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Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion (full-length)

Written By: Ian McWethy
Length: 90-100 minutes
Cast Size: 10-20 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 9M, 3 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

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Product specification details
Genre Comedy
Sub-genre Mystery, Parody/Spoof
Length Type Full-Length
Theme Pop Culture, Superheroes
Cast Size 10-20 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 9M, 3 any)
Approx. Running Time 90-100 minutes

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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 one-act version of this play is also available.)

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