CAST: 3-4M, 4F
SET: Interior restaurant dining room set
TIME: About 70 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$65 First Performance
$65 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior restaurant dining room set
TIME: About 70 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$65 First Performance
$65 Each Additional Performance
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Comedy mixes with a good mystery in this easy-to-produce dinner theatre show that could also be produced traditionally.
Artemus Ward, head of the lucrative family publishing business, falls face first into his mashed potatoes, revealing a knife in his back. Luckily Dr. Bullfinger, an over-eager, newly elected county coroner, was dining at the restaurant and is eager to lead an investigation... and give herself a career boost in the process!
It’s hard to say who did it considering everyone has a motive. Reginald, heir to the business? Major, who wrote the company’s bestseller but hasn’t received his royalties? Alexis, four time widow of husbands who died at the dinner table? The destitute nephew, Bernie, from the mailroom? Or Eileen Morrow, a backstabbing attorney?
Between scenes, there’s plenty of time for the audience to interact with cast members and discover additional clues so they can fill out their ”Whodunit?” sheet. The humor, twists, and surprises don’t end in this cleverly crafted mystery that’s ideal for high schools and community theatres.
Artemus Ward, head of the lucrative family publishing business, falls face first into his mashed potatoes, revealing a knife in his back. Luckily Dr. Bullfinger, an over-eager, newly elected county coroner, was dining at the restaurant and is eager to lead an investigation... and give herself a career boost in the process!
It’s hard to say who did it considering everyone has a motive. Reginald, heir to the business? Major, who wrote the company’s bestseller but hasn’t received his royalties? Alexis, four time widow of husbands who died at the dinner table? The destitute nephew, Bernie, from the mailroom? Or Eileen Morrow, a backstabbing attorney?
Between scenes, there’s plenty of time for the audience to interact with cast members and discover additional clues so they can fill out their ”Whodunit?” sheet. The humor, twists, and surprises don’t end in this cleverly crafted mystery that’s ideal for high schools and community theatres.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Murder on the Menu
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