Michael O'Connor

One of the questions that floats around often after one of our murder mysteries is whether it's strange performing in front of people we know. The answer? Absolutely. Not because we don't appreciate the support. In fact, seeing familiar faces in the audience means the world to us. Friends, family, regulars from our weekly events, and people who have followed Crit & Ale since the beginning are a huge part of why we get to do what we love. But immersive theater creates a challenge that...

When people see me at one of our events, they usually see someone who’s constantly moving. Maybe I’m hosting Music Bingo and keeping the room laughing between songs. Maybe I’m welcoming guests to one of our themed parties. Maybe I’m running around making sure every detail of an event comes together exactly the way we envisioned it. Maybe I’m behind the scenes, answering emails, building marketing campaigns, writing social media posts, or planning what’s next for Crit & Ale. What they don’t...

Ask someone what a murder mystery is and they’ll usually describe the same thing: a crime, a collection of clues, and a group of people trying to figure out whodunit. While that’s technically true, it misses the reason murder mysteries have remained popular for generations. The mystery isn’t the product. The experience is. At Crit & Ale, we’ve watched hundreds of people participate in mystery events. Written many complex and simple storylines alike in our time hosting and have come to find...