While there are many great opportunities in the city of Albuquerque to see a play (some of the main theaters for this being Popejoy Hall and the Keva Auditorium), finding one that also has dinner and a show is a bit of a challenge. Of the few options for dinner theater in town, there is one specific one that is both entertaining as well as interactive. The must-see dinner theater is the “Spy House’s Murder Mystery Dinner Event.”
The dinner is hosted at the historic bed and breakfast of “The Spy House,” nestled in a small neighborhood of the downtown district. The “Spy House” conducts a monthly dinner theater adventure, allowing people to not only see a show but to become the show itself.
The evening involves a script that guests follow along with as the character they have been assigned to, the script written around a murder plot where guests must work together in solving the crime. Guests stay in character throughout the entire evening, adding in their own personal spin to the character descriptions given as they enter the bed and breakfast.
The dinner event starts with having guests gather for appetizers and drinks to help break the ice. This is the time to introduce your character to the room and become more comfortable with the event in general. The actual dinner comes next, having drinks continue to flow and an exhilarating dialogue going as you follow the established script, learning different pieces of information to help solve the “murder” at the end.
The food is very good, keeping a historic feel with the courses and staying simple for all participants to enjoy. The wait-staff are extremely attentive, keeping your glasses full and your experience exciting. The script is light and entertaining, allowing all characters to participate and be a part of the show. This dinner theater is fun, fresh, and for 3 hours it allows people to step out of their “norm” to truly enjoy their evening.
Different packages are offered for the event, as well as for the bed and breakfast itself. The dinner starts at $55 per person, but this includes everything with it (drinks, food, and the experience). For further information, visit their website or even contact the owners themselves with questions/inquiries: www.albuquerquebedandbreakfasts.com. If you truly want an experience with your dinner theater outing, this is definitely the place to go.