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Walt Frasier

Category: Murder Mystery

  • THE NOT SO GILDED AGE GILDED AGE – Clue Party of The Week, Massive Discount…

    THE NOT SO GILDED AGE GILDED AGE – Clue Party of The Week, Massive Discount…

    THE NOT SO GILDED AGE is a murder mystery clue party character game that takes inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe HOUSE OF USHER and Shakespeare ROMEO & JULIET set in 1892.

    Order 20 Character Digital Down Today, 1/3/26, for Just $5 and Host a DIY Party Tonight (reg $50)

    FYI… This is possibly my favorite scripts I have written. I charge $800+ to show up with printed scripts and clues, answer sheets and my new murder boards, and pens… AKA everything but the red string! We also bring prizes for top detectives OR the murder if they get away with the crime AND BEST ACTOR & BEST COSTUME awards, so encourage folks to dress up and play along!

    EMAIL to book this or another one of my shows, or let me write a new show for your imagined theme! I am based in Manhattan, and weekly travel to events DC to Boston but I also have detectives now based in Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond, Chicago and San Francisco. OR order the 20.character box / digital download and hire an actor locally anywhere in the world. We can also customize a box/pdf download for your guests list. Email for those rates!

    You can order the 20 character box mailed to you anywhere USA for as little as $100. This digital download of the 20 character set is available.anywhere your internet service can reach just $50. HOWEVER FOR TODAY ONLY, I am practically giving it away for $5. Every week I am going to do a similar deal with one of my scripts, or books. Stay tuned.

    WHAT’S A CLUE PARTY?

    Invite your friends…

    Order the box, digital download or hire one of our detectives. Invite your friends. Encourage all to dress for the theme.

    As each guest arrives they receive an invitation addressed to their character and instructed to review but not to share any details until the game starts. Inside each finds their character bio, written in 1st person (they can literally read off the page if not feeling up to some improvisation), and THREE unique clues about other characters.

    FYI The prefab DIY kits include 20 characters but we customize shows for 300+ guests.Up to 40 or so EVERYONE plays a character. For larger events we recommend 20 guests become the “actors” while everyone splits up into teams of detectives. Great for corporate team building.

    SPEED DATING FOR SUSPECTS

    Each guest is double cast as their character AND a deputized detective! After the host reads the introduction to the show, presenting the crime scene location and type of weapon used, everyone inteogates each other, collecting story and clues that lead to a single murderer. But beware of red herrings and human nature.

    THE FINAL REVEAL

    The show ends with everyone filling out answer sheets with their best guest for WHO DID IT, WHERE, HOW & WHY? (Murderer, Location, Weapon and Motive). If no one guests correctly we name the perp THE WINNER. Make sure folks vote for best actor and costume and give them the Award Winning Speech moment.

    The NOT So Gilded Age Story…

    Nearly 14 month ago, I was hired to create an original show around the theme, Gothic Garden Soiree, based on the venue selected for the event. The result is my show, The NOT So Guild Age, a multicharacter murder mystery clue party. The event was a huge success. Especially as EVERY guest committed to their roles.

    The key to the Gothic aesthetic that became the backdrop of the greatest horror stories – Frankenstein, Dracula, Jeckle & Hyde, etc – is the crumbling of centuries old castles, cleaned up with lush draperies, oil lamps, candles, and lush gardens including many tropical varieties brought back to Europe and America from expeditions to Africa, Asia, Polynesia, South America, etc.

    The aristocracy of the late Victorian Era lived large while the masses suffered the shadows of the industrial revolution. This is the world that gave birth to true legends like Jack the Ripper as well as Literary legends like Sherlock Holmes.

    Our story starts at the engagement party for two young loves from two rival families, BOTH former titans of industry – one making their fortune off Whale Oil Lamps, the other from Beeswax Candles.

    But our story takes place 10 years after Edison turned on electric lights in New York City and both families are crumbling and the aging stone palaces slowly are becoming the future crypts.

    Some names will survive. We still have streets and neighborhoods and institutions named after Astor, Vanderbilt and Carnegie.

    But come the turn of the century, no one will remember Beatrice Shaw (no relation) of Shaw Wicks. Today, no one mourns the passing of The Vale family, or their one time international monopoly on Whale Blubber lamps and the oil that kept the world lit for over 100 years.

  • DIY Murder Mystery Kit: 1920s Speakeasy Clue Party Game

    DIY Murder Mystery Kit: 1920s Speakeasy Clue Party Game

    We have amazing Clue Party shows. Hire one of our professional actors, or use one of our prefab scripts to throw your own event. For live events, we can work with up to 50 guests and we customize the scripts to your RSVP list. We handle all the printing, pens, prizes and a top actor to lead the festivities. EMAIL for dates and rates on live events!

    1920’s Speakeasy Murder Mystery

    Politicians, High Society and Organize all clink glasses at The Cat’s Meow, your town’s worst kept secret during Prohibition.

    Click Here Just $20 thru 12/1/25

    Turn your next event into an immersive Murder Mystery party with Murder2Nite.com DIY kits.

    Everyone at your party is a suspect, a character in the story, as well as deputized detective charged with mingle with other guests, collecting story and clues and solving the crime.

    Every digital download is filled with original characters, complete with biographies/scripts, clues, answer sheet template, character checklist and more. Every kit includes THREE potential outcomes, with sealed solutions and corresponding game introduction and how to play instructions. (Upon receiving kit, immediately print out solution pages and sealed, folding over twice)

    Turn your home, office or any venue into the perfect murder mystery theater with simple decorations. accessories and costumes.

    Ask about hiring one of our professional detectives to help make the night memorable. We customize the character to your specific guest list up to 50. We also have full Murder Mystery Dinner Theater shows, and dozens of other scripts / themes.

    • Order your DIY Clue Party Kit today!
    • Download & Print the Scripts and other materials. Any paper will due, but you can add some character with mock parchment paper or other fun designs.
    • Print extra copies of the answer sheets and character checklists, at least 1 per player or team.
    • Immediately seal the solution sheets. No envelope required if you trust your guests. They fold over twice to hide the final reveal.
    • If you don’t trust your cheating friends and family, you can add a little tape or sticker to seal 😉
    • Fold up the character sheets to create mock invitations.

    PRE GAME

    • As your guests arrive, distribute character invitations. Instruct all to review their character information over drinks and snacks but refrain from sharing before the game starts.
    • Distribute answer sheets, character checklists and pens.
    • When it’s time to start, either read the Introduction, which announces the scenario and murder OR, play the corresponding video, if available. There is a QR code on the solution sheets.

    GAME PLAY

    • GAME PLAY #1 Speed Dating for Clues: Instruct every character to mix and mingle with every guest, sharing character bios and clues.
    • GAME PLAY #2 Public Declarations: One at a time, have every guest share their character script, written in first person, folks can literally read off the page. OR they are welcome to paraphrase and go off script. Then, mingle and collect clues.
    • Deliberations: Either individually or in small teams (often couples, etc), players can now sort out the clues.
    • Final Solutions: Either collect all the answers sheets and have one play detective, reading the answers OR have each team read their answers aloud.
    • Final Reveals: You can now open and read the final solution for your game, make sure it’s the corresponding solution to the introduction used as there are three potential combinations.
    • OSCAR / TONY / EMMY WINNING SPEECHES: The final piece of the puzzle are the BEST ACTOR & BEST COSTUME awards.

    PRIZES

    Optional: pick up some prizes. At our shows, we get fun things from Five Below, Including Murder Mystery games, candy, season kitsch and more. Rarely, folks go a little bigger. If this is a corporate team building function, maybe gift cards from Starbucks or similar.

  • CAT’S MEOW: 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery Clue Party

    CAT’S MEOW: 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery Clue Party

    It’s the 1920s and the Cat’s Meow is the hottest gin joint in town. As the favorite watering hole of politicians, socialites and criminal bosses, the Cat’s Meow is your community’s worst kept secret. With so many bigger than life characters in close quarters, it was only a matter of time before petty disputes become cold blooded murder. 

    • CLUE PARTY: You and your guests are the suspects led by our TOP Detective. We come with a character bio and a set of clues for each guest (usually best for 10-40ppl), answer sheets, pens and prizes. Everyone is suspect and detective, mingling, collecting clues, discovering secret motives, and more. Be a part of your very own KNIVES OUT or AGATHA CHRISTIE style ensemble murder movie.
    • MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: Four or more professional actors, answer sheets, pens and prizes! Great for 20-200+. For larger events we recommend larger cast.
    • MURDER IN A BOX: Throw your very own CLUE PARTY! Get a set of clues, multiple game variations and solutions to replay numerous times. Starting at just $50.
    • EMAIL for dates and rates!

    Get Costumes, Props & Decorations shipped overnight via Amazon

    Have Fun, Be Creative but don’t over think it. Less is more. Share these links with your guests. Everyday can be Halloween thanks to online costume stores. HOT TIP: Check out the pictures for ideas then check the back of your closet. You might find something you can accessorize – a dress, a vest, etc. Also, make a trip to your local thrift shops and vintage stores. Theater folk find amazing hidden gems there.

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  • Madcapped Mysteries – The most original murder mystery show EVER!!!

    Book this show anywhere in New York City and surrounding counties (Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, anywhere New Jersey) for just $500! November/ December almost SOLD OUT!!! Winter filling up fast!!!

    Experience the most original mystery show ever conceived! Now one of our top selling events this show is perfect for any group, venue and/or budge. Our top detective and your guests collaboratively craft a completely unique story, with everyone becoming a character within the narrative.

    This 45-75 minute improvised immersive experience is perfect for after dinner, cocktails, or any occasion where you want to spark creativity and laughter. It’s now our #1 selling show!

    Email not for dates & rates or full out form below!

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    Improv Theater LLC is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Cushman Wakefield, Google, Merck, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Bank of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Disney, American Express, WeWork, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more including 1000s of public and private events in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska….

    Past College/University campuses include SUNY Farmingdale, Molloy University, Montclair State University, Bloomberg College, High Point University, Williams College, Lynchburg College, Southern New Hampshire, Princeton, Georgetown, Vaughn, Roger Williams, Ferris State and Hastings, Columbia, Coopers Union, NYU, Hofstra, Pace, College Misericordia, University of Vermont, Mount Ida College, Stone Hill University, John Jay…

    Walt Frasier

    With over 30 years of experience in theater, comedy, and television, Walt Frasier is the Artistic Director of Improv Theater LLC, a leading edutainment center known for its high-impact comedy shows and workshops. His extensive career includes performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Walt has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains, Netflix’s Lilyhammer, and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band, in addition to numerous commercials, industrials, and live performances worldwide.

  • 1920s Roaring 20s Jazz, Speakeasy, Organized Crime & Murder Mystery

    1920s Roaring 20s Jazz, Speakeasy, Organized Crime & Murder Mystery

    I love doing 1920s Murder Mystery shows.

    Early on I loved old MGM musicals about the 1920s, vaudeville and burlesque by Bob Hope, Gene Kelly and others. As a teen I played trumpet and piano in Jazz bands, including dixieland ensembles with my father (a) trombone player. Later in college, as I switched to theater, mostly Broadway & Opera, I performed in many “jazzy” shows, learning how to Tap Dance, swing and sing.

    In my 20s, I fell in love with the Godfather 2 and the history of Irish and Italian New York “families”. Part Sheehan & Murphy, I am a descendant from Irish Americans on both sides of the family. As an opera singer, I fell in love with great Italian food. Since 2012 I have been playing Santa Claus on Arthur Ave, the REAL Little Italy of New York.

    Combine all that, and 20+ years in Improv Comedy, completely immersing myself in a speakeasy or similar show just seems right. Perhaps the most natural next step in my career.

    These days I run 2-3 Murder Mysteries every week, from Clue Parties to full blown dinner theater style shows. I’m on the road 2-10 hours a day. I’m eating a lot of great event food.

    It’s not for everyone, but I love it. And like my improv comedy shows, any given night I get to play, using my talents as a singer, actor, dancer and comic. Sometimes I even get to play a little piano, or sing an Italian song with my uke.

    If you’re looking for something different, our shows are incredibly unique. Especially my Madcapped Mysteries and original Clue Parties that get your guests playing zany characters.

    Just like my improv shows and workshops, my mission is to spread joy and laughter, while building communities. In every show, I get a moment to be a fly on the wall, watching the fruits of our labors, as folks deliberate final solutions to the mysteries. Watching folks smile, rise to the challenges, collaborating with each other…. it’s what keeps me going at 2am driving home from some remote town upstate, Boston, DC, Pennsylvania or similar long-distance destination. The drives there are always gorgeous and the rides home are always long. But the 2-3 hours we get to entertain… priceless!

    We bring interactive, immersive entertainment to venues, homes and offices for any occasion. We have shows for any budget, group size and / or venue. Let our detectives lead your team / family of suspects or engage our entire team of zany characters. Let us turn your restaurant into a murder mystery dinner theater. We are ready to serve up the crime drama.

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