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Slay, Queen: A Homecoming Horror Story
Murder Mystery | Musical | Slasher | 90s Retro
Dead Beats & Co. Presents:
It’s 1995, and Woods Valley High is reviving its annual homecoming - this year at the historic (and infamous) Holbrooke Hotel. But the town can’t seem to shake its bloody past.
In 1980, the night of the homecoming dance ended in tragedy when newly crowned queen Alicia Appleseed was found murdered in her hotel suite. The prime suspect, young hotel clerk Joe Jenkins, was convicted and spent twenty years behind bars. He swore his innocence, and the evidence was always thin, but the town branded him a killer. This month, Joe walks free.
Now, on the 15th anniversary of that infamous night, the school has decided to bring homecoming back to the Holbrooke Hotel. Principal Harry Higgins assures the community it will be a safe and celebratory evening, with help from Coach Chadwick, guidance counselor Meredith Meadows, and a colorful cast of students.
The night promises dinner, dancing, and the crowning of the king and queen… but with tensions high and old wounds reopened, will it be a night of nostalgia or the next chapter in the dance’s murderous legacy?
Your ticket includes:
A decadent plated dinner service in the haunted ballroom
An individual game board to track clues, suspects, and alibis throughout the night
A front-row seat to a chilling, interactive murder mystery where anyone could be the killer
90’s homecoming dress is highly encouraged! Best dressed will receive a special prize.
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Written by Ryan Wink & Cody Enicke
Directed by Cody Enicke
Executive Production: Robert Rushin
Creative Prouduction: Yasmine Shilha
Stage Management: Holli Hiraoka
What is included in my ticket price?
Each ticket includes: admission to the show, player game-board, and three-course plated dinner service provided by the National Exchange Hotel.
What time should I arrive?
Doors will open at 7:00pm for shows on Friday, and Saturday. Doors will open at 6pm on Wednesday and Sunday. It is highly recommended to arrive with enough time to walk-thru the pre-show scenes before the show begins at 6:30pm / 7:30pm.
I saw a previous installment of this show at the National or the Holbrooke, is this the same show?
No. This is an entirely new storyline and script! You may see some of the actors but all have been cast into new and exciting roles.
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Played by Artemis Arthur
Played by Judy Merrick
Played by Amber Busse
Played by Sarah Meyers
Played by Cody Enicke
Played by Kay Hight
Played by Vicki Colombo
Played by Robert Rushin
Played by Ryan Wink
Played by Cosmo Merryweather
We are a group of independent artists who strive to create all-original, immersive murder mystery events served with a side of culinary indulgence. Our productions fuse razor-sharp storytelling, live musical performances, and fully interactive theater with the sophistication of a fine dining experience.
From the moment you step into the historic National Exchange Hotel or the Holbrooke Hotel, you’re not just attending a show... you’re stepping into another world. Guests dine alongside suspicious strangers, overhear dangerous secrets, and unravel deadly plots, all while savoring a chef-curated menu designed to heighten every twist and turn of the night.