THEY
improv Comedy can be Murder in Tampa Bay ! ! !
Frequently Asked Questions
A
THEY improv Tampa Bay murder mystery event customized for your
group has proven to be perfect for teambuilding
corporate events, weddings, family gatherings, dinners or
charity fundraisers! So
exactly what is a murder mystery and what does it entail?
To answer this, and more specific questions, we have assembled
a list of frequently asked questions here, along with appropriate
answers.
Q: Do you perform public shows?
A: Most of our shows are private parties and corporate events.
We do not have a regular venue where you can participate in
public shows. The rare opportunities we do have for public shows
are highly sought after and often sell out. If you would like
to hear about these rare opportunities when the occur, simply
sign up for our mailing list and mention a desire for our mystery
shows. If you are a restaurant or hotel owner that would like
to discuss having a quality show in your venue, contact us.
We are capable of generating a lot of interest in your venue
and are reasonably priced.
Q: You say that you customize shows, how customized are they?
A: Every script is unique and written for the show and group
involved. There may be certain elements that have been repeated
over the years, but we tailor directly to you. Additionally,
all of our performers have years of improvisational training
and public performances under their belt. This means that their
improv skills are fully taken advantage of and can react to
the situations around them. Literally, we could not perform
the same show twice even if we tried.
Q:
What makes a THEY improv Murder Mystery different from others?
A: THEY improv stands out in the murder mystery business in
a lot of ways. The most obvious is that the cast of THEY improv
is comprised of some of the top improvisational comedy talent.
This means that the show not only has a great interactive experience
for the audience, but that the entire cast adjusts to the changing
needs and comedic energy of the group involved. Secondly, THEY
improv never forgets that the emphasis is on entertainment,
not on mystery. The show is designed to entertain the audience
more than perplex them. To that effect, we push the murder back
in the plot allowing for a larger amount of audience interaction
and fun prior to the murder and a shorter interrogation time.
In some shows the detective is the star. In ours, the comedy
is. Thirdly, some murder mystery companies try to beat the audience
and not even give out the prizes. THEY improv guarantees that
someone will have been correct in their solution of the murder
mystery for our full shows. There are a lot of ways we're different.
The best way for you to find out how is to contact us for a
show and see for yourself.
Q: Is your material appropriate for younger or sensitive
audience members?
A: Younger or more sensitive audience members should have no
problem enjoying a night of fun and clean comedy when THEY improv
takes the stage. We are predisposed to performing clean comedy
shows. If, however, we are requested to become more lively in
our performance, we may do so. After all, our murder mysteries
are custom-tailored for the audience involved.
Q:
I have a small group, can I have you perform for us?
A: Smaller groups can get cost-prohibitive for murder mysteries,
but THEY improv may still be able to help. Although we custom-tailor
scripts and bring 4-8 actors to work on your event for a full
murder mystery, we do have other options. After all, on a per-person
basis this can get quite expensive. Besides our Game Shows or
Improv Comedy Show options which are more cost conscious, THEY
improv has made an arrangement with a murder mystery company
to provide self-run mysteries for those on a budget. For a cost
of just a little over $10 per person and a nominal fee for an
actor, you can have a murder mystery provided with your guests
playing the characters involved and a member of THEY improv
helping you run the event. Contact us about this option or to
find out what other options THEY improv can provide.
Q: What is interactive as opposed to immersive?
A: Generally, when someone refers to a show being interactive,
it means that the performers will talk to the audience, either
to get input or a reaction. Because interactive is a term used
and understood in the industry, we tend to use the term incorrectly.
Our shows are more accurately referred to as immersive. An immersive
performance is where our actors fully participate in the audience
experience and can be mistaken as audience members. Some audience
members can also be confused with performers. This immersive
experience enhances the entire event and increases the involvement
of the audience members to the point of maintaining full attention.
Q: Are your murder mysteries like a play?
A: While we prefer the immersive experience, we can perform
"Presentational Murder Mysteries." This is performed
on a stage or raised area with sound system like a play and
with limited audience interaction. This is usually done for
much larger groups and is more heavily scripted. This tends
to have a higher cost because of the writing involved.
Q: What kind of venues are you available to perform in?
A: THEY improv is capable of performing anywhere. After all,
we are improvisational. We are used to making do and reacting
to what is at hand. Generally we perform in banquet spaces,
dining rooms, hotels, restaurants, conference centers and theaters.
The question usually comes down to an ability to be seen and
heard by the audience. The real answer is that you should contact
us if you have a venue that you have a question about and we
are certain that we can find a way to make it work.
Q:
You don't seem to be located near me, can you still perform
for us?
A: THEY improv is one of the fastest growing murder mystery companies
in the country. Right now we provide murder mystery shows in Southwest
Florida including Tampa, St. Pete, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs,
Fort Myers, Sarasota, Bradenton and even Orlando as well as the
surrounding areas. We are also elsewhere in the country with new
locations being added and coming soon, so you should simply ask
and we might already be there. Additionally, we can serve other
areas with a slight charge for travel that may have us still your
least expensive option. And if we are not the least expensive?
Isn't having the best worth it?
Q: What are your prices
for a show?
A: Because every event is custom
designed you have to contact THEY improv directly to receive
a quote for your event. Prices range based on the costs for
a show. The more actors, the more props, the larger the event,
the more the writing, the higher the cost. The self-run events
can run anywhere from $500-1,000 based on number of people.
Dinner shows can cost anywhere from $1,500-$5,000. Presentational
Shows can cost anywhere from $2,500-$7,500. These are just rough
ranges and can vary greatly based on clients needs. The prices
are also independent of venue, food and technical equipment
such as lights and sound. Contact us for a detailed quote.
Q: Are there gunshots at your shows?
A: Based on the desires of the client, we may have gunshots
(blanks, of course), stabbings, etc. All such things are usually
done to comedic effect and may require authorization of the
venue and appropriate security staffs. Likewise, the Client
must indemnify us and indicate to potential guests with any
conditions the inherent issues or concerns.
