Who Killed Jolly Roger – An Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Experience

“Hoist the sails me hearties, there’s mystery on the high seas!”

Directed by Talya Conroy, Who Killed Jolly Roger by Robert J. Leblanc isn’t just another murder mystery—it’s an immersive experience.

Six months after a historic combined raid on a Spanish galley, the crews of five ships meet in the Tavern of Blackguard’s Bay to divvy the treasure. Each crew is led by a Captain of ill repute. The night takes a turn to the sinister when the self-proclaimed Pirate King tries to swindle the rest. In “Who Killed Jolly Roger?” you’ll be whisked away to a den of pirates and thieves, bawdy shanties, and murder! There are four suspects over a dead man’s chest, can you uncover who killed Jolly Roger?

​Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to dress in pirate themed attire and will be entered into a costume contest. There are also opportunities for guests to participate in the show, join in a 50/50 pirates cash booty giveaway and bid on the looted silent auction treasurers.  The grub provided by Boyd and Parker consists of passed hors d’oeuvres, salad, entrée and dessert.

Tickets are $95 per person, with an early bird discount of $85.00 through January 13th. Table reservations (eight seats) are also available. Who Killed Jolly Roger? presented by the ARTfactory February 16 in the Wind River Theater at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas.

Open Bar (Credit Only)

Audience interaction encouraged. We are looking for atmospheric performers. These characters move from table to table during the between scene breaks talking up the rumors. Atmospheric characters are allowed to create their own characters, with the approval of the director or show-runner to help build and maintain the atmosphere of the event. If you are interested, please contact Kimberly Kemp at kimberly@virginiaartfactory.org or call (703) 330-2787.

Ticket sales end at midnight on 2/1/25.

Standard Admission: $95 (Early Bird Price $85 until 1/15/2025) includes 4 course meal, and the show.

Reserved table for 8: $750 Guaranteed seating with entire party with two bottles of wine for the table, 4 course meal, and the show.

Table Sponsor (8 Seats): $1000 Guaranteed seating with entire party, two bottles of wine for the table, signage at the event, announcement at the event, sponsor name mentioned in performance and listed in the program, 4 course meal, and the show .

Premier Sponsor (16 Seats): $3000 Title Billing (“Your business presents Who Killed Jolly Roger?” business logo on all printed and digital materials, press releases, and information, Full Page Ad, Link on Donor Page, Half Page Digital Program in all ARTfactory programs for the year. Premier and guaranteed seating with entire party, two bottles of wine for each table, signage at the event, announcement at the event, sponsor name mentioned in performance and listed in the program, 4 course meal, and the show.

(Table placements are assigned with table chart by the ARTfactory)

Menu is the following:

Dinner

Passed Hors D’ouevres

Scurvy Prevention Salad

Entrees (1 Choice)

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Rice Pilaf

Steamed Veggies

OR

Caribbean Jerk Beef

Rice Pilaf

Steamed Veggies

OR

Vegan and Gluten Free Option:

West Indian Samosa with Mint Chutney Sauce

Rice pilaf

Steamed Vegetables

Dessert (1 Choice)

Coconut Cannon Balls

OR

Tortuga Spiced Rum Cake

OR

Gluten free cake upon request

Brunch

Passed Hors D’ouevres

Scurvy Prevention Salad

Entrees (1 Choice)

Chicken and Waffle Sliders with breakfast potatoes and fruit

OR

Bacon Quiche with Sausage with breakfast potatoes and fruit

OR

West Indian Samosa with Mint Chutney Sauce with breakfast potatoes and fruit

Dessert

Coconut Cannon Balls

OR

Tortuga Spiced Rum Cake

OR

Gluten free cake upon request