In America, Prohibition is still in full swing and while it makes alcohol a difficult commodity to attain, it certainly isn’t impossible.
The Macaroni brothers are one of Chicago’s main families responsible for importing the contraband. They own Swingers, arguably the most popular speakeasy in all Chicago. From bodyguards to sassy jazz singers, alcohol to fine dining, this hip club has everything.
And tonight – it even has a murder. Bugs Macaroni, the big boss himself, is dead.
The only problem is – who killed him?
Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery Script
Felons, Flappers and Foul play
From: $313.50
- Works with unlimited number of guests
- Instant download option available
- Designed around a 3 course meal
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fundraising or not for profit.
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Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the pack
- Full instructions
- Script Booklet for Each Cast Member
- Character Background for Each Cast Member
- Cast Guidelines for Each Cast Member
- Invitation Flyer (Which You Can Copy to Requirements)
- Guest Handout (Which You Can Copy to Requirements)
- Guest Instruction Handouts X 12 Copies
- Clue Labels
- Any Additional Printable Files as Needed for Clues
- Access to Digital Files if Needed
How do dinner theatre scripts work?
If you’re looking for a murder mystery evening which supplies entertaining sleuthing while you dine, then our Dinner Theatre style murder mystery evenings are just what you are looking for.
Each mystery is designed to be run in one room within a hotel/restaurant setting during a three course meal.
There are five suspects (the cast). One murder occurs before the event (the discovery of the body usually begins the evening) and one murder occurs mid-way through the evening. The dead body usually comes back as the inspector for the denouement. You can have a separate actor play this role if you prefer.
A stage manager is also useful for this type of script.
These mysteries are written as interactive dinner theatre with a series of scripts as well as interactive questioning by the guests. The emphasis is fun and melodrama and the plays require an experienced set of actors to learn back story. This style of script is NOT for novice actors due to the amount of line learning, and requirement to be confident ad-libbing.
A good team of actors will usually need between 4-6 rehearsals, OR to learn the scripts and back story in advance and an intensive afternoon of rehearsals on the day before the show.
The plots require props and often theatre blood. These props are often not too difficult to obtain. It’s usually things like knives, glasses, guns (fake obviously!), and small stage props e.g. handbags. Sound effects are also often minimal. Though some plots do benefit from having access to a starter pistol.
Introducing the suspects
Mickey Macaroni – Da Big Boss’s Brother
In spats and pinstripe suit, Mickey Macaroni is larger than life and likes to keep his friends close and his enemies closer. The question is: which are you?
Bunny Hugg – Singer, dancer and Bugs’ moll
With short bobbed hair and an equally short dress, Bunny just loves jazz, and her tassels are guaranteed to swing with her thing.
Tommy Gunn – The Macaroni brothers’ Lieutenant
With sleek hair and pencil moustache, Tommy may look respectable in his tux, but he is never without his side arm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Sherry Shimmy – The newest singer at the club
Young, vivacious and dangerously blond, Sherry Shimmy is a girl who knows exactly how to strut her stuff.
Guy Sendalls – Barman
With quick wrist action, witty patter and a natural flair for cocktails, Guy Sendalls is the barman at Swingers, and a natural confidante for many of the clientele.
Need something bespoke?
Customise this game
This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.
It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.
Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.
Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?
The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.
Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.
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