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Merry Murders at Montmarie

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  17w, 7m

Charlie, a young American, arrives at Montmarie, Switzerland, to take over the girls' school he's inherited from his aunt. Soon it becomes apparent that some sinister is brewing and the teachers and staff are not quite what they seem.

Merry Murders at Montmarie

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    17w, 7m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
Charlie, a young American, arrives at Montmarie, Switzerland, to take over the girls' school he's inherited from his aunt. The school is being run by Lily, a dedicated, beautiful young instructor. The only catch is that Charlie's young sister and her girlfriends, all students, may be mixed up in something sinister. If Rudee, the handsome ski instructor, isn't quite what he seems, neither is Fritz, the bad tempered and menacing gardener. Mystery, comedy, and romance plus diverting humor all add up to a delightful evening of theatre.
Cast Attributes

CHARLIE - recent owner of the school, good-looking, young, and American.
SYBIL  - a student at Montmarie, 17 or 18.
FLEUR - a student at Montmarie, 17 or 18.
KATHY - a student at Montmarie, 17 or 18.
MISS GWYNNE - a member of the faculty, an ex-actress, flamboyant and absent-minded
HELEN - another student, sister of the owner.
LILI - The school administrator, young, capable and attractive.
BELLA - the Italian maid, young and pretty.
MARA - another student, Balkan.
DORI - another student, daughter of a famous movie star.
JASMINE - another student, daughter of an international dignitary.
RUDI - a skiing instructor, early 20's.
FRITZ - the gardener, disagreeable and menacing.
WAVERLY - a banker, hangs a price tag on everyone and everything.
GRETA - another student, daughter of a U. N. official.
FRAU BERN - an unsympathetic school inspector.
SIDNEY - an Interpol agent ... and bungler.
ATTAR SINGH - Jasmine’s father.
MAXINE PAGE - Dori’s mother.
INGRID - Greta’s mother.
HARRY SPRAGUE - Kathy’s uncle, a Canadian.
GENERAL SALONTA - Mara's mother, a military type.
X - a dark, sinister assassin from the East. (The actor playing this part doubles as FRITZ.)
MRS. DINSMORE - a society matron, member of the jet set.
JOYCE - Mrs. Dinsmore’s daughter.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Tim Kelly

Kelly was born in Saugus, Massachusetts on October 2, 1932. He graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's degree and received a masters degree in play-writing from Yale University. His first stage play was Widow's Walk, published in the 1960s. At the same time, three of ...
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