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Four Characters and a Corpse

10 Minute Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  5w

Dan Sutherland

A miniature murder mystery.

Four Characters and a Corpse

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

A short murder mystery for a cast of 5 women, published in the book 'Six Miniatrues for Women'

'Six Miniatures for Women' includes: Mothers Know Best: A Miniature Domestic Comedy, Four Characters And A Corpse: A Miniature Murder Mystery, Mixing with the Right People: A Miniature Farce, The Tinder Girl: A Miniature Ghost Story, The Sitter-In: A Miniature Crime Comedy and Jeannie: A Miniature Drama.

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Performing Groups

Miss Farley

Molly Elton

Beatrice Landsdown

Elsie

The Corpse

  • Time Period 1950s
  • Setting The Headmistress's study as St Bede's College, one evening
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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Dan Sutherland

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