Plays About Murder Mysteries

These shows all relate to murder mysteries.

Put them together to create a production of any length. Click on the title for play information and to read a FreeView, then order your copy.

Book cover for "Is Murder Tax Deductible?" by Katherine Beeson, published by ArtAge Publications.

4 men, 5 women, 1 either

Two act, 95 minutes

When a tax-season murder shakes up an accounting office, secrets unravel, identities twist, and the detective discovers that balancing the books isn’t the only mystery to solve.
Mud Cake Anyone? - Play poster for the senior theatre production by ArtAge Publications.

3 men, 6 women

90 minute mystery

This classic fast-paced whodunit with equal parts intrigue, humor, and surprise will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
Cover of "A Wicked Little Wager" by Pamela Loyd, published by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 2 women

45 minutes

This year's annual celebration comes with mischievous gamesmanship, laughs, suspense, and murder. Be glad you don't have friends like these!
Book cover for "A Will to Murder" by Bob Naquin, published by ArtAge Publications.

2 Men, 5 Women, 1 Either

45 minute murder mystery

A cast of unsavory relatives, a corrupt lawyer, a sexy maid, and a devious butler keep the audience in suspense as the characters compete for deceased Mr. Thornburg's wealth.
Senior theatre resource guide featuring lawyer-themed plays and scripts.

2 women, 5 either

25 minute comedy

This fun play about a dyslexic murderess and an unqualified lawyer features a hilarious court trial with a lot of laughs!
Book cover for "Did You Hear About the Neighbor?" by Cynthia MacGregor.

2 men, 2 women

30 minute comedy

Ro and Ilene snoop on Ilene’s new neighbor, Max, thinking that he works for the CIA, has murdered his wife, and has buried her in his backyard!
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 2 women

18 minutes

Counseling couples is never easy but when Helen and Dave bring in an inept hit-man as evidence, it gets all so very complicated. An action-packed comedy.

cast of 3

15 minute comedy-drama

Years later, Jimmy Hoffa is still missing. Meanwhile, Phyllis worries about her finances and a broken septic system. She decides that desperate times require bold action!
Book cover featuring bold pink, black, and orange design elements.

1 man, 3 women, 1 dead male body

10 minute mystery comedy

Who could have shot Fred at the Moon Over Poughkeepsie Hotel? This hilarious 1940s-style whodunit takes place in a residential hotel catering to seniors. Sure to keep audiences guessing!
Book cover titled "Head First or Feet First?" by Douglas Campbell for senior theatre resources.

1 man, 3 women, 1 either

10 minute mystery comedy

Did Malachi Throckmorton accidentally fall from the balcony of The Copa Coconut Hotel or did he commit suicide? A hysterically zany 1940s-style mystery-farce.
Radio show poster featuring Mr. E and Jonathan M. Zaley.

Flexible cast of 11

75+minute comedy

This old-fashioned radio murder mystery suspense comedy is a real cliffhanger! The station manager of WMOO radio assigns the sound effects to the live radio audience and chaos ensues.
Book cover for "Blame Game" by Linda LaRocque, featuring a green and purple design.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Working together, playing together, having a family together, this long time married couple knew each other well...or so they thought.
Cover of Jus' Tus by Linda LaRocque, a senior theatre resource publication.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute murder mystery

Mystery surrounds the death of Nell's husband and Sheriff Wally is suspicious. Nell has some doubts of her own.
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