Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion
Length: 30-45 minutes
Cast Size:
14-24 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 7M, 5 any)
Genre:
Comedy
Sub-Genre:
Mystery, Parody/Spoof
Synopsis:
Sure, you think you've seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder...Read More
Sure, you think you've seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder...Read More
Genre | Comedy |
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Sub-genre | Mystery, Parody/Spoof |
Length Type | One-Act |
Theme | Pop Culture, Superheroes |
Author Display | Ian McWethy |
Cast Size | 14-24 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 7M, 5 any) |
Approx. Running Time | 30-45 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $60.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Stage Manager Edition: $24.99
Sure, you think you've seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion is a whodunnit that will leave you laughing and guessing right until the very end—and there are three different endings to choose from!
(A full-length version of this play is also available.)