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A Will to Murder

$7.50 – $45.00Price range: $7.50 through $45.00

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.

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SKU: N/A Category: Plays Tags: Longer Play, Mystery
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Bob Naquin
5 women, 2 men, 1 either
45 minute murder mystery

About the play: William “Billy Bob” Thornburg has died somewhat peacefully in his sleep. Unsavory relatives, a corrupt lawyer, a sexy maid, and a devious butler circle the body to divide the spoils of the estate. One by one, the sharks meet their fate.
Who will survive long enough to inherit it all?

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Here’s what they’re saying about the show:

  • Very fun, interactive experience! Laughed so much! Robin J.
  • It was so much fun — wonderful cast. Sandra P.
  • It was a fantastic time and we enjoyed the entire evening. Brenda R.

About the playwright: Bob Naquin writes and directs plays that reflect stories about the retirement community in which he lives, a fruitful source of ideas. His plays always entertain and bring a laugh when they are performed. In the meantime, he plays baseball and rides his motorcycle!

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playwright

Bob Naquin

genre

Mystery

men

2, 3

women

5, 6

royalty

$45 per performance

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Perusal Script – Digital, Perusal Script – Hard Copy, Production Script – License to Copy, Production Script – Hard Copy, Classroom Script – License to Copy, Royalty per Performance, Streaming License

cast-size

8

theme

Crime, Mischief, Murder, The Law and Lawyers

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