Comedy Murder Mysteries
If your theatre is looking for a lively one act or two-act comedy murder mystery playscript, these shows will thrill your audiences. Many with audience participation, these shows are perfect for junior high, middle and high schools, as well as churches and community theatres. Check out the large variety of small cast and large cast thrillers. These plays are both short and long to fit any type of venue. Everyone will have fun trying to untangle twisted plots of intrigue. It’s comedy and suspense for all. And don’t forget — they are also excellent for dinner theater and fundraising!Pioneer Drama Service is thrilled to offer 69 funny murder mysteries.
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Murder at the Renaissance Faire
Cast: Flexible cast of 11 (2M, 2F, plus 7 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Interior theatre set / About 65 minutes Great death scenes from Shakespeare are about to get real in this thrilling show set at a Renaissance Faire. More... |
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Cafe Murder
Cast: 2M, 5F, plus 2 roles that can be any, extras
Set/Time: Interior restaurant set / About 40 minutes Rosemary Saint-John is an annoying hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. When she disappears and is presumed murdered, the only objective witnesses are the audience members. More... |
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Murder on the 518
Cast: Flexible cast of 19-28 (7M, 9F, plus 3-12 roles that can be any), optional extras
Set/Time: Interior train dining car set / About 80 minutes This family-friendly mystery is sure to keep the audience guessing right up until the train pulls into the station. More... |
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Murder’s in the Heir
Cast: 5M, 8F, plus 2 roles that can be any
Set/Time: Interior living room set / About 90 minutes Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. And it’s up to your audience to decide who actually did it! More... |
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The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery
A Murder Mystery
Cast: 5M, 6F, plus 3 roles that can be any
Set/Time: Interior parlor room set / About 75 minutes Ready to tackle a murder mystery that really teases the brain? With a fun play-within-a-play plot that challenges both the mind and the metaphysical, this comic mystery is certain to have your audiences coming back for more. More... |
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A Murdered Mystery
Cast: 3M, 3F
Set/Time: Interior living room set / About 20 minutes Your audience will laugh heartedly as they realize they’re not watching a mystery, they’re watching a comedy of bickering, egotistical actors who can’t even stage a mystery without murdering it! More... |
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Murder on the Menu
Cast: 3-4M, 4F
Set/Time: Interior restaurant dining room set / About 70 minutes The humor, twists, and surprises don’t end in this cleverly crafted mystery that’s ideal for high schools and community theatres. More... |
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No Body to Murder
Cast: 6M, 12F, plus 2 roles that can be any
Set/Time: Interior hotel lobby set / About 40 minutes Bad news — in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict — threatens the guests at the Come On Inn in this quick comedy that’s full of zany characters and hilarious stage action! More... |
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How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Cast: Flexible cast of 14 (3M, 5F, plus 6 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Interior mansion set / About 60 minutes A dinner theatre murder mystery at a how-to seminar about hosting a murder mystery dinner party, complete with audience interaction, information packets with extra clues, and multiple endings! More... |
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Murder at the Banquet
Cast: 4M, 4F, extras
Set/Time: Interior banquet hall set / About 40 minutes The International Association of Mystery Solvers is hosting an awards banquet for the “world’s greatest detectives.” More... |
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