A Grave Misunderstanding

Written by R. Aaron Thompson

As Adapted by Betsy Hansen and Russell Silber

Produced by Jerri Wiseman

Directed by Betsy Hansen

Cast: Evie Izdepski, Ilan Komrad, and Russell Silber

Tonight, we of Wollstonecraft Village gather in a candlelight vigil for our two departed teens, Rex and Alaura – to honor the love they had for each other despite their differences. (One was a witch and the other a werewolf.) Why, even their respective families have put aside their feud for this moment of community healing. But wait! Lenore Thornwick believes that their deaths were no accident! With the help of a surfer zombie and a vampire mayor, she’s going to prove it! It’s Dynasty meets The Munsters (with a dash of Romeo and Juliet)! Come join us for: A Grave Misunderstanding!

Murder Meter™ Classic Whodunnit

Performances will be held at area historic venues, restaurants, wineries, and breweries October – November 2026.

Note

ALL MURDER MYSTERIES ARE WHAT WE WOULD RATE AS PG13. THERE IS USUALLY SEXUAL INNUENDO, MILD SWEAR WORDS, AND, OF COURSE, MURDER. IT IS UP TO YOU AS A PARENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WILL BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND A PERFORMANCE. SOME VENUES MAY HAVE AGE RESTRICTIONS.

October 2 at Ambiance Restaurant in Ashburn (with dinner)

October 2 at Ambiance Restaurant in Ashburn

Ambiance, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $80 + sales tax + ticketing fee includes the show, buffet dinner and dessert. [Menu: Greek Salad (Romaine, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta, Olives, Oregano Lemon Vinaigrette). Khachapuri (Puff pastry filled with gouda cheese, feta, and mozzarella). Grilled Chicken Skewers marinated with garlic and ginger. Basmati Rice. Grilled Seasonal Veggies. Fruit Assortment. Pastry Assortment. Coffee & Tea.] A full bar and canned sodas will be available for separate purchase.

Click to make reservations for Ambiance Restaurant.

October 3 at Firefly Cellars Winery in Hamilton (with dinner)

October 3 at Firefly Cellars Winery in Hamilton

Firefly Cellars, 40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton, VA 20158

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $85 per person, plus ticketing fee and sales tax includes the show, catered buffet dinner, dessert, and welcome drink. [Menu: Harvest Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Sugar & Spiced Nuts with Vinaigrette Dressing. “Witch’s” Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Stewed Tomato Ragout. Grilled Sliced Steak with “Zombie Sauce” Herb Demiglace. Sauteed Mixed Vegetables. Roasted Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes. Rolls with Butter. Sweet Potato Pie.] Unsweetened Iced Tea. Coffee. Special meals can be accommodated with 48 hours’ notice. Wine will be available for separate purchase.

Click here to make reservations for Firefly Cellars.

October 4 at Leesburg Junction in Leesburg (with dinner)

Leesburg Junction, 2D Loudoun Street SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 (The entrance is located in the back off Lassiter Way, below Casa de Avila restaurant.)

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $68 per person + $4.55 ticketing fee + sales tax includes the show, buffet dinner and dessert by Casa de Avila. [Menu: Chips with Salsa and Guacamole. Choice of 3 tacos (Grilled Steak, Braised Pork, Slow-cooked Chicken). Refried beans (made with pork lard) and Mexican rice (made with chicken broth). Choice of dessert (churros, tres leches, resas con crema, or chocoflan). Water.] Beverages will be available for separate purchase.

Click here to make reservations for Leesburg Junction.

October 15 at The Branch in Leesburg (with dinner)

October 15 at The Branch in Leesburg

The Branch, 49 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

Doors open for cocktails at 6:00pm.

Dinner buffet will start at 6:30pm.

Show starts at 7:15pm.

Tickets: $123.49 + tax and gratuity per person includes the show, buffet dinner, plated dessert, unlimited soft drinks, and 18% gratuity. Early bird discount is $110.68 if tickets are purchased before September 16. (Menu: coming soon) Signature Cocktails, additional alcoholic beverages, and other drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the evening. Event is for ages 18+.

Click here to make reservations for the October 15 performance at The Branch.

October 16 at Dulles Town Center in Sterling (with dinner)

October 16 at Dulles Town Center in Sterling

Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Suite 222, Dulles, VA 20166

The October 16th performance will be in the vacant storefront between Torrid and Turquoise on the second floor, close to the food court. The November 6th performance location will be announced later and all registered guests will be contacted; it will be inside the mall.

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show will start at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $60 + 6% sales tax + $4.30 ticketing fee per person includes the show plus catered dinner and dessert by Anna Sudha Community Kitchen.

Menu for October 16: Cheese, Cracker, Meat, and Fruit Board. Garden Salad. BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders. Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs. Mini Mac and Cheese Cups. Fruit Cups and Dessert Cups.

Menu for November 6: Charcuterie Board. Mixed Salad. Chicken Puffs. Veggie Sliders. Baked Penne with Meat Sauce. Fruit Cups and Berry Parfaits.

Beverages (bottled water and soft drinks) are included.

Click to make reservations for Dulles Town Center.

October 17 and 18 at Ono Offshore in Chantilly (with meal)

October 17 and 18 at Ono Offshore in Chantilly

Ono Offshore, 4515 Daly Drive, Suite N, Chantilly, VA 20151

October 17:

5:30pm Doors and Beverage Tabs open

6:00pm Dinner starts

6:45pm Show starts

October 18 Matinee:

12:30pm Doors and Beverage Tabs open

1:00pm Lunch starts

1:45pm Show starts

There will be a 15-20-minute intermission.

Tickets: Saturday evening $64 plus ticketing fee and sales tax includes the show, catered dinner, and dessert.

Sunday lunch $60 plus ticketing fee and sales tax includes the show, catered lunch, and dessert.

Menu: Crispy or soft shell tacos with your choice of seasoned beef or shredded chicken. Served with sides of lettuce, cheese, jalapeños, pico de gallo, and sour cream to make your own tacos. Served with Spanish rice, beans, chips, and salsa. Assorted Cookies for Dessert.

Beverages are not included in the ticket price. Guests will be able to open a tab for the self-serve beer wall with 4 craft beer options from Ono Brewing Company. There will also be hard seltzer and wine available for purchase in addition to assorted sodas, tea, and bottled water.

Click here to make reservations for the October 17 performance at 5:30pm OR the October 18 performance at 12:30pm at Ono Offshore.

October 22 Private performance

“A Grave Misunderstanding” is available for private bookings for groups of 35 people or more. Please contact us at info@stagecoachtc.com or call us at 571-477-9444 to discuss this and other entertainment options for your group.

October 23 Private Performance

October 24 at Casanel Winery in Leesburg (with dinner)

October 24 at Casanel Winery

Casanel Winery, 17956 Canby Road, Leesburg, VA 20175

6:30pm Doors open and dinner buffet starts.

7:15pm Show starts.

There will be a 15-20-minute intermission.

Tickets: $77 plus ticketing fee and sales tax / $72 for Wine Club members plus ticketing fee and sales tax (see Casanel Winery for promo code) includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering.

(Menu: Romaine Salad with Roasted Mushrooms, Feta Cheese, and Tomatoes with Vinaigrette Dressing. Herb Roasted Chicken with Shallot Sauce. Seared Salmon with “Zombie” Saffron Sauce. Sauteed Mixed Seasonal Vegetables. Spinach & Herb “Witch’s” Rice. Rolls with Butter. Pumpkin Cheesecake. Unsweetened Iced Tea. Coffee.) Special meals can be accommodated with 48 hours’ notice. Wine will be available for separate purchase.

Click here to make reservations at Casanel Winery.

October 25 at Oatlands in Leesburg (with dinner)

October 25 at Oatlands in Leesburg

Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $80 + sales tax + ticketing fee

Includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering. [Menu: Fall Green Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, Carrots, and Croutons with Ranch and Vinaigrette Dressings. Blackened Chicken with House Made “Zombie Sauce” (Creole Gravy). Roasted Sliced Pork Loin with “Witch’s” Herb Demi. Roasted Mixed Vegetables. Whipped Potatoes. Rolls with Butter. Apple Cake. Coffee and Iced Tea Station.] Wine, beer, and mixed drinks will be available for separate purchase.

Click here to make reservations for Oatlands.

October 29 at The Branch in Leesburg (with dinner)

October 29 at The Branch in Leesburg

The Branch, 49 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

Doors open for cocktails at 6:00pm.

Dinner buffet will start at 6:30pm.

Show starts at 7:15pm.

Tickets: $123.49 + tax and gratuity per person includes the show, buffet dinner, plated dessert, unlimited soft drinks, and 18% gratuity. Early bird discount is $110.68 if tickets are purchased before September 29. (Menu: coming soon) Signature Cocktails, additional alcoholic beverages, and other drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the evening. Event is for ages 18+.

Click here to make reservations for the October 29 performance at The Branch.

October 30 Hillsborough Winery in Hillsboro (food ordered separately)

October 30 at Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard (food purchased separately)

Hillsborough Winery, 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132

Please arrive at 5:00pm to order dinner. The show starts at 5:30pm.

Tickets: $35 per person + ticketing fee for the show / Ruby Club members are $30 per person

Estate wines, craft beers, and food from Bora Bora’s Brick Oven are available for separate purchase.

Click here for reservations for Hillsborough Winery.

November 1 at Ahso Restaurant in Brambleton (with dinner)

Ahso Restaurant, 22855 Brambleton Plaza #108, Brambleton, VA 20148

Doors and dinner start at 5:30pm with drinks and your first two courses. The show will begin after your entrees are received then dessert will be served during intermission. We anticipate this event will go until around 10:00pm.

Tickets: $105 + fees per person includes the show, plated dinner, and dessert. Wine, beer and cocktails will be available for separate purchase. This event works best when we have your dinner selections ahead of time. Ahso Restaurant will reach out with the menu a few days after booking to get your app, entree and dessert selections. Beverages can be ordered in the restaurant.

Limited seat availability.

Make your reservations for Ahso Restaurant here. (link coming soon)

November 6 at Dulles Town Center in Sterling (with dinner)

November 6 at Dulles Town Center in Sterling

Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Suite 222, Dulles, VA 20166

The storefront for the November performance will be announced at a later date and will be inside the Dulles Town Center.

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show will start at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $60 + 6% sales tax + $4.30 ticketing fee per person includes the show plus catered dinner and dessert by Anna Sudha Community Kitchen. [Menu: coming soon.] Beverages (bottled water and soft drinks) are included.

Click to make reservations for Dulles Town Center.

November 7 at Oatlands in Leesburg (with dinner)

November 7 at Oatlands in Leesburg

Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $80 + sales tax + ticketing fee