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    I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning: Play Dead Murder Mystery Plays
    I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning: Play Dead Murder Mystery Plays
    I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning: Play Dead Murder Mystery Plays
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    I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning: Play Dead Murder Mystery Plays

    By Lee Mueller

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    During the garter toss at Brenda and Eddie's Wedding Reception, a mysterious man falls dead on the dance floor. He appears to be shot. But how? From Where? And oh yea... Why?

     Luckily the bride's father -the wealthy Harold Montague -invited Damage control expert Mr. Parker to the event. Parker tries "spinning" the murder as "nothing to worry about" but Society columnist Mary Berger insists "something be done". Something like - hold the presses because this could be the "Society Scandal" of the year.

    Not only was a man shot during the garter toss but it seems the mysterious Dead Man has ties to both the Groom and Bride's family. Secrets that both sides do not wish to reveal. None the less, with some persuasion of Mr. Parker, the reception continues as planned and the Murder Mystery takes a back seat. For a while.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLee Mueller
    Release dateMay 27, 2020
    ISBN9781393086642
    I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning: Play Dead Murder Mystery Plays
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    Lee Mueller

    Lee Mueller was born in St. Louis, Missouri. For over thirty years he has been involved in the performing arts, from acting, directing, improv/sketch comedy, and most notably as a playwright. His first one-act play, "In Between Days" was produced during a national writers conference. His second one-act, "The Favor" was a finalist in a short play competition in St. Louis. He has specialized in comedy murder mystery plays that have been produced all over the world. His play "Death Of A Doornail" won "Best Original Comedy" at the 27th Annual "Arty Awards" in Fairfield California. "Murder Me Always" ran for a month at the Laugh Factory in New York. Lee also hosts a Podcast on creativity called "And So The Mind Reels" and has published a collection of short stories called "Idle Essence: Tales Of Marvin".

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      I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning - Lee Mueller

      Act One

      If presented as a Dinner Theatre production -it is suggested to serve dinner before the play to fit with the basic plot of the story. Prior to serving dinner -the DJ or someone should make this announcement:

      ANNOUNCEMENT: Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention. We have just received word that the Wedding Party has been unavoidably detained at the church. Something to do with the wedding photographer and waiting for the right mood and lighting. Instead of asking all of you wonderful people to wait, the father of the Bride, Mr. Montague, would like the (Buffet/dinner) to be served. So, without further delay, if you will....(whatever special dinner instructions )

      Before the start of the play - A few things should blend into the ‘real audience arrival... The D.J. /Wedding Singer should be out playing music. The Fake guests should fade in, as well as the Parents of the Bride and Groom. Perhaps a photographer should scurry around snapping photos. A few minutes before starting - the DJ should play That’s Amore" (Martin) -this should be a general cue to everyone. As the song ends the DJ will begin:

      DJ: Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please? I have just received word some of the wedding party has arrived. Yes, that’s right. This shindig is almost ready to start. Can I direct eyes to the big doors as they enter, let's try hard to make them feel as self-conscience and embarrassed as possible, all right? (beat) You loved them walking down the aisle over at Our Lady of Perpetual Conception... The Best Man and the Maid of Honor... here they are again.... Benny Tutwadler and Bunny Kelly!!!

      BENNY: Excuse me? Everybody? I have a bit of a... thing, an announcement. (Once he has audience attention) What’s up? How’s everybody doin’? (Points a few people in audience to acknowledge ad-libs a bit)

      BUNNY: (joins in saying Hi and waving)

      BENNY: Oh yea.. I was going to tell you something. What was it?

      BUNNY: The Limo.

      BENNY: The what?

      BUNNY: The tire.

      BENNY: Oh yea! The uh.. Bride and Groom are running a little behind. They had a flat down the road.

      BUNNY: But they’re Ok!

      BENNY: Yea. The sent us on ahead to let you know, everything's cool, it’s copacetic.

      BUNNY: They should be here pretty soon.

      BENNY: Cause, you know Eddie wouldn’t let anything stop him from a blow out like this! And those of you who know Brenda... well, she isn’t going to let her dad’s money go to waste this time! Right Mr. Montague? It’s kinda.. Old hat flippin the bill for these receptions. After all, this is... what...? Second or third time around for Brenda?

      Harold makes his way toward Benny- looking none too happy

      BUNNY: (noticing Mr. Montague’s approach) Umm Benny,

      BENNY: I don’t have the full count on that but, I know she was really looking forward to this one. This is the real deal. Practice makes perfect right? Third time’s a charm!

      BUNNY: Benny..

      BENNY: And this is only Eddie first time. Or is it second? I don’t think the first one counted, anyway, like I was saying, they should be

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