Death Of A Doornail MADC production The Manoel Theatre, Malta

  • Setting: A Drawing Room
  • Cast Total: 10
  • 5-males*
  • 5-females
  • *some can be played as female
  • Eccentric Millionaire, Albert Doornale has invited all of his close friends to his estate; including his ex-wife Abigail, his current fiance Candy Bombay, and his childhood friend from the lower East Side, Salvatore Carbone. Everyone arrives at the estate greeted by the grumpy Butler and cutlery carrying cook. The only problem is, Albert is not there, no one has seen him. Not his nerdy Nephew or his socially spoiled daughter. None of the guest have any idea why they are there or what happened to their host. That is until blood is found in the upstairs bathroom. Was Albert killed and carried away? In the nick of time, Inspector Bukowski arrives on the scene. A murder investigation will begin, as soon as a body is found. It may be a long wait.

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  • "What is particularly endearing about this piece, "Death of a Doornail" by Lee Mueller, is how Mueller uses the audience's familiarity with this classic mystery format to his advantage."

    -Kathleen Everett
    YourOttawaRegion.com


    Death Of A Doornail- arty award



    "Death Of A Doornail"
    Winner of two -2011 Artsy Awards, Fairfield, CA

    -"Outstanding Comedy -Best Original Production"

    -"Best Supporting Actress"

    Vacaville Gaslighters Theatrical Group

    Death Of A Doornail- arty award