Holiday Dinner Theater

2023 Public Performances

Christmas came early! We had some changes to our group numbers and have opened those remaining seats for the general public.
Dates, times and tickets are limited and first-come-first-served.

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Ticket Information

General Admission: $59.95 • Purchase Today!
Please Note: There is no children's price for this event.

  • Reservations are encouraged, as there are a limited amount of public tickets and perfromances may sell out quickly.
  • Meal choice must be made at time of ticket purchase. Learn more about Meal Selections here

Ticket Exchange Policy

  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • A $7.50 per ticket fee will be charged for any exchange of dinner theater tickets and must be paid at the time the ticket exchange is made.
  • Exchange requests must be made by calling the Box Office (717-665-7021), Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.
  • Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
  • Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
  • Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void.
  • Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.
  • Complimentary Tickets cannot be exchanged.
  • Theater tickets will not be exchanged without fee due to weather. Should a show be cancelled, guests will be notified in advance of the cancellation. Exchanges will only be honored after a total show cancellation by Mount Hope.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

General Admission: $59.95 • Please note there is no children's price for this event.

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2023 Dinner Theater in the Mansion

Please Note: Meal choice must be selected at the time of ticket purchase. If you or anyone in your group has allergies, please list them in the comments section at the time of ticket purchase. No substitutions can be made day-of. Menu subject to change.

Dinner Theater Appetizer Dinner Theater Salad Dinner Theater Drink

Starter

Chef's Choice

Salad

Harvest Salad (Spring Mix, Orange Segments, Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Apple Vinaigrette)

Entrée Options*

Traditional: Cranberry & Honey Glazed Ham, Served with Sweet Potato Mash & Sautéed Green Beans (GF)

Vegetarian/Vegan: Butternut Squash Lasagna with Sage Mushrooms, Served with Sweet Potato Mash & Sautéed Green Beans (GF, V, VG)

*Must be chosen at time of ticket purchase.

Dessert

Red Velvet Cheesecake Trifle
Alternate Dessert will be provided for GF, V, VG Guests

Beverages

Assorted Sodas, Swashbuckler Beer, Mount Hope Wine, Signature Cocktails & Lancaster County Cider Available for Purchase at the Cash Bar

Menu option must be chosen at time of ticket purchase. If you or anyone in your group has allergies, please list them in the comments section at the time of ticket purchase. Menu subject to change without notice. No substitutions.

Dinner Theater Rolls Dinner Theater Dinner Theater Dessert

2023 Scenario

This Holiday Season, escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city and reconnect with your roots at the Mount Hope Wilderness Lodge! It's easy to find a Christmas Tree whenthey grow only feet from your front door—that's why the Mount Hope Wilderness Lodge has a dozen of them! Let the staff and guests envelop you in small-town charm, and down-home comfort. Your host, Ester Louden, is excited to welcome all her guests for a jolly holiday filled with delicious food, festive activites, harmonious caroling, and a performance of the classic Chistmastime tale: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol! Your whole family will certainly fall in love with the rustic charm of the Mount Hope Wilderness Lodge.

Murder Mystery Group

2023 Cast Information

Sit back and enjoy the show as the cast performs some of your favorite classic stories in each of the festively decorated dining rooms. Guests will long remember this heart-warming experience.

2023 Cast

Camille Bechac

Ester Louden

Played by Camille Bechac
Jules Schrader

Virginia Vanderkelen

Played by Jules Schrader
Madison Caudullo

Genevieve Burd

Played by Madison Caudullo
Jonathan Handley

Henry Burd

Played by Jonathan Handley
Isaac William Anderson

Jonathan Towers

Played by Isaac William Anderson
Tyler Cramer

Darryl Hollister Louden

Played by Tyler Cramer


Production Credits

Writer/Director: Jeff Wolfthal • Assistant Director/Female Swing: Giavanna Mariano • Music Director: Christina Coulter • Stage Manager: Jai Auzenne • Lighting Designer: Tristan Stasiulis • Scenic Designer: Jess Noel C. • Costume Directors: MaritaBeth Caruthers, T. Stacy Hicks • Production Stage Manager: Al Shea DiBiase • Production Manager: George B. Hamilton • Production Shop Crew: Jess Noel C., Alix Walburn, Dean Fine, Natasha Dell • Costume Technicians: Jennifer Beach, Aster Brubaker, Anne Swyer, Emmaline Fitzgerald • Mansion Decorators: Carrie Emich-Wallace, Judy Fitchthorn, Shane Fetrow • Creative Director: Carrie Emich-Wallace • Producing Artistic Director:Barbara Geary • Company Manager: Alex Stompoly • F&B Manager: Daniel Yocum



Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact our business offices at 717-665-7021, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM or visit our formal comment, question and feedback page to submit an inquiry.

General Information

The event is located inside Mount Hope Mansion on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate, home of the PA Renaissance Faire. The street address is 2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545. For more information on specific show times, please visit the Dates & Tickets Page.
There is plenty of free parking all around the Mansion within walking distance.
Tables seat 8 guests. A seating chart is prepared before the event date. If you purchase all of your tickets in 1 transaction, you and your guests will be seated together automatically, either at 1 table or, if there are more than 8 in your party at adjacent tables. If you and the rest of your party are purchasing tickets separately, select an "anchor reservation name" and have each person purchasing tickets request to be seated with that name in the reservation notes section.
There are multiple food options available. For more information on meal choices, please visit Dining Section.
The Mansion bar will be open for drink purchases during the duration of the performances. Select Swashbuckler Ales, Mount Hope Wines, Lancaster County Ciders, Signature Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at the bar. Specific bar menu options will be available the day of the performance.

Please Note: If you are visibly intoxicated, we reserve the right to no longer serve you alcohol. If you become a disturbance during the performance, we will ask you to leave the Mansion without issuing a refund.
While the ticket price does not include gratuity, any tip left by you to the hosts is at your discretion. Like any restaurant, gratuities are a special way for you to acknowledge service provided to you and should refelct your satisfaction with the service.
Various hotels in the area are available. Please visit our In the Area Page for specific information.
As a courtesy to others, video/audio recording and photography are strictly prohibited during the show. Photos are permitted before introductions.
You may carry your cell phone with you during the performance, but please make sure to turn it off as a courtesy to others. If you need to make or retrieve a call, please excuse yourself to our front porch for the duration of the call.
The dress code is casual to business casual. The storyline changes each year, and guests are welcome to dress in time period appropriate attire, but it is not required.
Animals are not allowed in the Mansion except for service animals while performing their qualifying services.
Children are welcome to attend, but require a ticket due to the limited capacity of the dinner theater experience.
Please be respectful of the actors. We invite our guests to interact with the actors, but be mindful of their personal space and real human feelings. These dedicated professionals work to build interactive, magical environments for our guests and any form of intimidation, threat or harm to an employee or other guests will never be tolerated.
Our mission is "Building interactive, magical environments that create unique and entertaining experiences for every guest, every time." Our goal is to provide a place for our employees to work and visitors to play in an atmosphere of inclusion, respect and safety. Self-expression is welcome with the understanding that intimidation, threat or harm to another person will never be tolerated. We value and respect the differences in our ever-expanding audiences and will continue to welcome everyone to this place of imagination, creativity and fun.

Ticket Information

With your admission ticket you receive entry into a unique and interactive Holiday theater experience, which includes your 3-course meal. Select non-alcoholic beverages are also included in your ticket price.
You can purchase advance tickets at the Virtual Box Office. All tickets must be bought in advance.
All sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.

Conditions of Ticket Sale

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Event tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and not for resale. Once a ticket has been scanned at the Front Gate upon entry, it is voided and no longer holds any value. The Faire does not monitor any guests’ level of participation or length of stay. Refunds are not available to guests who choose to leave. The bearer of an event ticket agrees to hold blameless and harmless Mazza Vineyards, Inc. or any of its affiliates, in the event of personal injury or loss or damage to property. The holder of the ticket assumes all responsibilities for any risk of bodily harm or loss of property sustained while attending the event, and waives all rights to lay claim for damages resulting from any cause whatsoever either before, during or after the event. You must be 21 or older to purchase or consume Alcohol.

Your ID will be verified before being served alcohol. Outside food, drink and pets are not permitted. You hereby consent to the reasonable search for alcoholic beverages, drugs, or firearms. You further consent to the use of your image or likeness incidental to any display, transmission, or reproduction of the event.

Management reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by management to be disorderly or who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of these conditions of ticket sale.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Following the World Health Organization's declaration on May 5 to the end the COVID global health emergency and the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expiring on May 11, 2023, the ticket no-refunds policy is being upheld in cases of positive Covid testing. Tickets may be exchanged per the Ticket Exchange Policy if applicable.
  • A $7.50 per ticket fee will be charged for any exchange of dinner theater tickets and must be paid at the time the ticket exchange is made.
  • Exchange requests must be made by calling the Box Office (717-665-7021), Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.
  • Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
  • Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
  • Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void.
  • Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.
  • Complimentary Tickets cannot be exchanged.
  • Theater tickets will not be exchanged without fee due to weather. Should a show be cancelled, guests will be notified in advance of the cancellation. Exchanges will only be honored after a total show cancellation by Mount Hope.
Please note that doors will open 15 minutes prior to the show start time. Please allow yourself enough time to check in.
Performances occur as scheduled. In the event of extreme weather conditions, guests will be notified in advance of any changes.

Mansion Information

Smoking is prohibited in the Mansion. If you need to go out to smoke during the performance, please note that the doors will lock behind you.
Outside food and drink items are NOT permitted in the Mansion with the exception of water.
Yes, all Theater in the Mansion performances are ADA accessible. There is handicapped parking available at the Wine Shop, just follow the directional signs that lead you to that area when you arrive.

Please go to the Wine Shop and inform the staff that you require the handicapped accessible entrance to the rear of the Mansion. You will be directed where to go to enter the building.
Cars are permitted to stay parked in the lot overnight if the driver has been drinking and has found another way home. Camping is not permitted in the parking lot of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
There are restrooms located inside of the Mansion and the Wine Shop. Staff will be happy to point you in the right direction!
Items found during or after the event will be kept in the Wine Shop (717-665-7021 ext 300).

Contact Mount Hope

Use the form below or email: RoyalSPK@PaRenFaire.com
Please Note: Office Hours are Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM