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MINI MYSTERY DINNER THEATER DRAMA SCRIPTS
What is a "mini-mystery"?
The script is short, the cast is small, the staging is simple, and the
cost is a steal! At only $65, this type of mystery makes
a great option for first-timers or for quickly putting together a fun
evening between larger events.
(Script memorization is still
recommended.)
The cost is much less
because the length of the script is only about 30 minutes in total. And now there are several accompanying documents including:
mystery ballots, suggested games for the audience, character
descriptions/overview for the cast, graphics, sample play bills,
sample advertising and invite handouts, etc.
Keep the evening
simple by doing a dessert theater or make this mystery part of a
lock-in event.
Why did you create these shorter scripts?
When teaching workshops, I realized that simply stating facts was
quite dull. So, I created the first script as a way to show
attendees how much fun the audience has in watching the drama and
trying to solve the mystery. Plus, the cast has a GREAT time
too!
Later, I realized that many churches who are new to dinner theater need
something short, easy, and quick to put together.
Which Mini-Mystery is your favorite?
My favorite tends to be the newest one because I think I learn as the
years go by how to be a better writer. So, Moolah Mystery is my
fav right now. And it was also fun to reminisce and include a
bit of myself in each character. (For example: Robin is
a shag carpet raker and I absolutely loved doing that!) However,
The Cupcake Caper is very easy and fits the most popular date
of Valentine's Day very well.
Would you recommend a mini-mystery for a church that has already done
a few dinner theaters?
No. Go for the full length - unless you have a drama group who
is brand new to the process or if you want something quick and fun for
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THIS IS MY ONE MEDIUM SIZED MYSTERY
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A Medium Sized Mystery
- Drama #4
“Kidnapped:
A Chocolate Whodunit”
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Synopsis:
Mable's kidnapping disrupts the joyous
celebration of a new product line from Caitlyn's Candies. The
kidnapper is demanding that a guilty employee publicly confess!
Who is this kidnapper? Which charlatan must profess their
dastardly deed? Will he/she save Mable and spill the truth in
front of everyone?? And if so, can Mable be found in time?
This script has a DUAL mystery! The audience will answer:
Who are the kidnappers? Who embezzled the money? and Why?
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The audience will enjoy the chocolate theme. YUM!
Hurray! A short and easy drama for adults to
present.
The Cast:
3 Male Roles and 3 Female Roles
1 M short role for final scene
Helpers for the Game (No
lines)
Cost:
$100
This script is a medium
sized option at 45 minutes, and very fun!
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These
Three Mini Mysteries Are Popular for Quick
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Mini
Mystery Drama C
“Moolah
Mystery”
by
Nancy Bond |
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Synopsis:
Four teenagers decide to stop
procrastinating and start working on a school project. But when
a bag of money is discovered in the Harper’s home, suspicions quickly
arise! Allegations are pronounced. Lies are revealed.
Conspiracies are divulged. Is a bank robber in their midst?
Who wants revenge? Who dares to call the police? Will the
family be permanently ruptured?
Decorations will
be fun to create for this 1970's themed script. Plus, the money
theme will inspire lots of ideas too.
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The audience will enjoy the 1970's themed script by dressing the
part, solving the crime, and even building the highest card tower!
This drama is
ideal for youth to present or a combination of youth and adults.
The Cast:
3 Male Roles and 3 Female Roles
2 M or F Policemen for final scene
Cost:
$65
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Mini
Mystery Drama B
“The
Surprise Party Bamboozle”
by
Nancy Bond |
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Synopsis:
Friends have organized a surprise party for Jake’s 25th
birthday. Jake’s best friend, Brodie, gives him a very unique
gift. But his friends become annoyed with Jake’s reaction to his
new found power that this gift provides. When one of them
demolishes the gift, the audience is asked to help solve the case.
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The audience will get into the spirit by selecting their
relationship to Jake, playing party games, eating birthday cake,
solving the crime, and making some noise!
This drama is
ideal for youth to present or a combination of youth and young
adults.
The Cast:
3 Male Roles and 3 Female Roles
Cost:
$65
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Mini
Mystery Drama A
“The
Cupcake Caper”
by
Nancy Bond |
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Synopsis:
A young
man, Logan, is extremely excited about the upcoming night. He
plans to surprise his girlfriend, Jessie, with a romantic proposal at
the park where they met playing volleyball. However, his plans
are crushed when he discovers the carefully selected engagement ring
is missing!
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Who took the
ring? Will Logan ever see the ring again? Is the
engagement doomed to never happen?
The Cast:
3 Male Roles and 3 Female Roles
This drama is
ideal for youth to present or a combination of youth and adults.
It is the shortest and least involved script available.
Cost: $65
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BONUS --
The Greatest Mystery in History handout comes with
every script so the gospel can easily be shared with the crowd.
For a
FREE preview of any of the scripts --
go to
Preview Form. Submit your name and church name along with the name of the
script(s) you would like to preview. You will receive three
PDF documents: A portion of the script for you to understand the flow, a
list of characters for you to determine if you have the right people to
fill the cast, and a suggested schedule.
TO ORDER: To
order a Mystery Dinner Drama Script go to
Order Form.
You will get an email invoice to pay with a credit card on PayPal or if
you prefer - call with your credit card information. Then, after
payment is received, you will receive the script as a PDF Document by
email. PLUS lots of extras to help you have the best event possible!
Every script includes: logos, example playbill, table game for
audience, set up suggestions, ballots, example ad poster, character
descriptions, example handouts for invites, Greatest Mystery Handout,. . .
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