SERIAL KILLER SPEED DATING is actual speed dating, with a twist.
PART SHOW. part speed dating.
Join 15-20 other daters looking for love in all the wrong places.
THE CATCH: Hidden among your dates is a serial killer who’s hacked the room.
It’s up to you to figure out if you’re sitting across from a potential match… or a potential “murderer.”
Serial Killer Speed Dating is equal parts virtual theatre, gameshow, & online dating.
sksd presents 60-90 Minute dating games for straight & LGBTQ+ singles, couples, & more!
meet 10+ other daters looking for love in all the wrong places, in AN ODD zoom show.
You’ll “DATE” 1 KILLER WHO’S HACKED THE ROOM. (HINT: Yes, we know who it is, and no, it ain’t you.)
YOU no LONGER have to worry if you’re inviting a “murderer” back to your place… we practically guarantee it.
IN SHORT, SERIAL KILLER SPEED DATING TAKES THE AWKWARDNESS OUT OF ONLINE DATING AND MAKES IT INTIMATE AND PLAYFUL.
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In 2015, we discovered that when you throw a Serial Killer (aka “a plant”) into the mix, the awkward tension of a first date – or 10 first dates in a row – disappears quicker than Ted Bundy in a jail cell. And when 2020’s pandemic introduced video dating to the masses, we found a huge crop of like-minded singles who loved the idea of going out for a show and some drinks from the comfort of their own homes.
Serial Killer Speed Dating solves for shyness and swipe-right culture’s lack of intimacy in one fell machete swoop, with a dating game that’s at once private and social. It’s more “Addams Family” than “Manson Family,” and audiences nationwide have fallen in love with the campy, b-horror vibes and effortless format.
We’re also launching a matchmaking edition on clubhouse! COMING q1 2021.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
Replace awkward, interview-style first dates with a “gameshow” about serial killers… and you have the idea.
We’ll dip you into private rooms for rapid 1-on-1s between drinks.
all from the comfort of your own home.
1. Zoom Room Opens (5 mins.)
Start with a quick group game to rename daters for privacy, get comfy, and give time for latecomers (not you, of course). Participants open their date sheets (a simple Google Form). Everyone is muted, cameras on. Showtime.
2. First Round of Prizes (5 mins.)
“Zodiac Killer” (winner of the mini-game we just played) and “Arsenic Anna” (Best Cocktail) Awards are given out. The Serial Killer(s) hide(s) in the room… who could it be?!
3. Scene Setting (5 mins.)
Host gives the rules, and it’s time to determine if you’re here to date or going for the grand prize: “Most Likely To Be A Serial Killer Without Actually Being A Serial Killer.” Some people just want to watch the world burn.
4. Round 1 Private Dates (15 mins.)
Oh no, a “Killer” has hacked the room! Rapid-fire, 1-on-1 dates begin. It's time to start asking if the person sitting across from you is someone you’d like to date or a Serial Killer in hiding. Or both? Hey, we don’t judge.
5. Bathroom Break, Group Game (10 mins.)
Use the bathroom and pour another round, it's about to go down. Strut your stuff for the “John Wayne Gacy” (Business on Top, Party on Bottom) and “H.H. Holmes” (Show n’ Tell of your Weirdest Murder Weapon) Awards.
6. Round 2 Private Dates (15 mins.)
Another four dates to find love and/or the “Killer!” Remember: you’ll only date one “Killer,” but you can vote for anyone that seems suspect…
7. Drink Break, Trivia (5 mins.)
Grab one last drink as you attempt to answer serial killer-themed trivia and win the “Dating Game Killer” Award.
8. Final Round Private Dates (10 mins.)
Last two dates and it’s time to cast your ballot! Who do you think is the “Killer,” and who would you like to see again? Remember, you can “like” or call out as many people as you want.
10. The Big Reveal! (5 mins.)
“Black Dahlia” (Best Framing), “John Doe” (Best Chatbox Clapback) Awards and Grand Prize for “Voted Most Likely To Be A Serial Killer…” awarded as the votes are tallied.
10. The Big Reveal! (5 mins.)
The climax of the night: a Zoom Theatre reveal of the actual Serial Killer(s) in the room!
A round of applause, and we leave the room open for a bit, giving you a chance to chat with your fellow non-Serial Killers.
...The Next Day
We match you with mutual “likes” via email, and then let everyone know the matches have gone out. If you weren’t matched this time, all good. Come back and see us again; it seems like several Serial Killers have been popping up in our Zoom rooms these days, so there's always a chance to solve another mystery and hit it off with other like-minded people.
The great thing about speed dating is that it introduces you to a whole new group of people. Maybe you’ll match with someone, maybe you won’t, but overall the response we get most often from attendees is how much damn fun they have at our events, time and again. That’s why we have multiple shows, with varied campy "Killer" stories.
Dating, as you know, is a bit of a numbers game: We can’t guarantee you’ll meet your match at our event, but we can promise you a good time and the chance to get a few “micro-dates” under your belt. The more you date, the more comfortable you get at it, the more you are yourself – which of course will attract people to the authentic You.
Since we take the tension out of “I don't know what to say about myself” and replace it with “OMG is this person the Killer?!” in our events, the vibe is super fun and relaxed. And there’s a show to enjoy. It’s a win-win situation!
And hell, who knows? You might meet your special someone at Serial Killer Speed Dating. Imagine that story when people ask you how you met!!
PRIVATE NETWORKING EVENTS
Our patented gameplay works for more than just finding love. We’ve hosted opening night receptions, corporate galas for remote workers, and more. Catch us at:
We can also theme our unique, networking-hyperdrive event around any genre if serial killers aren’t quite corporate friendly enough… insert American Psycho business card joke here.
OUR TEAM
Co-Founder & Host, Abel Horwitz (pictured during his appearance on "Weakest Link") is an award-winning screenwriter, improv performer, and horror genre-enthusiast from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He founded SKSD in 2015 as a live event and has produced for a variety of theater and Immersive arts companies around Los Angeles.
Art Director, Francesca Quintano is an award-winning artist and illustrator from Santa Monica, California. Her work has been featured in galleries and media around the world, and she has created murals and illustrations for international brands and entertainment studios. She’s also won multiple equestrian riding tournaments.
Co-Founder & Director, Jacob Patterson is an Immersive arts producer and Experiential marketing director from Sacramento, California. He Co-Founded the award-winning Think Tank Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles in 2010, and has since created live and virtual content for festivals and entertainment companies around the world.
Creative Director, Dino Nama II is a creator from Los Angeles, California. He has managed startup and billion-dollar operations, leading every last Think Tank campaign to such recognitions as “Top 25 Most Instagrammed Art Spaces in the US (Vice),” “Best of Los Angeles (LA Weekly),” and “Most Creative” at Bar Convent Brooklyn.
