Dilly Dally Social

A Dilly Dally Social original · Co-hosted with The Arabella

Murder at the Masquerade

Behind every mask, a motive.

A masquerade night at The Arabella takes a deadly turn, and the guests are the ones who have to work it out. Live actors play the story out around you while your group chases clues and cracks puzzles against the clock.

Escape room meets theater, on Friday the 13th. Ages 18+. Costumes encouraged, masks welcome, and best-dressed awards go out at the show.

Buy tickets, $40 How it works
Dilly the pickle in a detective cap with a magnifying glass
Date
Friday, November 13, 2026
Where
The Arabella, 4520 Venture Dr #100, Johnstown
Shows
6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Length
About 60 to 75 minutes
Run by
Live actors, in character
Who
Ages 18+
Dress
Costumes encouraged, masks welcome. Best-dressed awards.
Hosts
Dilly Dally Social, co-hosted with The Arabella
Tickets
$40, on sale now

How the night works

An escape room that walks and talks.

You don't watch this mystery. You work it. The actors play the story out around your group, and your group solves it: clues, puzzles, and a clock that doesn't care how nice your mask is.

No escape-room experience needed. Come solo or bring a crew, and everyone in the room plays. The story is an original, written in-house by Dilly Dally Social.

Want this show for your own group instead? Request a private show.

Tickets on sale now

Save your spot.

Friday, November 13, 2026 at The Arabella in Johnstown. Two shows, 6:00 and 8:00 PM. $40 a seat, and seating is limited. Doors open at show time; arrive up to 15 minutes early (5:45 for the 6:00 show, 7:45 for the 8:00).

  • Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM$40Buy
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Good questions

Should I dress up?

Costumes encouraged, masks welcome, and we give out best-dressed awards. Not required: wear whatever feels like a night out.

How old do I need to be?

Murder at the Masquerade is for guests 18 and up.

Do I need escape-room experience?

No. The whole room works the clues together, and the actors keep the story moving.

Can I come solo?

Yes. Come solo or bring your crew. Everyone in the room plays.

How long is the show?

About 60 to 75 minutes. Pick the 6:00 or the 8:00 show.

Is the space accessible?

Tell us what you or your guests need when you book. We'll tell you honestly how the room and the show work, and adjust what we can.

Can we book it for a private group?

Yes. Use the private event form on our home page and Amanda will write back within one business day.

Anything else? Email dillydallydorks@gmail.com and a person will answer.