<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Killer Theater NOLA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Killer Theater hosts immersive murder mysteries and events in New Orleans and around the Gulf Coast, including private shows and ticketed events.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:03:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.killertheaternola.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Jazz Axeman of New Orleans: The City’s Most Chilling Unsolved Murder Mystery ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before New Orleans became the playground of second lines, daiquiris, and dramatic murder mystery parties, it was home to one of America’s most terrifying true crime sagas: The Axeman of New Orleans. Between 1918 and 1919, a still-unknown figure stalked the Crescent City under cover of darkness, breaking into homes, hacking innocent people to death with an axe—and then vanishing without a trace. His crimes sent a wave of terror through the city....]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/the-jazz-axeman-of-new-orleans-the-city-s-most-chilling-unsolved-murder-mystery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f7c37a5354756409c38d3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:24:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2031fa_29c75d148fe142ef94fd52858ddb11fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Crime Chic: Murder as a Pop Culture Aesthetic]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in a golden age of murder. Not real murder (though, let’s be honest, it’s out there), but stylized, bingeable, aesthetically pleasing murder—wrapped in pastel palettes, string board infographics, vintage fonts, and soft piano underscore. It's not just content anymore. It's a whole vibe. Welcome to the world of True Crime Chic—where crime isn’t just consumed… it’s curated. Let’s investigate how something so dark became so fabulously on-trend.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/true-crime-chic-murder-as-a-pop-culture-aesthetic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f759a4cc67cb11b896843</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_55bb047069d9446785adbe7c6a721b03~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Murder Became a Party Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[It starts with a scream. A thud. Someone gasps. The lights flicker. A guest dramatically collapses onto the floor, clutching a wine glass and whispering, “It was… the butler…” Cue applause. Yes, you’ve just witnessed a murder. Not a real one, of course—just the social kind where everyone is dressed in pearls and polyester and someone’s faking a poisoned profiterole. Welcome to the murder mystery party: where homicide is a hobby, and solving it is the entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/how-murder-became-a-party-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f71304cc67cb11b895bce</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_3a03ff1f47be464ba20c5678635367e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghosts, Graves &#38; Gumbo: How New Orleans History Fuels Killer Theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are cities with history, and then there’s New Orleans—a place where the past doesn’t just haunt you, it buys you a drink and tells you a scandalous story. With its crumbling mansions, cryptic cemeteries, whispered legends, and gumbo-thick atmosphere of mystery, New Orleans doesn’t need a murder mystery written into it. It already is one. Which is exactly why Killer Theater makes so much sense here.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/ghosts-graves-gumbo-how-new-orleans-history-fuels-killer-theater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f72774cc67cb11b895e83</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:49:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_19cd33fc6a364c33a94dcc7942ce4a6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Crimes of Old New Orleans That Could Be Killer Mystery Plots]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Orleans is a city steeped in mystery, scandal, and enough true crime to make even the most seasoned detective raise an eyebrow over their absinthe. From axe murderers to political cover-ups, the Crescent City’s past is practically begging to be turned into a dramatic, jazz-soaked murder mystery dinner party. So if you’re looking for inspiration for your next killer plot, here are some of the most deliciously dark crimes from old New Orleans history]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/famous-crimes-of-old-new-orleans-that-could-be-killer-mystery-plots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f6eb74cc67cb11b8952b0</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:34:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_12de0c1134b344bfaca2f1db0716792f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Drama Queens Welcome: Overacting Is Encouraged]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever been accused of being “a bit much,” constantly “making everything a performance,” or dramatically gasping at minor inconveniences—congrats. You are exactly who we want at a murder mystery party. Because here’s the truth no one says out loud: overacting isn’t just encouraged at mystery parties—it’s the whole damn point.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/drama-queens-welcome-why-overacting-is-encouraged-at-mystery-parties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f6b38379eba7f447a0d7f</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2031fa_870c67684c1e4122a15f6fbaaa0a9fd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosting a Murder Mystery Party? Here’s What Not to Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murder mystery parties are the champagne of game nights: bubbly, dramatic, and prone to wild accusations. But while these events can be unforgettable (in the best way), they also have a dark side—especially when the host makes a few rookie mistakes that leave guests confused, bored, or tragically underdressed. So if you’re planning a night of intrigue, deception, and fabulous death scenes, here’s a list of what not to do. Trust us—skip these, and your party will slay (figuratively).]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/hosting-a-murder-mystery-party-here-s-what-not-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f6c6a4cc67cb11b894b96</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Host a Murder]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:19:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_da5ca80b110a4ad29b661463f5bbdc5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Fake Your Death with Flair: Stage Dying 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a moment in every great murder mystery dinner party when you, dear guest, must shuffle off this mortal coil—and preferably do it in dramatic, overacted fashion while someone gasps and drops their wine glass. Yes, we’re talking about the art of the stage death. Whether you’ve been “poisoned” at the bar, “stabbed” in the solarium, or mysteriously “pushed” off the balcony with jazz hands, the spotlight is yours.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/how-to-fake-your-death-with-flair-stage-dying-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f2f6b379eba7f44796660</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:59:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_41f22ca32d01489289039bc30aca55ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death by Dessert: Inventive &#38; Delicious Sweets for Your Murder Mystery Dinner Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest: the only thing better than solving a fake murder is celebrating it with a killer dessert. Whether you’re hosting a candlelit soirée in a haunted mansion, a 1920s speakeasy mystery, or a sultry noir-themed affair, your murder mystery party deserves a final course with flair, drama, and maybe a dash of poison (the edible kind). Here are some inventive and dramatically delicious desserts that not only taste divine, but fit the theme like a bloody glove.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/death-by-dessert-inventive-delicious-sweets-for-your-murder-mystery-dinner-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f0801379eba7f44790fbf</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Host a Murder]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_e9d334d3aa504096bafc510f7429a138~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Whodunnit Movies of All Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[We love a good whodunnit. The eccentric characters. The ticking clock. The isolated mansion where someone mysteriously dies during dinner and no one can leave until the truth is uncovered. It's mystery. It's theater. It's DRAMA.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/the-best-whodunnit-movies-of-all-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f06a07d12e91fd9bf4739</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:10:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_bd326439751d4520b2fd687e7ee54173~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Candlestick to Cult Classic: How Clue Inspired a Generation of Murder Mystery Parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever accused your best friend of committing murder over hors d'oeuvres, you likely have one game to thank: Clue. A board game that taught us to be suspicious of librarians, fear candlesticks, and deeply mistrust anyone who spends too much time in the billiard room. But Clue isn’t just a nostalgic sleepover staple or a rainy-day classic—it’s the blueprint that inspired an entire generation of murder mystery parties...]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/from-candlestick-to-cult-classic-how-clue-inspired-a-generation-of-murder-mystery-parties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f04ac4cc67cb11b8844f3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:56:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_8ccff69acf964735a1c7fe2176697d3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder, She Streamed: Why We're All (Weirdly) Obsessed with Murder for Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Admit it: you’ve spent a suspicious number of weekends binge-watching serial killer documentaries, playing amateur detective on Reddit, or Googling “how to get blood out of carpet” — purely for research, of course. You’re not alone. Our collective obsession with murder as entertainment is at an all-time high, and we’re not even pretending it’s weird anymore. From cozy mysteries to true crime podcasts to dressing up as a flapper and faking a murder at a dinner party, we love death.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/murder-she-streamed-why-we-re-all-weirdly-obsessed-with-murder-for-fun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f024090d92f5ea2b51b48</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:51:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_39cd4823eb894f4cb7d2c3dade155b6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curtain Up, Body Down: Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed with Murder in Theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something truly magical about the theater. The lights dim, the curtain rises, and within minutes someone’s screaming, “He’s dead!” Applause. Let’s face it: we, the theater-going public, are deeply—and unapologetically—in love with murder on stage. The more dramatic, the better. Bonus points if the killer has a British accent and the body is discovered dramatically draped over a fainting couch. Why do we love it so much? Let’s investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/curtain-up-body-down-why-we-re-absolutely-obsessed-with-murder-in-theater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f007990d92f5ea2b51764</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:40:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_e9c79c4f1fdd45eb84500786768963bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From Stage to Sleuth: The History of Interactive Theater and the Rise of the Murder Mystery Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, theater had a strict rule: the actors performed, and the audience sat in polite, obedient silence. But New Orleans doesn’t do “polite and obedient”—and neither does the bold, irreverent world of interactive theater, where the audience gets to ditch the sidelines and step onto the stage. Today, this form of immersive storytelling thrives in everything from avant-garde experiments to one of the most wildly popular formats around: The Murder Mystery Party]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/from-stage-to-sleuth-the-history-of-interactive-theater-and-the-rise-of-the-murder-mystery-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685efbb1d99c65dd82f85efa</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:33:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_6af3326ef57d474b9fa32fdfddf3ccee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real People, Real Legends: The Colorful Characters of Killer Theater’s New Orleans Mysteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to murder mystery storytelling, most productions settle for the usual suspects: the shady heiress, the jealous lover, the scheming butler. But Killer Theater NOLA dares to go deeper—drawing its inspiration not from tired tropes, but from the real rogues, royalty, and rebels of New Orleans history. From Storyville madams to jazz legends to exasperated mayors, Killer Theater’s cast of characters reads like a fever dream of Crescent City mythology.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/real-people-real-legends-the-colorful-characters-of-killer-theater-s-new-orleans-mysteries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ef8c9d99c65dd82f85835</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:12:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_a4506be148044a7f860aa62c46a0d5fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hangings That Named a Street: The Dark Origins of Frenchmen Street in New Orleans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people walking down Frenchmen Street today are drawn in by the electric pulse of live jazz, the clinking of cocktail glasses, and the parade of artists and eccentrics that make this Marigny strip so iconic. It’s a beloved local alternative to Bourbon Street—cooler, edgier, and bursting with soul. But hidden beneath the saxophone riffs and string lights is a chilling bit of history: Frenchmen Street is named after a brutal act of political revenge.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/the-hangings-that-named-a-street-the-dark-origins-of-frenchmen-street-in-new-orleans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685eec88d99c65dd82f83dde</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:55:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_908a5452b1664a168e1f3d2d53841555~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer Theater at The Maison: Why Frenchmen Street Is Murder Mystery Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Saturday night, Killer Theater NOLA transforms the historic Penthouse at The Maison—a storied 19th-century venue on Frenchmen Street—into a live, interactive murder mystery stage where guests become suspects, sleuths, and stars of their own thrilling New Orleans whodunnit.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/killer-theater-at-the-maison-why-frenchmen-street-is-murder-mystery-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685eeb03d99c65dd82f83a5a</guid><category><![CDATA[The Backstage Files]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:05:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_c124889de4094d5397f12db26f8a6563~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Serve at a Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Menus to Die For]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you’re throwing a murder mystery dinner party. You’ve got the suspicious characters, the twisted plot, the vintage candelabras, and just enough fake blood to keep the vibe theatrical (not traumatic). But now comes the real mystery: What do you serve your guests before someone "dies" at the table?]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/what-to-serve-at-a-murder-mystery-dinner-party-menus-to-die-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ebba64cc67cb11b87a354</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Host a Murder]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:51:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_ee88fc4bb2e743cb966c3c63991ef29b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Murder Mystery Parties Are Making a Killer Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move over game night. Step aside karaoke. There’s a new party trend taking over dining rooms, speakeasies, and Airbnb mansions across the country—and it’s got drama, deceit, costumes, cocktails, and just enough fake blood to keep it classy. Murder mystery parties are back in a big way. But this time, they're more stylish, more immersive, and way more Instagrammable than the dusty boxed sets from the '80s. So what's behind this killer comeback?]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/hy-murder-mystery-parties-are-making-a-killer-comeback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ebd57379eba7f44786ae0</guid><category><![CDATA[The Killer Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:49:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_3a6adea26d554ce1b434b925149b3631~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder by Design: How to Tablescape for a Killer Dinner Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say the devil is in the details—but at a murder mystery dinner party, he might be hiding under your charger plate. Welcome to the dramatic (and surprisingly deadly) world of tablescaping—the art of designing a dining table so stylish, it could kill. Literally. Well, theatrically. Tablescaping has become a full-blown form of performance art in the world of entertaining. Think curated place settings, thematic props, layered textures, mood lighting.]]></description><link>https://www.killertheaternola.com/kit/murder-by-design-how-to-tablescape-for-a-killer-dinner-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685eba7cd99c65dd82f7cc53</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Host a Murder]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:40:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30056_8889c10cf0aa415985bb1c8792558c15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Kuhn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>