CAST: Flexible cast of 18 (6M, 7F, plus 5 roles that can be any)
SET: Interior mansion set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.75 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior mansion set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.75 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
E-VIEWS & E-SCRIPTS INFO
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You’ll find laughs galore in this murder mystery farce that spoofs the private eye shows of the past.
It’s the story of Crimson House, a seedy hotel where the guests pay outrageous rent for shoddy service. Arriving on the scene is that famous, inept, yet very funny Hoboken detective, Hercules Porridge, who goes by Junior.
A corpse has been discovered in the sitting room, and a beautiful secretary is done in by deadly orchid juice. Who could have done such dastardly deeds? The guest list includes a mystery writer, Anguish Crispie, an eccentric young man who dresses like a jungle explorer, and a strange actress who always dresses in black. Or maybe it’s Colonel Chutney, a crazy neighbor, who thinks he’s in India in 1880. There’s also Jeeves, the butler, who has a wandering mind.
Thrills and chills collide with sidesplitting laughter as the case is surprisingly solved by Detective Porridge.
This play was originally titled The Crooked House Murder.
It’s the story of Crimson House, a seedy hotel where the guests pay outrageous rent for shoddy service. Arriving on the scene is that famous, inept, yet very funny Hoboken detective, Hercules Porridge, who goes by Junior.
A corpse has been discovered in the sitting room, and a beautiful secretary is done in by deadly orchid juice. Who could have done such dastardly deeds? The guest list includes a mystery writer, Anguish Crispie, an eccentric young man who dresses like a jungle explorer, and a strange actress who always dresses in black. Or maybe it’s Colonel Chutney, a crazy neighbor, who thinks he’s in India in 1880. There’s also Jeeves, the butler, who has a wandering mind.
Thrills and chills collide with sidesplitting laughter as the case is surprisingly solved by Detective Porridge.
This play was originally titled The Crooked House Murder.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
The Crimson House Murder
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CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ATLANTA
KENNESAW, GA
KENNESAW, GA
FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
LAUREN LUNDBERG
NEWNAN, GA
NEWNAN, GA
FOX CHAPEL AREA SCHOOL DIST
PITTSBURG, PA
PITTSBURG, PA
UNITED FAITH CHRISTIAN ACDY
CHARLOTTE, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC
WOLF POINT HIGH SCHOOL
WOLF POINT, MT
WOLF POINT, MT
SOUTH CALLAWAY RII MIDDLE SCH
MOKANE, MO
MOKANE, MO
GINGER WAYDE
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
LINN-MAR HIGH SCHOOL
MARION, IA
MARION, IA
NORTH TAMPA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
BARNHILL MEMORIAL SCHOOL
SAINT JOHN, NB CANADA
SAINT JOHN, NB CANADA
RSU MSAD #54 SCHOOL DISTRICT
SKOWHEGAN, ME
SKOWHEGAN, ME
GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
GEORGETOWN, TX
GEORGETOWN, TX
MAUREEN MERSHON
SEATTLE, WA
SEATTLE, WA
WILBER CLATONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WILBER, NE
WILBER, NE
GOSPEL HAVEN MENNONITE CHURCH
MILLERSBURG, OH
MILLERSBURG, OH
ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL
OSSINING, NY
OSSINING, NY
SYLVIA NAWROCKI
GLEN FLORA, WI
GLEN FLORA, WI
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
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. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts 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 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 and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
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 “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
