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How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party
(In Fifteen Simple Steps)


By Brian D. Taylor


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CAST:  Flexible cast of 14 (3M, 5F, plus 6 roles that can be any)
SET:  Interior mansion set
TIME:  About 60 minutes
Script:
$6.75 each (Click for more items) Director’s book:  $22.50 each


ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance

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What could be more fun than 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?! 

Host Miss Penelope Chrysler-Michelin presents her proven, fifteen-step process on how to host a murder mystery dinner party to your audience, the dinner guests at her seminar.  To guide them through the presentation, Miss Penelope has planned her own murder mystery dinner party to play out onstage.  She takes guests through all the most important steps, such as “Setting the Scene,” “Choosing Your Mark,” “Establishing Motive,” and more.  Read more...

Of course, her guest list has been carefully selected to make sure the very best mix of suspicious characters are present — The Celebrity, The Writer, The Doctor, The Ladykiller.  But like any good murder mystery, the weather worsens and the plot thickens when there is an unexpected visitor on the dark and stormy night.  Good thing Miss Penelope has thought of everything, including Step Eight:  “Always Have a Backup Plan.” 

Can anyone really be trusted at this devious dinner party?  With all of the usual fun and games of a murder mystery, the unexpected twists and turns make this an absolutely delectable dinner theatre piece!


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Director’s book:  $22.50 each
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HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
CUMMING, GA
WENDY BOGGS
EVANS, GA
LAURIE SHULTIS
SPENCER, WV
MARIA BENEFIELD
MISSION VIEJO, CA
AMBER VAN DYKE
SHERIDAN, WY
HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL
KLAMATH FALLS, OR
HEATHER RHINE
APO, AE
MADISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
REXBURG, ID
USD 111 DONIPHAN WEST SCHOOLS
HIGHLAND, KS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
MERIDIAN, ID
MARYVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MARYVILLE, TN
CHERYL ANDERSON
PRINCE GEORGE, BC  CANADA
SEEDLING THEATRE COMPANY
HENDERSON, NV
CARMEL ADVENTIST COLLEGE
CARMEL WA  AUSTRALIA
CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
MONMOUTH, IL
ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
OWOSSO, MI
BILL WOODWARD SCHOOL
PEACE RIVER, AB  CANADA
EAST GRAND RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHL
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI
JEAN VANIER CATHOLIC SECONDARY
TORONTO, ON  CANADA
SEQUINN LEE
APO, AE
BRYCE SHORT
DOVER, OK
JONATHAN HALL
PHOENIX, AZ
CONVERSE COUNTY SD NO.  1
DOUGLAS, WY
INT LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
RICHARDSON, TX
BOLIVAR-RICHBURG CENTRAL SCH
BOLIVAR, NY
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
ABERDEEN, SD
KAHLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
DYER, IN
KING MIDDLE SCHOOL
PORTLAND, ME
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For production:  E-Scripts
E-Scripts allow organizations to receive an emailed, printable PDF of the script within one business day without needing to prepay for scripts or royalties.  This option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of distribution rights for your entire cast. 

To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production.  As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member.  Then, select “Emailed E-script” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout. 

IMPORTANT:
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  • Only scripts can be emailed.  Director’s books and music parts must be shipped at regular cost.
  • A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
  • All script prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
  • There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on e-scripts or distribution rights.

NOTE:  If you wish to receive a downloadable script immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! option.  Prepayment required.
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Get It Now! allows you to immediately download PDFs of the script, director’s book, and music scores for our shows.  Production/rehearsal CDs sets are also available for immediate download.  You will not receive physical versions of anything you select for Get It Now! delivery.  This option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts (distribution rights) for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.

To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make for your production.  As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member.  Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space.  Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.

IMPORTANT:
  • You will be able to download the available parts immediately after your credit card transaction is approved.  A valid email address is required.
  • Parts not available for download will be shipped at regular cost.
  • A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
  • All material prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
  • There are NO RETURNS, EXCHANGES, OR REFUNDS on downloaded materials or distribution rights.

NOTE:  If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
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