Mystery Script Summaries

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Mystery Dinner Theaters are a great way for groups of all ages to gather for an incredible event. They get to know others in the community while also enjoying time with family and friends. Your audience members enter a different world. Actors are in character. The room is creatively and thematically decorated. Guests mingle, snack on appetizers, read character descriptions and play interactive table games. The first scene introduces the future suspects which creates interest and curiousity. As the crowd dines, they also enjoy interacting with various actors. Next, the largest part of the drama is presented. Towards the very end, a crime takes place.

Cast mingles with audience while eating.

As the evening progresses, the audience continues to be involved. While they munch on desserts, the crowd dicusses their speculations with others. Each person submits an individual accusation card to guess who is guilty. The culprit is exposed in the final scene. With this revelation, guests discover if their hypotheses were correct. Winners are rewarded with thematic prizes. Your guests will talk and share for weeks!

Scripts are full of humor and family friendly. They have been used by Schools, Youth Groups, novice and experienced Drama Teams, Libraries, Hospitals, Camps, Homeshool Groups, and numerous Community Organizations to create a unique and memorable event.

Every Script Includes: Various Logo Sizes, Example Playbill, Schedule Guideline, Table Game for Audience, Set Up Suggestions, Crime Accusation Cards, Table Numbers, Example Small Advertising Handout, Example Larger Letter Size Advertisement, Character Descriptions for both Cast and Audience, Greatest Mystery in History Handout, ... You will NOT be asked to buy any additional materials.

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An Exciting Mystery Theater Script
That Both Adult and Student Groups Love to Present:

Mystery Dinner Theater #16
Mystery on the Serengeti Safari
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Tommie, a young gazelle dreamer living in the Serengeti, is determined to prove his significance by boldly making a difference. His best friends, an affable wildebeest and an edgy zebra reluctantly join his quest. However, danger abounds from prowling carnivores like hyenas, lions, cheetahs and leopards. Can a perceptive elephant, a savvy giraffe or a skittish secretarybird bring solutions and hope? Or will the predators win because one animal betrays everyone's trust? Who from your audience will be shrewd enough to connect the clues and win a prize? Three options for endings. Check out some PHOTOS

Go to Animals in Serengeti to see HELPFUL info and fabulous PICTURES. The planning and work you put into props and costumes will be well worth the effort when presenting this exceptionally fun mystery script.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 14:
6 Male Roles (5 animals + 1 tour guide)
8 Female Roles (6 animals + 2 tourists)

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Laughter and Smiles await with this next script
which is quickly becoming a favorite:

Mystery Dinner Theater #15
The Circus Charade
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages ... It's time to solve a mystery. The night shines hope for traveling circus – Cirque de Champion – to seize a Guinness World Record in the small town of Maryville. Performers like the Ringmaster, Human Cannonball, Strongman, Juggler, Trick Rider, Trapeze Artist and Magician dash about in fervent preparation, yet complications abound. Lies and bribery lead to the looting of $100,000! Will the show go on? Can the culprit be caught in time? Can the troupe reunify if the truth is revealed? Will a super sleuth from your audience unravel the clues to catch this insidious thief? Two ending options.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 11:
6 Male Roles
5 Female Roles
Note: One or Two males can be switched to females.

Plus fun opportunities for several Additional people to audition with their unique talents.

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Murder (or Attempted Murder) Mystery Dinner Theater #5
Suspect Hollywood - My Most Popular Script!
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
A hilariously funny dinner theater about some “famous” and some not-so-famous actors and actresses auditioning for a new movie entitled Peril of the Prodigal Son. The director has made huge promises to the potential cast and movie financiers. Will he uphold these assurances? How will they respond to the bitter betrayals? Who in your audience will recognize the revengeful murderer? Two endings. PHOTOS
Bonus: Since the majority of dialogue is for an audition – cast members can read many lines from their scripts.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 9+:
4 Male Roles
3 Female Roles
1 Male or Female Role
1 M or F to be the Reporter who solves the crime.
2 M or F small but great Optional Parts

Plus fun opportunities for 6 audience members make it a night to remember!

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Mystery Dinner Theater #7
The Conundrum on the Crackerjack Cruise
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
A who-done-it mystery aboard the luxury cruise liner Grand Jubilation! As guests set sail on their floating palace to the Bahamas, they are introduced to some unique and amusing characters. Then, after a fabulous evening of drama, interaction, and laughter, one of these passengers steals an exquisite, pink-diamond ring! Who did it? How did he or she do it? And why?Two ending options.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 9+:
4 Male Roles
5 Female Roles
1 Very Small Optional Female Role

The audience gets highly involved by being divided into 2 teams - Stingrays vs. Starfish! Plus, several audience members are chosen to represent their teams of competition on stage.

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Mystery Dinner Theater #8
Murder at Mike's or Mystery at Mike's
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
It’s opening night at a new 1950’s style restaurant – Mike’s 50’s Cafe. Guests arrive dressed in fifties attire ready to celebrate! As the night progresses, secrets are revealed. However, some characters are desperate to keep things hidden. When one person decides that murder is the only solution, the audience is called upon to help solve the crime. Who did it? How did he or she do it? And why? Two endings. PHOTOS
(Mystery at Mike's is the same script you will simply advertise with a different title.)

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 12:
6 Male Roles
5 Female Roles
1 Female Detective Only in Final Scene

The audience is very involved. Not only do they enjoy dressing 50's style, they are divided into 2 teams - Edsels vs. Impalas! A few guests rally their teams on stage.

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Mystery Dinner Theater #9
Sabotage on 'The Ultimate Server'
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Tonight the TV reality show “The Ultimate Server” will provide exciting entertainment and bountiful laughs for its first live audience. But when the producer makes a startling revelation, he decides to announce an unexpected twist. The seven determined contestants who've been battling to win $250,000 will reach new heights of scheming and conniving - eventually leading to some risky sabotage. Two endings.
PLUS: Your audience's involvement will be crucial to participate in the challenges, cheer their favorite competitors, and crown a winner.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at about An hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 11:
6 Memale Roles and 5 Female Roles
Some Male roles can be switched to Female.
Extras: Three assistants and at least 2 stage hands

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Mystery Dinner Theater #10
Wrangle at Red Mountain Ranch
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
A right lively crew heads out west to a genuine dude ranch. They are seeking to hash out their differences by living a cowboy’s life and reenacting scenes from the Old West. Just as hope appears, several scalawags are caught lyin’ like a rug. One pilgrim retaliates by taking out the worst scoundrel of all. Your audience will enjoy coming dressed western style. Two endings. PHOTOS

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 8: (NEW Cast of 11 option)
4 Male Roles
4 Female Roles
Some of the roles may be switched to M/F
2 M audience volunteers

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Mystery Dinner Theater #11
New York Dreams
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Guests of Hotel Gem have come to New York City to fulfill their hopes and dreams. While waiting for breakfast at the luxurious Diamond Cafe, the power suddenly goes out! Everyone is trapped on the 35th floor. As anxious patrons seek escape, they experience the amazing revelations of a new invention called "The Talent Brightener." Just as freedom is given and everyone rushes to their event, thievery is discovered. Now everyone's a suspect. Who is this thief? Can the audience use the clues to catch this villain? Two endings. PHOTOS

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at About an hour.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 9+:
4 Male Roles and 5 Female Roles
2 or 3 Planned Audience Volunteers

This script offers a unique option to Serve BREAKFAST for dinner - Inexpensive yet Delicious.

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Mystery Dinner Theater #12 - My shortest full-length script
Who's Cookin'?
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Who's cookin' up a scrumptious meal and who's cookin' a shady scheme to win a charity competition? Attend an elite gala where three celebrity chefs including Patty Deen, Gordy Whimsey, and Rochelle Ray battle for victory. Pairs will fight for votes, but when the coveted grand prize starts slipping away, will the mischief of self-absorbed, win-at-all-costs celebrities bring the evening's events to a halt? Or will the audience help solve the mystery and crown the true victor? Two endings. Check out some PHOTOS

This is the shortest of the full length mystery dinner theater scripts at About 55 minutes.
Cost: $125

The Cast of 9+:
5 Female Roles and 4 Male Roles
2 M and 1 F Planned or Audience Volunteers for Short Commercial
2 Helpers for Keeping Score and Working with Game

This Script is also available as a Christmas Themed Script: Cookin' Up Christmas

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Mystery Dinner Theater #13
The Hawaiian Heist
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Guests are celebrating at a scrumptious, oceanfront luau in picturesque Kona, Hawaii! All week they've explored the island while attending relationship building workshops. But the evening unravels when secret identities, shocking lies, and regretful pasts lead to kidnapping, threats and thievery. Will anyone discover the villain and bring resolution? Or will catastrophe and chaos rule the night? Two endings.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at about An hour.
Cost: $125

Cast of 10:
5 Male Roles
5 Female Roles
1 of the Male roles can be switched to a Female Role

Get out those Hawaiian Decorations and Enjoy a fun event!

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Mystery Dinner Theater #14
Missing Greenbacks: An Old-Time Radio Mystery
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
The year is 1948. The atmosphere is thrilling and sensational. Penelope Parker presents her final radio show before heading to New York for all new television productions. Yet, not everyone is celebrating. The envy of others at the radio station brings a variety of reactions including resentment, betrayal, deception and thievery. One ending. Check out some PHOTOS

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at about An hour.
Cost: $125

Cast of 9:
5 Female Roles and 4 Male Roles

With 2 radio shows - over half the script will be read - Making it much easier to learn lines. Prep and Practice time is still important for blocking, working with props, and creating sound effects.

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Mystery Dinner Theater #6 - Written for Youth / Student Groups
The Case of the Sinister Senior Sabotage
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
The Senior Class at Washington High School has been assigned a special Project to present the school a Gift in honor of their class. Seniors have very different ideas about what this Gift should be! Their interactions among themselves and other students will not only keep the audience laughing, but will provide clues to solve the crime. When graduation day arrives, the gift is missing! Audience members will answer: What was the gift? Who took the gift? Why? and Where was it hidden? One ending.

This is a full length mystery dinner theater script at about An hour.
Cost: $125

Cast of 20+:
5 12th grade Student Roles (3 Female and 2 Male)
5 "Adult" Roles (Plus 1 optional)
10 Small roles for students + a few non-speaking roles

This play may also be presented as: The Case of the Sinister Student Sabotage

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The Greatest Mystery in History handout comes with every script so the gospel can easily be shared.

Every script also includes: Logos, Example Playbill, Table Game, Set up Suggestions, Ballots for Guessing, Ad Poster Example, Character Descriptions, Example Invite Handouts ...

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