Interactive theater is a revolution in entertainment. It’s a fast-growing new genre that combines audience participation, improvisation, and drama in many inventive forms. This is so much more than just mime or stand-up comedy. It’s a kind of performance art that uses improvisation and audience participation to create a unique experience for the audience. The concept of interactive theater is simple. It’s an immersive form of storytelling. In this case, the audience is not passive observers but participants—they get to make decisions and take part in the story.

Traditional plays and movies are one-way entertainment where the audience only has a passive role. The conventional theater has a set script and puts the audience at arm’s length from the production. Traditional plays are usually based on some form of historical fact, while musicals often have their own stories and plots. There are no rules. However, it is up to the play’s creators to decide how they want to tell their story.

In contrast, interactive theater allows you to engage and interact with the actors and the story in a way that traditional theater does not. The goal is to get people more involved with the show, which makes them feel like they are part of it. Interactive theater puts the audience squarely in action. It often invites them to participate by interacting with cast members to solve mysteries, compete in games or escape rooms, or just have fun.

Interactive theater can take the form of anything from a one-person show to an elaborate production with multiple actors and props. It is all about your participation. The actors will tell you what to do, but they want you to go beyond that. They want you to start thinking on your feet and make decisions on the spot. They want you to take ownership of the show by becoming part of it as an ensemble member or audience member. Participants can be more expressive through actions rather than just listening or reading lines off a script. The idea behind the interactive theater is to allow people to participate, which would otherwise be inaccessible to them. It’s about the chance to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Interactive theater is a fresh new take on performance that draws fans of all ages and backgrounds. The interactive theater has been around for decades, but its popularity has increased dramatically in recent years because of its versatility and ability to engage audiences in new ways. If you’ve never experienced interactive theater before, and in particular murder mysteries, it might be surprising to see how quickly you get swept up in the fun!

Whether your interest is in murder mysteries, game shows, jeopardy-style contests, or trivia, many forms of interactive theater do an excellent job of engaging audiences with thought-provoking material and creative storylines.

One of the most famous forms of interactive theater is the murder mystery. These plays are often presented as dinner theater or dinner parties where guests are invited to dress up and participate in a fun night out. In these performances, actors play their roles while guests act out their parts. The audience is given clues throughout the performance to help solve the crime before it’s too late! Murder mystery games are a fun way to learn about crime, criminals, and the legal system. The games can be played in pairs or in teams; they involve reading audience questions, discovering clues, and solving the mystery.

But murder mystery doesn’t always have to be a live performance. Virtual murder mysteries have become super popular because they allow participants across the country to interact and play together. In a virtual murder mystery, everyone gets to be part of the story unfolding before them. Participants at home are encouraged to help solve the crime before their eyes. The experience is immersive and interactive, making you feel like you’re there in person. You can even choose different characters and play detective by following clues, interrogating suspects, and solving puzzles.

Virtual murder mysteries are perfect for team buildings or corporate events—it’s easy to set up and works well with groups of people from all walks of life. The virtual theater company does the work for you. They get to play act and be your guide as you and your team work together to try to solve the murder mystery. There are no special skills required and anyone can participate!

Live in Theater is your best partner to enjoy virtual murder mysteries as well as provide amazing virtual team building events. We offer an extensive range of virtual murder mystery plays that you and your team can enjoy.

• Murder in La La Land, set in the Golden Age of Hollywood and reveals the illusions of showbusiness and stars iconic celebrities from cinematic history.
• Murder at River Crossing Book Club, set in a fictionalized deep south town, River Crossing, Carolina.
• Mission Athena, SABOTAGED!, set during the Cold War in Cape Canaveral, Florida, during the 1960s heated space race. 
• Wrestle Rally ‘86, set in the late 80s of professional wrestling extravaganza, features a female fighter. 
• Lombardi Case 1975, set in the underbelly of New York City in the 1970s, Manhattan Lower East Side.
• The Ryan Case 1873, set in 19th century NYC at the infamous Five Points (unsolved crime), this show, in particular, is our pick for corporate team-building.
• Mean Queens, set in Brookville University on Halloween night, this show is like a true-crime podcast come to life.

Our virtual murder mystery packages also include an immersive virtual murder mystery experience that will make it feel like you are in the crime scene! Our professional actors will help build up suspense and anticipation as you wait for the next clue or suspect to be revealed.

If you are interested in one of our virtual murder mystery plays for your next team building activity, contact us today. We’ll help you find the perfect murder mystery show for your next corporate event, party, or celebration!