Kent Sanders

Reflections on Writing & Creativity

Podcast #103: Lessons from the Murder Mystery Company (with Scott Cramton)

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When I was in high school, I was heavily involved in school plays and musicals. Although I don’t talk about it much here on the show, I have always loved theater because it brings together so many of the arts into one performance art.

I’m thrilled today to bring you a conversation with someone who has had lots of success in theater, and I’m excited for the chance to learn from him. His name is Scott Cramton, and he is the CEO of The Murder Mystery Company, which is the largest theatrical company in the country with employing over 1,800 people. In 2018, they performed at 6,316 shows, which they estimate to have reached over 600,000 guests with their immersive theatrical murder mystery style.

In this conversation, you’ll learn about the challenges Scott faces as a child, and how that motivated him to become an actor. You’ll also learn all about the Murder Mystery Company, what is unique about their events, and how the whole process works. This is a very fun interview, and even if you’re not a big fan of the theater, I know you will be after listening to Scott’s wisdom and passion.

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