Play-Dead Murder Mysteries

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A Plot Of Murder

A Neighborhood Association meeting is usually a dull affair. But at this meeting an Elvis impersonator ends up dead in the restroom. Agent McManshon is quick to arrive and conduct an investigation. It seems Agent McManshon knows a lot about this plot of murder, but it's a secret.
Cast Total: 11 | 6-M 5-F

 

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An Audition For A Murder

A Theatre group is holding auditions for a Murder Mystery called "Death of A Disco Dancer". One of the actors mysteriously dies. Luckily the playwright has invited a detective to the auditions. Can the case be solved? Can the show be cast?
Cast Total: 12 | 5-M 7-F

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A Murder Has Been Renounced

A couple's car breaks down on a dark and stormy night. A nearby estate offers shelter and an oddball group of guests all behaving very strangely. The phone lines are down and  a necklace is stolen, shots are fired, a guest is strangled. You know, the usual fare. 
Cast Total: 7 | 2-M 5-F

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Dead 2 Rights

A double booked banquet room leads to trouble. A corporate meeting and a book club must work out a solution. And while they are at it, solve two murders.
Cast Total: 12 | 8-M 4-F (some male roles can be played by female)

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Dead Air

 

Radio station WEZY is having an anniversary broadcast. The host is having a meltdown on the air and the Bunny Bagel Boy collapses and appears to be dead. Is anyone listening? Does anyone care?
Cast Total: 11 | 6-M 5-F (some male roles can be played by females)

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Death Near Dead Man's Holler

Nothing much ever happens in the small town of Meridosa till now. Gun-slinger Sergio Van Cleef is in town for safekeeping in the jail. All Sheriff John Ford needs to do is keep an eye on him. Simple right? Until Van Cleef winds up dead. 
Cast Total: 9 | 6-M 3-F

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Death Of A Doornail

Eccentric Millionaire, Albert Doornale has invited all of his close friends to his estate. Only problem is, Albert's not home. No one has seen him. Was Albert killed? Kidnapped? A murder investigation will begin, as soon as a body is found.
Cast Total: 10 | 5-M* 5-F (*some can be played as female)

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Girls' Night Out

Four women, stop for dinner at the establishment owned by the ex-husband of one of them. Between the salad and entre, he ends up dead. Each has a reason to wish him dead; perhaps one did more than wish.
Cast Total: 5 | 1-M 4-F (3 optional extras)

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I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning

 

During the garter toss at Brenda and Eddie's Reception, a mysterious man is killed on the dance floor. The mysterious man has ties to both the Groom's and Bride's families. Nonetheless, "damage Control" guru - Mr. Parker believes everything is fine. Cast Total: 12 | 7-M 5-F

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Irritation To A Murder

Godfry Gatewood, multi-millionaire and Financial whiz is under so much pressure and trouble that he could just die. Well, actually he does. Former detective Nick Dashell has a few ideas. Some of them about the murder.
Cast Total: 10 | 5-M 5-F (one male role can be played by a female)

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Last Call At Chez Mort

A Night Club in the 1940s is the scene of a bizarre death. Was it an accident or was it murder? Inspector Constantine could pin it on any one of these mugs. The gangster, the showgirl, the French guy, the Russian with a hatchet. Will he pick the right one?
Cast Total: 8 | 6-M 2-F (two male roles can be switched to female)

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Murder Me Always

During a very bad performance of "Murder Me Always", a real murder takes place off stage. The Director is shot. The "fake" play comes to a halt and a "real" murder mystery begins.
Cast Total: 11 | 6-M 5-F

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Remains To Be Seen

A body is found in a steamer trunk on the back of a "U-Move-It" rental truck. But as Detective Goodman and Badham find, it's not as easy as tracking down the last person who rented the truck.
Cast Total: 16 | 8-M 8-F (a few roles can be doubled)

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Talk About A Murder

 

A Television talk Show is taping a live broadcast. One of the guests turns up dead, while the show is "live" on the air. Can the hosts and guests solve the murder? Will it boost their ratings? Must the Show go on?
Cast Total: 11 | 3-M 6-F 2-can be either

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To Wake The Dead

Renown Mystery writer Fred Finnegan has died under unusual circumstances and all his friends have gathered at his wake. Was Fred murdered by someone at the wake? Because Fred's ghost shows up and he's dying to find out who dun it!
Cast Total: 11 | 6-M 5-F

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The Snow Day Monologues - One Act Comedy/Drama (Non-Murder Mystery)

A glimpse into the lives of six different students as they pass the time at home on a school Snow Day.
Cast Total: 7 | 3-M 3-F 1-(either)