Hilarious and adaptable murder mysteries to fit your venue, event, and budget. Are you ready for murder?
SCRIPT OPTIONS
MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS
8 characters (5 Male, 2 Female, 1 Unisex)
After a grizzly crime, the trial of the century begins at a local pirate tavern. An average lawyer must try to navigate the choppy seas of a less than conventional courtroom and ensure his survival before closing arrrguments.
MURDER IN OUTER SPACE
7 characters (3 Male, 3 Female, 1 Unisex)
During an interstellar trip the crew of a passenger space vessel encounter more than they signed up for! A journey complete with aliens, meteors and… MURDER!
MURDER AT THE BACHELORETTE PARTY
8 characters (4 Male, 4 Female)
In the last party before her wedding, a soon-to-be bride, friends and family are enjoying the evening when disaster strikes. Can the killer be found before someone else “exits” the party?
MURDER UNDER THE BIG TOP
8 characters (4 Male, 4 Female)
After a malfunction with their tent, a traveling circus is moved to a local venue. With last minute preparations underway and tensions running high, who knows what antics will ensue… and who will survive.
MURDER AT THE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
8 characters (5 Male, 3 Female)
A son and his father, on a tour of a retirement community, get more than they bargained for when one of the residents passes away. Cause of death….murder!!! The residents and staff try to solve the case before one of them becomes the next victim.
MURDER ON TELEVISION
7 main characters (all parts are unisex) 1 character is a smaller role. Optional to use a different actor each performance.
Fans gather for a live table read of the hit TV show Prescription Justice, a fan-favorite series about doctors who traded their medical careers for detective work. But when a shocking murder rocks the cast and crew, the script is tossed aside as everyone becomes a suspect. Now they must diagnose the truth, one clue at a time, before the killer strikes again.
MURDER AT THE COMIC CONVENTION
7 main characters (4 Male, 2 Female, 1 Unisex) 1 voiceover part could be cast or prerecorded
CultCon, the hottest pop culture convention in the tri-state area, draws an eccentric crowd of fans, collectors, and oddballs. But when tempers flare, fur flies, and one unlucky guest falls victim. What do a unicorn, a conspiracy theorist, and a children’s TV show star have in common? More than anyone bargained for.
MURDER AT THE REINAISSANCE FAIR
Available Spring 2027!!!
ACQUIRE LICENSING
- Royalty Fee ………. $100/performance*
- This royalty is for a single performance completed within one-year from the date of purchase. One price covers the entire performance.
- Planning a recurring or long-term run? Contact us with your needs for over 3 performances and we will work out a special rate for you.
- We DO NOT charge extra based on audience sizes, ticket prices, or other factors.
- This includes a digital script that can be printed for your director, cast and crew
CONSULTATION/CUSTOMIZATION
- Consultation/Customization ………. $30/hour
- Would you like advice on accomplishing your goals with the production? Advice on costumes or props? Need customizations to your scripts to fit your venue or casting needs? We are willing to discuss your needs and provide a custom quote for rewrites or customizations.
Email contact@jaybaycreates.com to inquire about licensing.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Josh Nichols has worked for over a decade directing comedy murder mysteries and has written his own catalog of scripts. Known for their campy and hilarious nature, Nichols’ murder mysteries have become fan favorites, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats while tickling their funny bones. His unique ability to intertwine comedy with suspense and intrigue makes with highly appealing to theater companies and performers.