Murder At Rutherford House
by Peter Depietro, Tom Chiodo

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Highlights

75 mins Present Day Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American Mystery Comedy

Synopsis

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

Press Reviews

"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

Characters

Character
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.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Edition Samuel French Acting ed.
Pages 90
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573691959
ISBN-10 0573691959
LCCN 92248779
LCC PS3553.H495 M87 1990
DCC 812/.54

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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