AMBUSH MURDER MYSTERIES

We are one of the few performance groups in the country specializing in ambush murder mystery dinners. For smaller groups of people, especially those in corporate or family situations where tension exists, an ambush murder mystery is perfect for creating a fun evening that will burst the bubble of tension and be memorable for all in attendance.

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Having our group come in to entertain company parties and banquets with an ambush murder mystery dinner has proven very successful. This page is more specific to our Corporate Takeover Scenario to let you know how it operates.

AMBUSH MURDER MYSTERIES

CORPORATE TAKEOVER SCENARIO - HOW IT WORKS

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SETTING THE SCENE

An ambush murder mystery begins in the guise of some other purpose. In this case, it is an outside group of corporate people coming to your company party. They are part of a group that may be buying the company. We choose that, as opposed to having actually already done so, to prevent panic but ratchet up the tension level. We usually try to make it as friendly as possible as people will be nervous enough as it is. Remember, this is an opportunity to quell rumors that you are being taken over by having people face their greatest fear and then turning it into a source for humor. He makes the rounds to get to know your people and his entourage of our actors also introduce themselves around. Our people are enjoying the party with your people and making light conversation where appropriate.

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THE "OH NO!" MOMENT

We have a couple of moments during the dinner where our people let out the tensions among their own group. We have a lot of plot points, but usually we have where one of the people is the brother-in-law of the leader and is not happy about not being given authority. There are plenty of other plots that we coordinate with you so that we don't strike too close to home. That gets your people talking about what's happening. Our staff continues and alludes to their plot points when pressed. Tension builds as audience members struggle with the moral implications of not saying anything. Usually they talk behind our backs and exchange glances. The characters continue to grow the problems between them and walk a fine line to try to cause tension but not to the point that audience members intercede.

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THE CRIME

The leader states that he wants to make a toast to thank your people allowing them to share the evening. He takes a drink of water and dies. At that point the audience is made aware that it is a murder mystery. After all, we don't want them calling the police!

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SOLVING THE CRIME

The comedic detective takes over. Often, this is played by the victim. The detective pulls people up and does a comedy routine to get information out about the crime with the help of the audience. Of course, this plot allows us to take full advantage of your executives. Likewise, the specific plot points of each character are made much clearer to everyone in attendance. Once the suspects are narrowed down, the audience is asked to determine the murderer for the chance to win not-very-expensive prizes!

It should be noted that we need to have very specific conversations ahead of time to make certain that we are solving problems for you and not causing new ones. There should be plenty of alcohol, as this usually drives many in attendance to drink. We will also allow for signals to be provided should you wish us to skip ahead to the murder so as to let the cat out of the bag.
Perfect for teambuilding corporate events, meetings and incentives awards, and company holiday parties!

AMBUSH MURDER MYSTERIES

SOME SCENARIOS

comedian carnage

COMEDIAN CARNAGE

The audience believes that a comedian was hired for the evening and he shows up with his girlfriend. It's all fine until his wife arrives! Similarly, we have a Game Show Host scenario and a Dueling Comedians scenario.

corporate takeover

THE CORPORATE TAKE OVER

Our team appears at your party with the CEO of the company taking over your company. It's a very fun way to face down rumors of problems in the company. After all, if management can joke about it, the rumors must be false!

team building

TEAM BUILDING GONE AMOK

We come in and provide a real team building workshop, or moderate an employee activity. The team builders have problems among them and your employees see the team building group unravel and then help pick up the pieces.

wedding

BRIDE AND THE BARTENDER

The bartender at a rehearsal dinner or reception used to date the bride. Uh oh! Obviously the bride will be in on the mayhem, but it's a way to puncture the stress bubble that often surrounds exchanging vows.

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A CATERED MURDER

Having caterers engaged in an event is perfectly normal. A little less normal is for everyone at the party getting drawn into the drama of the caterers. Their tension leads to homicide followed by a comedic investigation!

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Custom Scenarios

We have the ability to create just about any scenario for your group. We've done all kinds of Keynote Speakers, other entertainers, family members and romantic interests. Simply ask. There is never an obligation until we get a signed contract.

Even though we have those themes, really we customize to you and can develop any scenario. Our cost can fluctuate greatly as we adjust the number of actors and the various skills that they might have to have to meet the needs of your scenario. Simply discuss these options with our director to learn more.
Likewise, the scripts can be adjusted to bring your audience members under suspicion. They can be interrogated and engaged in a roast type of environment. They can be found innocent by the audience with them getting applause. If you prefer, we can keep them as key suspects by using information known about their past to dig them deeper into the murder mystery.

OUR GREEN COMMITMENT While ultimately we serve our clients in the way that they require, we work hard to reduce the carbon footprint of any event. We recycle, utilize local talent when preferable, and look to leave places better than we found them. When we do travel, we take pains to reduce our impact on the environment.

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Because every corporate event and private party is custom designed you have to contact THEY improv directly to receive a quote for your ambush event.
We provide ambush murder mystery dinners throughout the United States, and even beyond! Wherever you might be along the Atlantic Coast, the MidWest, the South, the West Coast, or anywhere else, we stand ready to help your group to have fun. This includes in the big cities, the suburbs, or further outside the urban areas. We do not provide the food or the venue. We come to you and help you to succeed in business without really trying!
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WE COME TO YOU!
We work with groups that are small, medium and large. We also work with people that are in the city, the suburbs, and that are in more rural areas. It never made sense to get our own facilities. We come to a venue of your choosing and this allows you to make your own food and beverage options. In general, you want enough light to see, enough space to move around comfortably, and it should be quiet enough to hear. Everything else can be adjusted to. We also have our insurance in order and can have COIs with your venue as an additional insured, if required.

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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT IS THE OCCASION?

The first step is to determine your needs. This includes potential goals, desires and concerns. The more we know about what has already been decided can allow us to narrow the conversation to approaches that interest you.

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WHAT ARE THE DETAILS? WHERE? WHEN? HOW MANY PEOPLE?

We need to know the city where the event will be as well as what kind of venue might be used. A date, or date range, for when you would like to have this and what time frame you are looking for will help to determine our commitment and availability. Knowing the size of your group, though that will likely just be an estimate, will allow us to choose appropriate options and have a better feel for the resources required.

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DO YOU HAVE A BUDGET IN MIND?

If you know budget limitations, that can allow us to restrict the conversations to those options that will be within your financial constraints. This works in both directions. We don't want to overbuild and propose options that can't be done. Also, we don't want to provide less than we could realizing the resources that could be made available to better achieve your goals.

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CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

We want to hear from you. Call us at 866.219.4386 or email info@theyimprov.com.

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Have to sum the night and the group up in one word...AWESOME! Everyone enjoyed the evening immensely and they couldn't stop talking about the "murder"...this pun is intended...they killed it!

Some of Our Clients

We have worked with over half of the Fortune 500. These are just a few of our high-profile clients that have entertained over the years.

ibm
microsoft
apple
exxon-mobil
coke
wells fargo
mcdonalds
walmart
comcast
berkshire hathaway
bank of america
walgreens
cvs
amazon
att
gm
amerisource
verizon
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