Out Of Sight - Out Of Murder
by Fred Carmichael

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Highlights

120 minsPresent DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesBritishMysteryComedy

Why we like it

"'Out Of Sight - Out Of Murder' mixes comedy with suspense, as a murder unfolds in an unexpected setting."

From: Mystery and Thriller Scripts

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever twists in the play, although some find the concept a bit clichéd. The mix of humor and mature themes adds to its appeal, suggesting it resonates well with adult audiences. Overall, it seems to entertain those who enjoy a traditional murder mystery with a creative twist.

Witty and clever writingEntertaining character interactionsEngaging for mature audiencesA bit trite and clichéd

Synopsis

Mystery Comedy / Characters: 4 males, 5 females Set Rewuirements: Interior Peter Knight is grinding out a murder story in an old mansion where another author was murdered years before.

A weird electrical storm effects a cosmic snafu and his characters come to life.

There's the lovely ingenue, the trusty butler, a feisty character woman, a dauntless hero, a fascinating "other woman," the always pregnant serving girl, and the wily lawyer waiting for midnight to read the will.

Peter looses con

Press Reviews

"Refreshing, witty parody."

— Sharon Patroit Leader

"Full of laughs… absorbing and entertaining."

— Times Argus, Montpelier

Characters

Character
Minna
Lydia
Corburn
Kay Kelsey
Fiona
Addie
Dick Stanton
Jordan Dillingham
Peter Knight

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1983
BindingPaperback
EditionIllustrated
Pages114
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573613609
ISBN-100573613605
DCC812/.54

Out Of Sight - Out Of Murder is a British mystery play written by Fred Carmichael and published by Samuel French in New York (1983).

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Samuel French · 1983 · 114 pp

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Fee:Minimum Fee: $130 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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