Murder at the Bachelorette Party
Last party before the wedding. Last night for somebody, too.
- Single set
- Full length, two acts
- Dinner-theatre ready
The cheekiest script in the catalog: a hired dancer, two comedic striptease scenes, party drinking, and bathroom humor. Language and some references can be adjusted. Read the full content guide.
The sample includes the full cast list, staging notes, and the entire first act.
The story
In the last party before her wedding, a soon-to-be bride, her friends, and her family are enjoying the evening when disaster strikes. Can the killer be found before someone else exits the party?
A true-crime podcaster sister, a prudish socialite mother, a maid of honor who is having a very good night, an arrogant groom, a hired dancer, and a local cop who wandered in at exactly the wrong moment. The cheekiest script in the catalog, and a hit with party crowds.
Oh, who says “piece of turd?!”
The characters
- Lydia Lewis F, 20 to 35The bride-to-be and guest of honor, engaged to Richard.
- Lucy Lewis M, 50 to 65Mother of Lydia and Luna. A prudish socialite, written for a male actor.
- Luna Lewis F, 20 to 35Lydia's sister, who hosts a true-crime podcast.
- Paige Allen F, 20 to 35The maid of honor. Bubbly and naive.
- Richard Wilson M, 20 to 35Lydia's fiancé. Arrogant and brash.
- Garrett Moore F, 25 to 40The bride's best friend.
- Billy Jones M, 30 to 45Hired to dance at the party.
- Chip Adams M, 55 to 65A local cop who happens to end up at the party.
Production at a glance
| Cast | 8 actors4 male4 femaleLucy, the mother of the bride, is written for a male actor. |
|---|---|
| Set | Single interior: a club, bar, or event space. The audience are patrons of the venue. |
| Costumes | Contemporary party attire, a police uniform, and tear-away costuming for the dance numbers. |
| Best for | Dinner theatres, bars and event venues, and adult community theatre. |
What's in the script
- Props list included (drink tray, a rolling chair, police gear)
- Use your real venue's name: the script casts the audience as its patrons
- Originally staged as dinner theatre, and adaptable to a traditional stage
- Optional in-character mingling before the show and at intermission
- Intermission guessing game: audiences submit their suspect for a prize drawing
Content guide
The cheekiest script in the catalog: a hired dancer, two comedic striptease scenes, party drinking, and bathroom humor. Written for adult audiences and not suitable for children's, youth, or school productions. This guide is spoiler-free.
Adjustable. Language and some references can be adjusted for your audience. Ask before you license and Josh will tell you what's possible.
| Category | Level | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Level: Light | Frequent "damn" and "hell"; several uses of "sh*t" and "b*tch," plus "dick." One middle-finger gesture. No F-words. |
| Suggestive humor | Level: Medium | A hired stripper character. Two comedic striptease and lap-dance sequences, with men stripped to their underwear or shirtless. Grinding and butt-slapping of a flustered, protesting character, all played for laughs. Frequent innuendo. |
| Comedic violence | Level: Light | A poisoning death onstage, and a past accidental death discussed. |
| Drinking & substances | Level: Light | Party drinking throughout, with characters visibly drunk or sick. |
| Bathroom humor | Level: Light | Vomiting, fart, and poop jokes. |
| Lights & sound | Heads-up | Flashing lights and loud music during the dance sequences. |
| Audience interaction | Heads-up | The audience plays patrons of the bar and may be addressed directly. |