

Murder Play
Brian J. Burton
Mystery / Characters: 5 male 6 female
It is the fifth anniversary of the death of Lord Rutherford.
Lady Rutherford is throwing her annual dinner in commemoration of the event-- to which you are cordially invited.
On arrival you are given a character name and a dossier explaining your background and connection to the Rutherford family.
Over cocktails you mingle with the other guests spotting the Baroness von Keepsemfrumfloppen and figuring she's an actress but what about all these other peo
"A party game for people in search of more spice in their entrees."
— New York Post
"As campy as a Boy Scout Jamboree, but a lot more fun."
— New York Daily News
| Character |
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| Millicent, Lady Rutherford The domineering, sultry lady of the house. She darts to and fro making sure glasses are full and merriment prevails. She’d do anything for money. Her sincerity towards everyone is forced. 47-50 years old. |
| Cameron Worthleston Greedy. Engaged to Sarah and sleeping with Millicent and in love with the Baroness. He craves being a jetsetter, and is very smooth, especially with the ladies. However, his social graces are sometimes thwarted by his lack of intelligence. He is tall, attractive and debonaire. 28 years old. |
| Sarah Rutherford Millicent’s less glamorous twin daughter. She is engaged to Cameron Worthleston, but her murder will cancel all plans. She is sweet and naive and a bit awkward. She is unaware that Cameron is involved with Millicent. 24 years old. |
| Hermione Rutherford Prefers being called Herman because it’s less formal. Her reality is warped; her world eccentric; her marbles loose. Totally benevolent and harmless. |
| Wendle Weedle P.I. An eloquent chap. 40-60 years old. |
| Oswald, Lord Rutherford William’s younger brother, as he is determined to remind people. Bizarre and full of energy, dresses outrageously. He pretends he’s blind, walks with a white cane and wears round darkened spectacles. 55-60 years old. |
| Baroness Greta Von Keepsemfrumfloppen Seasoned American cabaret performer; is actually Trixie Calahan from Modesto, California. She is outrageous and fiesty. 35-40 years old. |
| Camille Rutherford Millicent’s stunning, mysterious twin daughter, Camille, is soft-spoken, until provoked. 24 years old. |
| Hardwick Sterling An international jetsetter and established entrepreneur. 45-55 years old. |
| Ruby Pinkbottom A man in drag. Devoted maid to the Rutherford family for 15 years. Outgoing and gregarious, Ruby tickles the funny bones of all those who visit Rutherford House. 35-40 years old. |
Murder At Rutherford House is a American mystery play written by Peter Depietro and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).
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