Murder by the Book

Written By: Jon Jory and Michael Bauer

Length: 35-45 minutes

Cast Size: 9 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 3M)

Genre: Comedy

Sub-Genre: Mystery

Synopsis:
When mystery writer Mary Graves is found dead, it's up to a detective with anger issues to figure out who among Graves' guests is a murderer. Is it the oil tycoon, the scientist, the Shakespearean actor, the countess, the psychic, or the maid? ...Say, this is starting to sound like a mystery novel! A hilarious one-act whodunnit brimming with larger-than-life characters.

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Item	Price	Total
Acting Edition Book A published paperback edition of the play. Use for perusal reading or production purposes.	$10.99	$0
Stage Manager Edition A published edition of the play in a 3-ring binder, single-sided with extra-wide margins for taking notes. Great for stage managers and directors.	$24.99	$0
Production PDF Scripts Instantly delivered, printable scripts for your cast and crew.	$10.00	$0.00
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Type of Script	Price	Total
Acting Edition Book A published paperback edition of the play. Use for perusal reading or production purposes.	$10.99	$0
Stage Manager Edition A published edition of the play in a 3-ring binder, single-sided with extra-wide margins for taking notes. Great for stage managers and directors.	$24.99	$0
PDF Production / Classroom Scripts Printable PDF scripts intended for PRODUCTION or CLASSROOM USE. You must order one copy for each person in your cast/crew or classroom.	$10.00	$0
PDF Perusal Copy A Printable PDF for PERUSAL PURPOSES ONLY. Enter the number of copies you wish to print.	$10.00	$0

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Product specification details
Genre	Comedy
Sub-genre	Mystery
Length Type	One-Act
Theme	Absurd
Cast Size	9 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 3M)
Approx. Running Time	35-45 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $60.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.

When mystery writer Mary Graves is found dead, it's up to a detective with anger issues to figure out who among Graves' guests is a murderer. Is it the oil tycoon, the scientist, the Shakespearean actor, the countess, the psychic, or the maid? ...Say, this is starting to sound like a mystery novel! A hilarious one-act whodunnit brimming with larger-than-life characters.