The Jury Experience – Death on the Port Side: Will Houston Deliver Justice?
Houston
Murder #3: The Deadly Boat Ride at Bayou Theater, Houston
This interactive live theatre experience at Bayou Theater suits audiences aged 12 and over, offering a courtroom drama where you act as the jury.
On a summer night, the son of a powerful politician took the wheel of the family’s speedboat with an ex-lover and old friends aboard. Hours later, one person is dead, another in a coma, and the son faces a murder charge. You will weigh witness testimonies, analyze evidence, and decide the verdict: guilty or not guilty.
Show Highlights
- Live courtroom drama where the audience votes to decide the final verdict
- Audience decisions shape hidden angles in the case, creating a unique show each time
- Analyze testimonies, uncover contradictions, and review evidence
- A high-stakes case with multiple twists and turns
How It Works
- Take your seat: Arrive 30 minutes early. Doors close at showtime; late entry is not allowed.
- Hear the case: Track every testimony, detect contradictions, and vote at key moments to influence the trial.
- Deliver your verdict: Guilty or not guilty, the outcome depends on the jury, which is you.
Practical Information
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Doors open: 30 minutes before showtime
- Venue: Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058 (University of Houston-Clear Lake campus)
- Age Limit: 12 and older; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with designated wheelchair zone
- Groups & Private Shows: Available for 30+ people or private bookings
- Gift Cards: Available for purchase
Sensitive Themes Warning
This experience includes themes of domestic violence, emotional manipulation, alcohol use, and a distressing emergency services call. The performance contains moments of intense emotional conflict.
Tickets and Booking
Tickets are sold exclusively via the Fever app or feverup.com. No tickets are available at the venue. Transfers and date changes are possible up to 48 hours before the event; refunds are not issued.
Venue Details
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early; late entry is not permitted
- Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) are recommended; limited METRO bus service to the UHCL campus
- Free on-campus parking available in UHCL visitor lots
- Venue is ADA compliant; contact hello@feverup.com in advance for accessibility arrangements
- Pets are not allowed; assistance animals welcome
For the best experience, arrive early to secure preferred seating and fully engage as a juror in this unique theatrical trial.
