June 5th, 2009
Today the mix and mingle murder mystery party has been reinvented. It has been a year in the making, and are proud to announce that new murder mystery maniacs is here. We have been working tirelessly for almost a year to create what we hope will provide the best tools available for both our party hosts and guests. After listening to our customers we have added some key features:
1. An online invitation platform. This will let you send email invitations to your guests to find out who can attend your event. It also allows you to track and monitor the RSVP status of each guest.
2. Online character selection - That’s right folks. You can now pick and choose every character in your event.
3. Digital Costume Delivery. This feature lets the host send the costume ideas to their guests immediately vs. waiting for the crew to print and ship the costume ideas in paper format.
What hasn’t changed is the crew will still be responsible for printing and shipping your entire event. The best part is you just pick the characters, and our team will put it together, and fedex you all the supplies.
Here is a link to the new site - www.host-a-murder.com/invite.html
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May 21st, 2009
Summer is right around the corner. I think it is safe to say that the worst of this economy has passed, and it is time to let your employees know it. The best way to do this is through a summer teambuilder. If you (or your organization) needs help telling your employees that the worst has passed, contact our sales department for more information.
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March 18th, 2009
The fat lady has sung and it is time for everyone involved in the show to celebrate all of their hard work & dedication. We have a few rules and guidelines for throwing a successful murder mystery cast party.
- Step 1 - Pick a Venue. I recommend using the theater or the directors home. If you want to upgrade consider having the event at a bar or restaurant.
- Step 2 - Set a date and time. Many times the cast party is held the closing night of the performance, but you can also schedule it for the following weekend.
- Step 3 - Make your guest list. This list should include the cast and crew, as well as address how many guests each cast member and crew member can bring to the party. You will want people to RSVP to the event so you can order enough characters for everyone to play.
- Step 4 - Pick your scenario that you think will fit the personality of the cast and crew. Depending on your budget the crew maybe able to tailor one of the mysteries to match the theme of the production you just wrapped up.
- Step 5 - Plan your food, drink, and decorations. You can have the event catered or if you prefer make it a potluck and ask everyone to bring something ahead of time. I would recommend including the PotLuck item along with the character each guest will attend. If you are having the event at bar, restaurant, or other venue you will want to confirm ahead of time that you have permission to host the murder mystery. At that time you will want to designate where the crime will take place. The night of the event you will want to set the stage and decorate your crime scene to fit the theme of your mystery.
- Step 6 - About 2 weeks prior to your event you will want to order the party. By then you should have your RSVP’s and can place your order with us over the phone or on-line.
- Step 7 - Once you receive the game supplies you can assign the roles digitally or in person via a formal invitation.
- Step 8 - The night of the party! Once everyone has arrived you need to pass out the final game pieces for everyone to play. Just get the ball rolling and your guests will do the rest. They will get to play the mystery and more importantly remember the fun they had during the show. The murder mystery cast party is a great theme because it allows the cast, crew, and production people to interact.
If you need any more assistance please contact a crew member
here!
Tags: how to host a cast party, murder mystery cast parties, musical cast party, theatre cast party ideas
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March 16th, 2009
April Fools is one of our favorite holidays. In this day and age with the economy on its back, i think this day will welcomed with open arms this year. If you want to give your friends the ultimate April Fools Day Party try hosting a murder mystery party. Tell your friends you are having a regular cocktail party, then drop the crime scene on them. In 2006 we started offering an April Fools Murder Mystery Party and the tradition will live on this year as well. To get more information contact our editor here
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March 11th, 2009
It may seem like a lifetime away but have you given any thought to your holiday party this year? We will be posting many items on the topic. Here are a few ideas coming your way soon:
- Top 10 ways to have a successful holiday party without breaking the bank.
- New holiday party trends
- The 2009 Murder Mystery Maniacs Scenario Line-Up
- A Pot Luck Holiday Party… Would it work for you?
- BYOB… Would it work for you?
Tags: corporate events, corporate holiday parties, holiday party trends
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March 11th, 2009
What are you doing to convey to your employees that things are ok at your organization? I am sure everyone knows that things have slowed down or that the company is cutting back, but what have you done to communicate with your team that their job is secure? That they can feel confident stimulating our economy by purchasing that car, buying that summer home, or going on that vacation.
Don’t forget to have a little fun around your office. It will do wonders to improve your team moral.
Tags: Corporate team builders
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March 10th, 2009
Did you ever wonder why we only get to celebrate halloween once a year? The crew here at murder mystery maniacs have decided to end this tradition, and are going to begin offering Halloween Theme Parties year round. That way if you and your friends (or co-workers) want an excuse to have a halloween theme party, we will have a party created just for you. You can find details on our halloween murder mystery parties here - click here
Tags: halloween party ideas, halloween theme parties
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March 10th, 2009
As many of your know The Susan G Koman Foundation is having their annual walk on June 6th 2009. We did some some research here and it appears that to walk in the cause particpants need to raise nearly $2500. The crew here would love to help any group looking for a unique fundraising ideas to assist them raise money for the Cure. We are hoping to find a few people that are actively involved with the Susan G Koman foundation to assist us with the details. You can get in touch with our Chief Fundraising Specialist - click here or 1.877.213.2423 ext 702
Tags: fundraising ideas, race for the cure
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March 10th, 2009
I know it is a little early to think about Halloween 2009, but we wanted to let you know we are expanding the locations that we offer hosted halloween murder mystery parties. What this means is that if you want to have a murder mystery party, but you don’t want to host the event on your own, we have professional’s that can be found all around the country that will come on-site to host your event. You can see the current locations we offer hosted murder mystery parties here - click here.
Tags: Hosted Events, hosted halloween parties
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March 9th, 2009
Is your son or daughter about to graduate from high school or college? Are you looking for a unique party idea? Then you should have a murder mystery graduation party. For more information contact a specialist via our toll free number 1.877.213.2423 ext 701.
Tags: college graduation, graduation parties, high school graduation
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