Hidden Teapot

Hidden Teapot is a New York-based creative studio that organizes interactive murder mystery party experiences for groups of up to 40 participants lasting 2–3 hours. The studio provides the story, hosts, actors, props, character sheets, game materials, costume pieces, and a photo booth for events held at the client's chosen NYC location. Founded by a husband-and-wife team with backgrounds in live theater and engineering, the business has previously run events for corporate teams and conventions like PAX West.

To get started, interested groups should fill out the contact form on the website to provide the number of players, the planned host location, and a preferred date range. The studio handles the story, actors, and all setup details, while the team simply shows up and plays. No prior acting experience is required for guests, making it accessible for all comfort levels.

The studio operates exclusively in New York City, hosting events at the client's office or a chosen location. They have experience running pop-up events in Seattle and New York, as well as conventions like PAX West. The maximum group size they accommodate is 40 participants per event.

Hidden Teapot has been designing custom, immersive props and live mystery experiences for four years. During this time, they have served over 800 participants across corporate teams, conventions, and pop-up events. The founders bring specific expertise in live theater and engineering to their event design.

The studio is founded by Tiger and Daphne Oakes, a husband-and-wife team. They can be reached via the business email info@hiddenteapot.com or through their social media channels including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. No personal or employee email addresses are listed in the public profile.

Some reviewers on Reddit mention the Wibbly Wobbly Fishie Pot as a hidden piece of outdoor furniture related to the brand, though this appears in a gaming context rather than their event services. The studio's own website highlights that they supply custom hand-made props as a key feature of their experience.

The website states that the studio is trusted by over 800 participants and counting. They emphasize that professional hosts and actors are used to keep guests engaged throughout the event. Full setup and breakdown are handled by the studio, so clients do not need to worry about logistics.

The experience involves guests receiving a secret role with something to hide, allowing everyone to act as both detective and suspect. At the end of the night, all guests cast their vote to determine who the killer is, with the sharpest detectives earning prizes. This structure ensures everyone participates in the investigation and decision-making process.

The studio explicitly states that no acting experience is needed, as the design suits every comfort level. Guests are encouraged to mingle, interrogate, and decide who to trust while investigating the mystery. The goal is to bond over a shared, immersive experience rather than requiring performance skills.

The official website of Hidden Teapot is hiddenteapot.com.

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