Death Comes to Dinner

Written by R. Aaron Thompson

Produced by Jerri Wiseman

Directed by John Sheridan

Victor Storm cordially invites you to his birthday party at Storm Manor!  Victor is known for his amazing innovations in the espionage industry.  Rub shoulders with the best of the best – agents, officers and operators in this tight knit community and congratulate Victor on his birthday. There is only one problem, Victor will not be attending his party – alive.  Someone has killed him!!

All guests are encouraged to dress up for the mystery, if you are so inclined. You’ll be attending a birthday party with other spies and assassins.

Performances

September 21, October 12 (SOLD OUT!), November 2 and 9 at Oatlands in Leesburg

October 17 at The Branch in Leesburg (SOLD OUT!)

October 19 at ONO Offshore in Chantilly (SOLD OUT!)

October 25 at Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville

October 26 at Hillsborough Vineyards and Brewery in Hillsboro (Dinner a la Carte)

November 10 at Ambiance in Ashburn

November 16 Fundraiser for Help 4 Our Children at StageCoach Theatre Studio in Ashburn (no dinner)

Note

ALL MURDER MYSTERIES ARE WHAT WE WOULD RATE AS PG13. THERE ARE 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.

Oatlands – September 21, October 12 (SOLD OUT), November 2 and 9 (with dinner)
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: $70 + sales tax + $3 ticketing fee = $77.38 per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering. (Menu: Baby Spinach Salad with Dried Tart Cherries, Feta Cheese, and Tomatoes with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing. Roasted Chicken with Pommery Mustard Sauce. Seared Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes and Herb Jus. Grilled Vegetables. Whipped Sweet Potatoes. Chocolate Cake. Coffee and Iced Tea Station.) Beer, wine, and canned sodas will be available for separate purchase.
Ambiance – November 10 (with dinner)
Ambiance, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Doors and dinner buffet start at 5:30pm. Show at 6:15pm. Please arrive at 5:30pm.
Tickets: $80 + sales tax + $3 ticketing fee = $87.80 per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert. [Menu: Greek Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, Feta, Kalamata Olives, Oregano, Lemon Vinaigrette). Ground Beef Skewer. Seasonal Grilled Vegetables. Basmati Rice. Assortment of fresh fruit. Assortment of pastries. Coffee and Tea.] Alcohol and canned sodas will be available for separate purchase.
The Branch – Thursday, October 17 (with dinner) SOLD OUT!
The Branch, 49 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.
Tickets: $95 + sales tax + gratuity per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert. Early bird special $80 + sales tax until October 7th. No alcohol option $70 + sales tax.  [Menu: Starter – Harvest grilled veggies, stuffed mushrooms, fried artichoke hearts and butternut squash hummus, grilled pita points. Paired with a Witches Brew (Pumpkin Spice Expresso Martini).
2nd Course – Pumpkin soup topped with herb croutons and roasted pumpkin seeds. Served alongside a fall garden salad of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, roasted butternut squash cubes and goat cheese served with apple cider vinaigrette. Paired with a Blood Orange Mimosa.
3rd course – 4 oz. Grilled pork chops topped with honey applesauce glaze, served with mushroom risotto and roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon bits. Paired with an Apple Cider Whiskey Sour.
Dessert – House-made pineapple upside down cupcakes, served with raspberry coulis. Paired with Snickers cocktail.]
Additional alcohol and other drinks will be available for separate purchase.
ONO Offshore – October 19 (with dinner) SOLD OUT!
ONO Offshore, 4515 Daly Drive, Suite N, Chantilly, VA 20151
5:30pm Doors and Beverage Tabs open
6:00pm Dinner starts
6:45pm Show starts
Break for dessert. Show resumes after dessert.
Tickets: $55 per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Odd BBQ. [Menu: Choice of smoked pulled pork or smoked chicken thighs and bun. Assemble your own sandwich with choice of BBQ sauce. (A Beyond Brat will be available for those who select a Vegetarian/Vegan Meal.) Macaroni and cheese. Grilled Vegetables. Baked Beans. Brownie or Blondie 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 available for purchase in addition to assorted sodas, tea, and bottled water.
Creek’s Edge Winery – October 25 (with dinner)
Creek’s Edge Winery, 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville, VA 20180
Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner buffet will start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:00pm for seating and drinks.
Tickets: $75 + sales tax + $6.88 fees = $81.88 per person includes the show, dinner and a glass of Creek Edge’s award-winning wine. (Menu: Harvest Salad. Grilled Lemon Chicken. Sliced Beef Tenderloin. Gratin Potatoes. Whipped Potatoes. Seasoned Green Beans. Garlic Rolls. Pumpkin Cheesecake. Coffee and Tea.) Additional wine will be available for separate purchase.

Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard – Oct 26 (dinner purchased separately)

Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard, 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 (+$0.88 service fee) for the show/ Ruby Club members are $30 per person.

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

Fundraiser for Help 4 Our Children at StageCoach Theatre Studio (without dinner) – November 16
StageCoach Theatre Studio, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suite 240 (2nd floor), Ashburn, VA 20147
Doors open at 6:30pm. Show at 7:00pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm to get your seats and purchase drinks.
Tickets: $50 + $3 ticketing fee = $53 per person for the show. Beer, wine, and canned sodas will be available for separate purchase. Desserts from Chantel’s Bakery will also be available for a donation. (Dinner will not be served at this performance.)