Stained Glass & Painted Ladies

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Original Interactive Comedy Mystery Play (No Murder)

Written by Julia McDowell, Michael J. McKay, Mignonne Profant

Original Lyrics by Julia McDowell

 
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (5-7 actors) Grover Claypool – Town storyteller. Rough around the edges, but lovable. Running for mayor. The intended groom. Ricardo Montoya – Charming & refined with a sharp wit. Historically wealthy but now in troubled times. Family are historical residents of the area. Grover’s constant rival. **Werner Klugmeier – German immigrant minister. Open minded & open hearted, but a bit of an “absent minded professor.” Gets distracted easily. ** Earnest Glibb – Fast talking, fly-by-night charlatan. Looking for any scam that will bring in the bucks. Sings. ++Penelope B. Sweete – Beautiful church lady. Treasurer of the Women’s Christian Temperance League but hiding secret past as a dance hall girl. Looking for acceptance, but tries too hard to be morally perfect and useful. Sings and dances. Gertrude Pixley – Owner/Editor of the local paper. Strong, independent woman who is curious and bright. Not hard edged, but practical and straightforward. Supporter of the suffragettes. Curious about science and current events. Clyde – Church handyman who functions as the real Stage Manager & Technician. ** May be Played by same actor ++ Penelope (or Grover or Gertrude)can also be the pianist. Or taped music may be used.

Description –  An engagement party for the mayoral candidate and his mail order bride.  But where is his intended?  And what secret does the church lady hide?  Everything will change by the time the celebrating concludes.  ... This mystery has NO murder.

Setting –  A church in Southern California, 1919 and a time of great transition.  The Great War (WWI) ended last year and a carefree future seems imminent.  Prohibition has been passed but not fully enacted, so liquor can still be found.   And ratification of the 19th Amendment (women’s right to vote) is in process so women are spreading their wings. 

Price Level –  #4 (click link for script pricing chart)

Timeline – The actual mystery script runs approximately 1 hr and 30 min.  With time for a 3-4 course dinner and cocktail hour, running time is approximately 3:00-3:45 hrs.

Sleuthing – There is no murder.  However, the audience votes on which couples should be engaged at the end of the show.

Music – Music & songs are included.

Acts – This mystery script has 4 Acts.

Endings – This engagement mystery script (no murder) has multiple endings possible.

Dinner Theater – This mystery script was originally written and designed to accompany a 3-4 course dinner.

Previous Productions (a sampling) 

United States:  Seen by thousands in a public performance run in Southern California.  Also Pennsylvania

Perusal Scripts and Production Rights (click link)

STAINED GLASS & PAINTED LADIES © 1999, 2000, 2013 (written by Julia McDowell, Michael J. Mckay, Mignonne Profant) SCRIPT SAMPLE (all copyright laws apply) ... ... Penelope: Mr. Glibb, this is a house of worship! It’s not supposed to be any fun! Earnest: (Earnest gives her withering look) Have it your way. Penelope: You know what I mean. Earnest: What I know is it’s time to quit beatin’ 'round the bush. Let’s talk trees. Citrus trees to be specific. Little lady I’m about to cut you in on the best land deal since the Louisiana Purchase. Penelope: What are you talking about? Earnest: It's all about money, Penny. ... Ahhh. I knew you’d be interested. Talk to me. What’s your slice? How much are you in for? Penelope: Nothing. I am not in. Earnest: Oh, you’re in. The only question is are you in willingly? Penelope: I don’t want your deal, Ernie. I have position in this community. I have a new life. Earnest: You play along, Sweetie, or I’ll sing like a magpie in Spring about what you know I know about you know what to any interested person. Or should I say Parson? Penelope: You wouldn’t dare. Earnest: Try me. How do you think what’s-his-name, Reverend Klugmaster, would react if he knew his fragile butterfly was really a painted lady? Penelope: It’s Klugmeier, and you are not half the man he is. Earnest: I can name names and tell tales to make your poor Parson Klugman redder than a yellow-bellied sap sucker shot full of tomatoes. Penelope: Klugmeier! And he would not listen to a word you say. Earnest: By the time I’m done, Reverend Oscar Meyer will know everything I know. ... ...

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