Ghost Tours: Part 2
A Weekend of Immersive Fundraising Events
October 17-19, 2025
Ghost Tours are back! Celebrate, explore, & support Theatre in the Round while enjoying theatre ghost stories (both real and imagined) either on stage or deep in the spooky nooks and crannies of our historic building.
This year, we’ve added new options for thrill-seekers, including a real-life ghost hunting experience with David and Alysia Leonhardt of Our Paranormal Escapades. Choose your own adventure at this weekend of spooky events!
Choose your Spooky Level:
Mild Goosebumps
Shiver Down the Spine
Startled Jump
The Terror of the Unknown
What: Enjoy all of the spooky monologues from our ghost tours in the comfort of the theatre (and maybe share your own!). These ghost stories are inspired by true paranormal experiences in the theatre and will be performed on by local actors. New this year: Put your name in a hat to tell your own ghost story on stage!
What to expect: spooky stories with added atmospheric spookiness and simple special effects. Possibility of flickering lights and loud noises. No violence, gore, strobe lights, or jump scares. Experience from the safety of your theatre seat.
Accessibility Notes: Wheelchair seating available, assisted listening and captioning available for all performances.
Spooky Level: 👻
Tickets: $25 ┃Saturday, 7:30pm┃Sunday, 5:30pm Flexible Package Eligible
What: One-hour tours of our historical building (including all of the spookiest nooks and crannies) sprinkled with ghost stories performed by local actors. Learn more about TRP history and hear monologues inspired by true paranormal experiences in the theatre.
What to expect: ghost stories in naturally spooky – sometimes cramped – spaces. Occasional practical special effects. Possibilities of flickering lights, real spider webs, sudden loud noises, and musty smells. No touching, violence, gore, strobe lights, or jump scares.
Accessibility Notes: These walking tours include stairs with no elevator access. For an accessible experience, please see our “Ghost Stories on Stage”
Spooky Level: 👻👻
Tickets: $35 ┃Times Vary ┃Not Eligible for Flexible Packages
What: One-hour “enhanced” tours of our historical building (including all of the spookiest nooks and crannies) sprinkled with ghost stories performed by local actors. Learn more about TRP history and hear monologues inspired by true paranormal experiences in the theatre.
What to expect: ghost stories in naturally spooky – sometimes cramped – spaces with special effects and jump scares. Possibility of flickering lights, water-based fog, real spider webs, and musty smells. No touching, violence, gore, or strobe lights.
Accessibility Notes: These walking tours include stairs with no elevator access. For an accessible experience, please see our “Ghost Stories on Stage”
Spooky Level:
Tickets: $35┃Friday & Saturday, 9pm┃Not Eligible for Flexible Packages
What: Join David and Alysia Leonhardt of Our Paranormal Escapades for a real ghost hunting experience at the theatre. They will lead this one-of-a-kind experience through the most active parts of the space.
Who: David and Alysia are a husband and wife team that have been going on paranormal adventures together for over 15 years. Not only are they passionate about all things weird and spooky, but also about the history and preservation of those spaces. Over the years, they have investigated dozens of haunted locations such as Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Whispers Estate, Farrar School, and The Palmer House Hotel. As their paranormal hobby grew, they needed a way for their curious family and friends to follow along, so they founded OPE (Our Paranormal Escapades). They believe in investigating respectfully and let their curiosity of the unexplained guide them rather than fear.
What to expect: No actors, no tour guides, no monologues, no special effects. Something could happen…or nothing. Be patient and prepared for anything. No guarantee of a real ghost experience.
Accessibility Notes: This experience includes stairs with no elevator access. For an accessible experience, please see our “Ghost Stories on Stage”
Spooky Level: to
Tickets: $65┃Friday & Saturday, 10pm┃Not Eligible for Flexible Packages
Our lobby will be open before and after events to purchase spooky goodies and TRP merchandise. All proceeds will benefit the theatre.
VIP Experience Packages
Join our Executive Director, Larisa Netterlund, for a VIP tour of our historical building including all the spookiest nooks and crannies and fun tidbits about TRP History. Get all of your questions answered with this intimate experience.
After a brief intermission in our lobby, including complimentary drinks and snacks included with your VIP ticket, enjoy spooky monologues performed on our stage by local actors, inspired by true paranormal experiences in the theatre. You can also put your name in a hat to tell your own ghost story!
What to expect: a historical walking tour of the building followed by spooky stories with added atmospheric spookiness and simple special effects. Possibility of flickering lights and loud noises. No violence, gore, strobe lights, or jump scares. Experience from the safety of your theatre seat.
Accessibility Notes: These walking tours include stairs with no elevator access. For an accessible experience, please see our “Ghost Stories on Stage”
VIP Package also includes: Ghost Tour Merchandise, Complimentary drink and snack
Spooky Level: 👻
Tickets: $75 ┃Saturday, 6:30pm┃Sunday, 4:30pm┃Not Eligible for Flexible Season Package
What: The Spookiest VIP package! Start with a One-hour “enhanced” tour of our historical building followed by a real-life ghost hunting experience with David and Alysia Leonhardt of Our Paranormal Escapades.
Who: David and Alysia are a husband and wife team that have been going on paranormal adventures together for over 15 years. Not only are they passionate about all things weird and spooky, but also about the history and preservation of those spaces. Over the years, they have investigated dozens of haunted locations such as Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Whispers Estate, Farrar School, and The Palmer House Hotel. As their paranormal hobby grew, they needed a way for their curious family and friends to follow along, so they founded OPE (Our Paranormal Escapades). They believe in investigating respectfully and let their curiosity of the unexplained guide them rather than fear.
What to expect for the Tour: ghost stories in naturally spooky – sometimes cramped – spaces with special effects and jump scares. Possibility of flickering lights, real spider webs, and musty smells. No touching, violence, gore, or strobe lights.
What to expect for the Ghost Hunting: No actors, no tour guides, no monologues, no special effects. Something could happen…or nothing. Be patient and prepared for anything. No guarantee of a real ghost experience.
Accessibility Notes: This experience includes stairs with no elevator access. For an accessible experience, please see our “Ghost Stories on Stage”
VIP Package also includes: Ghost Tour Merchandise, Complimentary drink and snack
Spooky Level: 👻 to 👻👻👻👻
Tickets: $100┃Friday & Saturday, 9pm┃Not Eligible for Flexible Packages
THE COMPANY
ARTISTIC & PRODUCTION STAFF
Director – Kjer Whiting
Stage Manager – Erin Sondrol
Set Designer – Madeline Achen
Lighting Designer – TBA
Prop Designer/Lobby Design – Robert J. Smith
Writer/Sound Designer – Donald Hart