Enjoy more character development, comedy and mystery in the full-length version of this original twist on a whodunnit, The Butler Did It!
The sudden death of their father leaves Hunter and James to figure out what to do with the family business. After the reading of the will, Hunter is left in charge of the business while James runs the mansion as the butler. James starts asking a lot of questions when things just aren't adding up. The secret is out! How will the butler respond?
*now with option for an alternate ending
Play runs about 75-90 minutes
16 roles, can add more actors in party and café scenes or double up if have fewer actors
8th grade - adult
Samuel Stone, dad, founder of Stone Partners LLC, 60’s
Hunter Stone, older brother, early 30’s, lazy, heir to the family business
Sarah Stone, his wife
James Stone, younger brother, mid 20’s, hard worker, butler
Robert “Jack” Jackson, Hunter’s attorney, 40’s
Mr. Baldwin, businessman, family friend, 50’s +
Mrs. Baldwin, his wife
Mrs. Randall, potential partner
Mr. Randall, her husband
Mr. Thomas, potential partner
Mrs. Thomas, his wife and business partner, 40’s
Grace Williams, attorney’s legal assistant, mid 20’s
Café Employee, works at the counter at the café
Mr. Kennedy, investor, 40’s
Mrs. Kennedy, his wife
Officer Connors
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The last two pages of the script can be changed out for an alternate ending (included), so have fun choosing one or performing a different one for different shows.
Thank you! We hope you enjoy this full-length version of our original play. 😊
Copyright 2024 Danielle Wallace. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2024 Danielle Wallace
If you're looking for a shorter mystery play script, then check out this 30-minute version of The Butler Did It!