Best Western in Oak Harbor to hold ‘convention’ themed mystery

Comic book conventions and murder mysteries will unite at the Best Western Plus in Oak Harbor. On Jan. 24, the Whidbey Improv Team from the Whidbey Playhouse will be donning caped costumes and seeking truth, justice and the American way during its second-ever murder mystery dinner at Best Western.

Comic book conventions and murder mysteries will unite at the Best Western Plus in Oak Harbor.

On Jan. 24, the Whidbey Improv Team from the Whidbey Playhouse will be donning caped costumes and seeking truth, justice and the American way during its second-ever murder mystery dinner at Best Western.

Best Western Plus General Manager Marshall Smith said participants can expect “a fun evening, a great meal, a lot of laughs and surprises.”

“The first one we put on, I had the opportunity to be part of the cast,” Smith said, “so it was fun, entertaining.”

The comic book convention theme this year gives the actors “some interesting characters to play,” actor Kevin Wm. Meyer said.

“I like being on the edge, not knowing what’s going to happen next,” Meyer said. “You play off the audience, the people coming to dinner. It can create a whole new character you never even thought about.

The actors aren’t the only ones in costume. Attendees are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes, whether comic book characters, or their own creations.

Awards will be given to the best costumes.

Tickets are $38 per person, or $65 per couple, including dinner.

“It’s going to be more than just sitting in the audience and watching a show,” Meyer said. “The people who come to the dinner then get to talk to all of the characters.

“At the end of the evening, they can all make guesses of their own until we finally reveal whodunnit.”

 

 

n The murder mystery dinner is 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Best Western Plus, Oak Harbor. Reservations are required by Jan. 19. Call 360-679-4567.