WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Theater Makes Sitting at Home a Crime
Louisville's WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Theater delights fans of mystery stories with four annual productions staged in a dinner-theater atmosphere. Interaction between cast and audience during the meal at WhoDunnit theater allows each guest to take on the role of detective and try to solve the crime before the end of the evening.
Among the regulars at performances are Joan and Joseph Sireci of Shepherdsville.
"It's very interesting and it's good entertainment," said Joan Sireci, who bought tickets to WhoDunnit about three years ago as a birthday gift for her husband. "We liked it so much," she said, that "today we are season-ticket holders."
Ann Waterman is co-founder and CEO of the non-profit corporation that runs the theater and also writes some of its productions — all of which are original. The Louisville native began the operation in Rhode Island, then brought it home to Kentucky.
Actors in character mingle with members of the audience as they dine, allowing time to ask questions and gather clues. However, each mystery can be solved with the clues presented in the staged portion alone, the theater company promises.
Guests may submit their solutions to the mystery, and prizes are awarded at the end to one of the correct detectives, as well as to someone "whose answer is entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable but hopelessly wrong," said Niles Welch, executive producer.
Admission is $41.95, dinner, tax and gratuity included. Group discounts are available. Season tickets are $150.
Posted on Jan 25, 2011 by Bill Wolfe
