Murder Mystery Dinners at the Rose
|
Hosted sporadically throughout the year, our murder mystery dinners appeal to young and old alike! Costumes are always encouraged and, for you sleuths, you might even get more than you bargained for.
We partner with a local company that has brought to us creative and complex, but always original stories that allow the entire audience to participate at any level. Sit back and watch, or get in on the fun like a true Sherlock Holmes. It's a wonderful time and we know you'll love it! Bookings for private parties can be reserved in advance via our Reservations page. |
Past themes include:
|
Next Appearance: October 30
|
Admission includes a three-course meal, fabulous entertainment and gratuity for your waitstaff.
Menu:
Tea, wine and beer will be available upon request. Please note this is an indoor event. Guests will be seated and served according to state guidelines. |
|
Meet Our Partners
|
MysteryHouse Performers (formerly GibsonHouse) began in 1995 in Santa Rosa, CA and grew into the most popular mystery dinner theatre troupe in the Bay Area and Northern California. The fun begins the moment you step into the dining area and you become part of the scene, as colorful MysteryHouse characters surround your every move. In the end, they promise to serve up a memorable murder!
|
About This Mystery
Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf!
Written by James Leonard Koponen (Based on a story by Paula Hilton)
ARRR...you listening? Good! Houston Mayor May Knotte is happy to welcome you to the October City Council Meeting, where she has a special surprise in store: a visit from Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf. Red will be impersonating Jean Lafitte, the infamous Pirate of Galveston, who may have helped rescue Napoleon from exile–or at least a pirate claiming to represent him. Certainly, we will dutifully handle our regular meeting minutes, but our own city mayor May Knotte end up "kidnapped" for a pirate’s ransom at any moment.
Land lubbers, take heart: Red and the Mayor both agreed that one can’t have too much pirate humor. That’s why they are inviting guests to recite a funny pirate joke (under 30 seconds). The winner will get a prize fit for a pirate. As well, an award for best costume will certainly be on the agenda.
So avast me mateys, drink your grog and sit back and enjoy a party fit for a pirate!
On Deck:
Written by James Leonard Koponen (Based on a story by Paula Hilton)
ARRR...you listening? Good! Houston Mayor May Knotte is happy to welcome you to the October City Council Meeting, where she has a special surprise in store: a visit from Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf. Red will be impersonating Jean Lafitte, the infamous Pirate of Galveston, who may have helped rescue Napoleon from exile–or at least a pirate claiming to represent him. Certainly, we will dutifully handle our regular meeting minutes, but our own city mayor May Knotte end up "kidnapped" for a pirate’s ransom at any moment.
Land lubbers, take heart: Red and the Mayor both agreed that one can’t have too much pirate humor. That’s why they are inviting guests to recite a funny pirate joke (under 30 seconds). The winner will get a prize fit for a pirate. As well, an award for best costume will certainly be on the agenda.
So avast me mateys, drink your grog and sit back and enjoy a party fit for a pirate!
On Deck:
- RED LEGS THE DREADED, PIRATE OF THE GULF: Red has been in the pirate business an awful long time. Some say his heart just isn’t in it these days. His last captured ship...a garbage barge?!? Who knows how much bootie Red truly owns. Has he riches in buried treasure, or a few bottles and cans to sell for rent money? Only Polly knows for sure.
- POLLY: A fierce and loyal companion, Polly has sailed under Red for years. An ivy-league dropout, she disappointed her parents to a great extent when she left Princeton, and took to the high seas. These days, due to the fact that Red is more focused on his faltering 401K plan, Polly seems to be the one steering the ship.
- MAYOR MAY KNOTTE: May is highly pleased to have won last year’s mayoral election, defeating the incumbent, Paul Tishen. However, being a woman not to hold grudges despite Paul’s election mudslinging, she graciously offered him the position of Vice-Mayor. Due to Paul’s vast experience at being mayor, May frequently turns to him for policy guidance, though often with rather poor results.
- PAUL TISHEN: Despite having over 10 years experience being the mayor of Houston, Paul was decidedly defeated by May in the last election. He bears no hard will and accepted the job of Vice-Mayor with a smile and a wink. He only wants what is best for Houston, though with the city’s booming economy in past years, he was somewhat taken aback that the city chose May over him.
- SAUL T. DAWG: Saul is new to the area and has been welcomed to the Chamber of Commerce as a new business owner: selling tours out to Galveston Island. Business has been poor since most folks are aware that they can simply drive or bus out to the island. Oddly, Saul does seem vaguely familiar to several of the others.
- THE REPORTER: Who is she? Why is she here? She does ask a LOT of questions, doesn’t she? She also seems to know one or more of the characters here.