chitchatting like so
many other parties we have all attended. I wanted my guests to
experience an exciting evening they would talk about for years to
come. Laurie Dunlap and
Murder Mysteries Will
Travel
provided a great service to me and my guests. Laurie was prepared
for all of the challenges presented to her and even came to the site
ahead of time to map everything out and review the music and flow
for the party. Everyone had an opportunity to participate in the
show. We all had a wonderful time trying to figure out who done
it! Some of the guests were so into their characters they carried
on the charades well after the show had ended. My only regret is
that I did not have a camcorder! Laurie was so charming and really
made our party fabulous. She and her crew are great actors and I
recommend her to anyone looking for something better for their work
and family functions.”
- FamilyLender, Inc.
“I want to sincerely thank you and the entire
Murder Mysteries Will
Travel cast
for providing us with one of the most enjoyable company events we’ve
ever had! It’s been almost 2 weeks now, and the staff is still
fondly reminiscing about the day. We were very impressed by the
professionalism of the actors, and the fact that they were able to
intermingle with all of us throughout the event made it so much
fun! Best of all, it proved to be a great ‘exercise’ in
team-building, and enabled all of us the chance to interact with
folks within our company that we don’t normally work with on a day
to day basis. You are a very talented lady, and have truly created
a unique and creative form of entertainment! Please feel free to
add us to your list of referrals…we would gladly and highly
recommend Murder
Mysteries Will Travel
to anyone out there! –
Pennysaver Group, Inc.
“I
wanted to take a moment to express the appreciation of the Division
of Management Support Services for a fabulous performance. As this
event was to recognize the dedication of our staff, we had hoped to
make it a memorable happening. Your group far surpassed our
expectations. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed the event and the
performance which was the central focus. As the coordinator, I
appreciated your professionalism, reliability, and flexibility with
both me and the facility staff. We have received so much positive
feedback from our staff, with some comments as simple as it was fun
to those expressing it was the best event we had ever had. I
sincerely appreciate the outstanding job that you and your fellow
actors did for us.” –
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their
Families
“We had Murder
Mysteries Will Travel
at our Christmas party and all the employees just loved it. Not
only was it something totally different and out of the ordinary but
it added fun to the dinner. The cast was great…I have since
recommended them to others that were in the process of planning
parties. Thanks a lot, you guys really did a great job!”
– Systems Wireless
Limited
"I just
couldn't let another day go by without letting you know how very
much you and your group were appreciated at Worman's Mill. There
hasn't been a day go by since you were here that I have not had
raves from our residents! Your group is truly wonderful and we want
to have you back in the future." -
Worman's Mill
“Thanks again for your talent. I have already gotten some business
from new realtors. Many of them commented on hearing about
interactive plays, but had not been to one. They all commented on
the first class evening. All thanks to you folks.”
– Marathon Title
Company
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you
and your staff for a wonderful party. Your entertaining show was so
engaging, it involved everyone in our office. The story was clever
while the actors were believable. Everyone at Lanier enjoyed this
unique experience!” – Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
“I want to thank you for such a good time at our team-building
event! It was a complete success. No one can stop talking about
how much fun it was. The fact that everyone had a roll to play was
the best part of all. The actors, along with yourself, were so
great. Thanks for bringing big smiles to all our faces. If ever I
hear of someone wanting a Murder Mystery event of their own, I will
be sure to tell them the only number to call is yours!” - IKEA
“I would like
to thank you and your group for a wonderful evening. The murder
mystery worked out perfectly. Your group was great! I had so many
of my coworkers tell me that the show was great and they had a lot
of fun. I would recommend Murder Mysteries and would use them
again.” – Domino’s Pizza
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - “As a
Program Coordinator for a retirement community, specifically for
assisted living, I continue to search for unique and interesting
ways to enhance the lives of our aging residents. Our National
Assisted Living Week celebrations were fast approaching in September
of 2005 and I knew that I wanted to provide our residents with a fun
filled, exciting week. In searching the internet for something
special to plan for our festivities, I ran across the website for
Murder Mysteries Will Travel. I thought that it would be a
wonderful idea to provide a Murder Mystery Luncheon. I contacted
Laurie Dunlap and within minutes, I had a confirmed performance
date. Laurie was a sheer pleasure to work with! I had our own
dietary department provide lunch and Laurie and her theater group
provided a hysterical, interactive murder mystery. We had fifty
residents at various ages present for the luncheon. They were
totally captivated and entertained. Laurie and her thespians
totally catered to our residents and made that day very special for
everyone! For weeks after the performance, the residents continued
to talk about the fun they had at the Murder Mystery Luncheon. I
would gladly welcome Laurie and her group back and would highly
recommend Murder Mysteries Will Travel for any event.”
– Greenspring Village
WEDDING
REHEARSAL DINNER SHOW
"I want to thank you for a memorable, entertaining, interactive
(more than I ever would have thought possible), 'putting us in the
mood' evening. Your acting, singing, coordinating, and people
skills are impeccable. You may have noticed, even our minister was
really getting into it. So much thought, detail and personalization
seemed to go into the performance. The music, the mystery, the
murder kept us all masterfully entertained and loosened up for the
next day (wedding). Thank you again for the way you put your whole
heart and soul into your work. I feel as though we became friends
over these past few months. We were so fortunate to find you and
wish you lots of luck as you continue providing joy and
entertainment to others." - Mr. and Mrs.
Shepherd (Parents of Groom)
STUDENT
GROUPS
“Murder
Mysteries Will Travel has
enchanted another school group of mine… after the trip the teachers
tell me that’s all they talk about to the students. Schools I take
to Washington want to make sure I add this to their itinerary. Even
the chaperones that come with the group want to know if Murder
Mysteries Will Travel is
going to be included in the trip. I recommend this not only to
student groups but to any age group. The way you keep everyone
involved and entertained for over two hours is great. Keep up the
good work.” - Miami World Travel
“I just wanted
to thank you and your group for a wonderful evening…The murder
mystery worked out perfectly. Your group was great! They had the
students involved in the plot immediately and our students really
got into it! The story line was perfect for a group of high school
students and the different twists and turns had the students really
guessing ‘who done it.’ Please tell you’re your group we all thank
them for making the last night of our band trip so enjoyable!” -
Quakertown High School Band
“I wanted to
express my thanks for the murder mystery production you and your
staff performed at Frostburg State University. The entire audience
has had nothing but praise for the program and they can’t wait for
our next murder mystery. From the first time I contacted you until
the end of the performance, I have had an excellent experience with
you and your company. You were so willing to work with our school
and were very understanding of our different policies and
requirements when visiting a state school. Also, your new motto
should be similar to the old postmaster song - through rain, sleet,
hail and snow, the murder mystery must be delivered. Thank you again
for all the work you and your actors did to make the show a hit. We
had a sold out performance!” - Frostburg
State University
"Murder
Mysteries Will Travel came and performed at our college.
Houghton College is a Christian Liberal Arts College in the rural
setting of Houghton, New York. The Campus Activities Board hosts
events each month and was responsible for the hiring of
Murder Mysteries Will Travel and
wanted to say what a fantastic evening they created. The event was
sold out and everyone in attendance raved about what a great time
they had. All of us here at Houghton were blown away by the
performances and wonderful entertainment
Murder Mysteries Will Travel provided. It made for one
of our most wonderful evenings." -
Houghton College
MILITARY
BASES and MILITARY COLLEGES
“Our organization had the wonderful pleasure of being entertained by
the group Murder
Mysteries Will Travel.
Our members and their spouses had a wonderful time! Laurie Dunlap
and her cast performed superbly and kept us all on the edges of our
seats. I personally worked with Ms. Dunlap for almost a year to
coordinate this event. She and her group were very accommodating to
the special needs/requirements of our organization. We look forward
to having Murder Mysteries return for a repeat performance and
potentially open the performance to the entire Dover Air Force Base
Community, not just our specific group. I would highly recommend
Murder Mysteries Will Travel
for an evening of delightful entertainment.”
– Dover Air Force
Base Officers’ Spouses’ Club
“Thank you so much for the fabulous show that you put on for us.
The cadets had a great time interacting with your actors and got to
have a bit of fun themselves on stage. With the military background
of our cadets, they normally do not get the chance to act out and
have fun in front of others. You gave the cadets something they
needed – a light-hearted and fun-filled evening. Y’all were
fabulous! Murder Mysteries Will Travel
was a professional, organized, and most of all, a pleasure to work
with. Should anyone ask who I would recommend for a dinner theatre,
you will be my only suggestion. Thank you for providing us with
such a wonderful evening.”–The
Citadel, Military College of S. Carolina
“Murder
Mysteries Will Travel performed at the Indian Head
Military Base for military housing families and they were
phenomenal! The actors were fun, exciting, and really engaged the
audience. There were residents in the audience from ages 5 up to 50
and they all enjoyed themselves. The play was engaging from start
to finish. I have recommended that the other bases hire Laurie and
her team so that other military residents can also experience a
wonderful theatrical production during their tour of duty.”
– Lincoln Military Housing
“I had to take
a moment and let you know how much fun we had when your group
arrived. As you are aware, we live in a very remote, isolated area
here on the Eastern Shore. Sometimes, it’s a little challenging to
come up with new ideas for entertainment. I am so glad we ran
across Murder Mysteries Will Travel! From the Commanding Officer of
the Navy base to the Chamber of Commerce for Chincoteague in
attendance, there wasn’t a dull moment while we tried to figure out
“whodunit.” In today’s hectic lifestyle, it sure was nice to put
everything on hold, and just escape for a couple of hours. Your
actors and actresses were top notch, your program was unforgettable,
and I am already receiving phone calls asking me when the next one
is! Thanks again for making our fundraiser such a success in the
community!” – Wallops Island Chief Petty
Officers Association
PRIVATE
PARTIES
“I cannot thank
you enough!! My husband’s birthday party was a success and you all
had a part in that! Every one of my 31 guests enjoyed the show so
much and really had a great time with your actors. They were
excellent in all their roles and really hammed it up!!! I also
enjoyed participating and my guests were very entertained!!! They
really loved solving the mystery and all thought they were
right!!!!! Thank you. Your company is wonderful, you deserve all
your success!!!! It was a pleasure working with you. –
Mrs. D. Mele (Note: Exclamation quotes are
from client – No kidding!!!!)
“I just wanted to
write and thank you and your cast for making my husband’s 50th
birthday so very memorable. The guests were beyond entertained –
they were totally involved…and loved every second! Not only was the
show fantastic, but you made it all so easy for me. Having the show
in my home was a breeze thanks to you! – V. James-Miller
“I thought I would drop you a line to let you know what a wonderful
time I had at the murder mystery party, organized by your company,
in my home in January. None of my guests had been to a mystery
party before and everyone enjoyed themselves! We will definitely
call on you again. It would be fun to get a different group of
people together for another evening of mystery, intrigue and
laughter. You guys are awesome!”
– M. Turner, M.D.
“What a great party! Thanks so much for putting on such a fun show
for my birthday. Everyone had a “blast” trying to guess the
solution to the crime. It was especially perfect to have a
political theme when so many of us work in that field (no wonder
they were all such hams, eh?) Thanks again.”
- C. Kagan, Maryland
Legislator
“Thank you so
much for a FABULOUS show. It was absolutely a blast. Many of the
ladies from the tea party called me later that evening to say what a
WONDERFUL time they had. What was so amazing was to see each person
really get into character and play he role as if it were written
just for them. The ad libs just made it all the more personable and
funny. All of the ladies at the tea party said that it was the best
tea party yet. Kudos to you and your team for an OUTSTANDING
performance!” – S. Kaiser
“Hats Off!!! I just wanted to drop a personal note to you to say how
much my family, friends, and I enjoyed the surprise 30th Birthday
Party you hosted for my wife. Your support for me as a client
regarding the show, as well as the facility and the dinner were
invaluable. I am certain, through no small amount of feedback, that
everyone who attended will remember the party for many years to
come. It was certainly comforting to have your support for the 18
months that I spent trying to pull everything together. Thanks for
never being too busy, or annoyed to answer my many questions or calm
my apprehensions. You're the best!”
– M. Fountaine
“Murder
Mysteries
planned a FANTASTIC party for my 9 year old! It was geared
personally to her interests and kept over 40 children occupied for a
two hour party. The party was a game show about popular children’s
movies during which the grand prize disappeared. The kids loved
being finger printed and trying to figure out who stole the prize.
It was a real hoot!! It was an experience that no one will ever
forget.” – S.
Schneeman
SAILING SHOWS
“What an absolute thrill it is to have
Murder Mysteries Will
Travel
aboard the Tall Ship Nighthawk each month! Our guests are always
filled with intrigue at what can possibly occur and one can surely
tell that they are enveloped in the suspense as it builds.
Corporate clients, as well as the general sailing public, simply
love to get involved in the investigation and participate in solving
the crime. I can enthusiastically say that we have never had so
much fun as when you are sailing with us and we heartily recommend
Murder Mysteries
Will Travel
to anyone who wants to host a memorable event. We look forward to
many more years of smooth sailing with you! –
Nighthawk Cruises & Travel
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