Dark & Stormy: Live Improvised Murder Mystery at Capital One Hall
Dark & Stormy is an interactive, fully improvised murder mystery presented by Resonance Improv Alliance at The Vault inside Capital One Hall. A new crime, its characters, clues, motives, and solution are created live, with the audience invited to supply occasional suggestions such as a word or location. The cast handles the investigation and storytelling, so guests can participate from their seats or simply watch the darkly comic mystery unfold.
The evening also features several local improv performances before the murder mystery, along with Dark & Stormy cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. The show includes a fictional depiction of death and murder and adult themes involving motive, presented in a lighthearted style.
When: Friday, October 9
Showtime: 7:30 p.m. The organizers recommend arriving between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. Theater doors open at 7:00 p.m. for first-come, first-served seating.
Run time: The performance is expected to end at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Lineup: The program includes two short sets from local improv teams, approximately 10 minutes each; Just One Bed, performing a roughly 15-minute montage of related scenes based on an audience suggestion; and Reston B███ Face, performing a 45- to 60-minute improvised murder mystery.
Audience participation: Performers may ask the audience for suggestions, which guests can call out from their seats. Inappropriate, vulgar, defamatory, divisive, or disruptive suggestions will be ignored, and repeated disruptive behavior may result in removal without a refund.
Tickets: Tickets are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster and cannot be purchased with cash at the venue door. If space remains, the day-of-show price is $30, effective October 9th, 2026, at 3 a.m. Eastern. Free tickets are available through VetTix for active-duty military members, veterans, and next of kin. All sales are final and nonrefundable, though digital tickets may be transferred through Ticketmaster.
Ages: Recommended for ages 16 and older. Parent or guardian guidance is recommended for younger attendees because of the fictional murder, death, and adult subject matter.
Venue: The Vault at Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, Virginia 22102.
Venue access: The Vault has a separate entrance on Capital One Tower Road, just past the main entrance to Capital One Hall. The venue is near the Silver Line’s McLean Metro station.
Late arrival: The show begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Latecomers with valid tickets may be seated at the discretion of the house manager.
Food and drinks: Guests may have dinner in the plaza before heading to The Vault. Signature Dark & Stormy cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the evening.
Parking: Parking costs $15.95 per vehicle and may be purchased through Ticketmaster.
Dress and bags: There is no dress code. Capital One Hall uses standard venue security screening, and small bags or clutches are recommended for faster entry.
Photography: Flash photography and video recording are prohibited during the performance. Flash-free photos are permitted before, during, and after the show, provided guests remain considerate of others.
Accessibility: Contact the Capital One Hall Box Office for accessibility requests, mobility seating, or assistive listening services. The box office can be reached at 703-343-7651 or BoxOffice@CapitalOneHall.com.