A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Party to Murder
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w, 4m
Olive Chase, Stewart Burke
When the attractive, but not altogether admirable Norma Brent
is killed (by the unusual method of a manipulated hair-dryer) there
are a
number of people who would seemingly have reason to welcome her
departure.
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Cast Size
4w, 4m -
Subgenre
Mystery/Thriller
Details
Summary
The
cold eye of suspicion glances from one member of the cast to another, not
excluding Stephen himself, and the appearance of mysterious typed notes hidden
in - of all places - a copy of Plato's Republic - adds to the general unease.
For one frightening moment it seems Norma may have come to life again, but the
apparition turns out to be her cousin Diane, who strongly resembles her. at the
climax of the play Stephen makes good use of this resemblance in a carefully
staged and eerie scene which leads to the unmasking of the killer.
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.