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Doc’s Drawing Room Drama Series

Starring Doc Weitzel, the Keeper of Countless Voices (and Questionable accents) Collector of Curious Characters, Scholar of Shadows and Stories, and Living Library of Legends!

Known in certain circles (and a few shadowy secret societies) as “the Gentleman of Infinite Personas,” Doc is a one-man ensemble with a flair for the uncanny. One moment he’s a Civil War surgeon with a haunted past, the next he’s a Victorian medium channeling a ghost with a gambling problem. His transformations are so seamless, guests often wonder if he’s possessed—or just really, really committed.

Doc’s command of dialects, dramatic pauses, and eyebrow choreography is legendary. He doesn’t just tell stories—he inhabits them, dragging audiences through time, tragedy, and the occasional comedic detour. Whether it’s a chilling Christmas tale, dramatic recreation of a killers trial, or a battlefield confession, Doc delivers each performance with theatrical gravitas and just enough mischief to keep your wine from settling.

Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and prepare to be dramatically dazzled. Doc’s Drawing Room Dramas is not your average dinner theater—it’s a full-bodied feast of folklore, theatrics, and the occasional identity crisis, all served up by the inimitable Doc Weitzel, the Chameleon of the Stage.

Each evening pairs fine dining with immersive storytelling, where history gets a little theatrical and legends get a lot more lively. 

Doc’s Drawing Room Dramas is a banquet of words and worlds, where theater and literature entwine, and where one man’s inexhaustible imagination becomes the library of an age.

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January2026
Lizzie Borden: Did She… or Didn’t She?Was she truly guilty, or merely condemned by whispers and suspicion? Let “Doc” guide you through the blood-stained evidence. The verdict? That’s up to you to decide!
7:00 PMMain Dining Room
Tickets: $45.95


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January2026
Edgar Allen Poe BirthdayAn unforgettable evening of mystery, suspense, and literary brilliance. In honor of Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday, “Doc” will create an atmosphere where shadows linger, hearts race, and the macabre comes alive!
7:00 PMMain Dining Room
Tickets: $45.95


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January2026
Dinner in Dracula’s ShadowA night of Victorian horror awaits as you step into the haunted halls of the Historic Farnsworth House. Cover your neck as “Doc” summons the chilling imagination of Bram Stoker, master of Victorian terror and vampiric lore!
7:00 PMMain Dining Room
Tickets: $45.95


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February2026
Jack the Ripper: American Serial Killer?Step into the mystery as “Doc” Weitzel leads you on a gripping theatrical journey that will leave you entertained, enthralled, and questioning everything you thought you knew!
7:00 PMMain Dining Room
Tickets: $45.95


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February2026
Lizzie Borden: Did She… or Didn’t She?Was she truly guilty, or merely condemned by whispers and suspicion? Let “Doc” guide you through the blood-stained evidence. The verdict? That’s up to you to decide!
7:00 PMMain Dining Room
Tickets: $45.95


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February2026
Escape From Illusion: Houdini’s Paranormal PursuitStep into a portal to the past as “Doc”, master of character and conjurer of theatrical magic, brings the legendary escapologist to life. Houdini himself takes center stage, not in chains, but in pursuit of truth!
7:00 PMMain Dining Room
Tickets: $45.95


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