Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows


mystery dinner theater, murder mystery play, mystery dinner, san francisco, sacramento, san jose, bay ar "The Witherspoon Millions" "Murder in the Louvre" "The Gatsby Murder" "Murder in Swingtime" "Lord Wellington's Haunted Estate" "Showdown at Sundown" "Mystery Island" Read Play Descriptions Below Copyright 1999, 2008 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved THE SETTING for this mystery takes place at cocktail hour, followed by dinner that begins with the presentation of the $80 Million Dollar Will from the late Dolly Witherspoon's estate. The Witherspoon name became famous during the last century, ever since Sir James Witherspoon came from England to California at the end of the Gold Rush. His fortune was made in the timber industry that thrived off the railroads and building of major cities throughout the Western States. His young widow, the 20-year old stage singer and actress, Dolly Witherspoon, outlived him by 60 years. Her reputation is well-known as she is one of San Francisco's wealthiest widows. Dolly Witherspoon, circa 1926 The dinner guest list includes an eclectic mix of famous people all eager to hear if their name is listed as a recipient on the will. The suspects are an odd mix; including the likes of playboy Biff Bodine, super-model Nada Klugh, Nurse Lippkiss, Gertrude Whiner and Sean Connery. Screams are heard just before dinner and a dead man suddenly appears lying on the floor. Detective Schlitt arrives on the scene to untangle this sordid and often comedic tale of clues, alibis and lies. Copyright 1998, 2001, 2005 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved Bon soir! You are a member of a very privileged group who have all traveled to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France to attend a once in a lifetime event. Your fellow guests are dignitaries and famous celebrities whom will witness the unveiling of a rare and treasured art piece worth millions. A long-lost art work by Leonardo deVinci will be presented to the public amidst a fanfare of lights, TV cameras, and the world press. Guests include renown people in the news like Monique St. Claire, Lance Darling, Angelina Giovanni Montebello Virginia, Monsignor Balogne and G. I. Luvmuney. We respectfully request our honored guests and media personnel to refrain from using camera flashes and movie lights in order to protect the pigments in this delicate art piece...as well as the privacy of our famous guests. Alarm systems and video surveillance are part of a matrix of anti-theft prevention techniques. DO NOT attempt to wander about the halls of the museum, lest you suffer the dire consequences. BEWARE - the air is thick with greed and perhaps ... M U R D E R ! NOTE: "Murder in the Louvre" is an original copyrighted play written several years before "The daVinci Code". Our play is completely original, suspenseful and fun, and bears no resemblance whatsoever to the fictional "daVinci Code". Copyright 2006 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved THE YEAR is 1947 and you are attending a special dinner where 4 show biz celebrities are being honored by the eccentric old millionaire: Hunter S. Duckworth. You will witness the first-ever national broadcast of a new radio show airing for the first time, courtesy of Mr. Duckworth. Scuttlebutt says the "Old Coot" hasn't been himself lately, but during a recent lucid period, he was sane enough to organize an impressive dinner party for his famous friends. Many experts predict a listening audience of well over 3 million radio fans across the U.S. Over a soft backbeat of BIG BAND tunes, the radio announcer will kick off the show with a short speech that will acknowledge celebrities like Helen Hywater, Betty Malone, Russell Sprout, and Chip Slater. So, only one question remains… will revenge rear its ugly head tonight….or possibly - dare we even say - MURDER? Copyright 2005 by Scott Ebright,. All rights reserved. EVER SINCE the wealthy, reclusive Lord Wellington died in the late 1930's, the legacy of his legendary Masquerade Ball lives on. His will decreed that as long as his mighty fortune existed, the world-famous party would be a yearly tradition. During the past decades, Wellington's parties have been host to actors, CEO's, U.S. Presidents, circus sideshow entertainers, international heads of state, Olympic athletes, and even scientists. We are pleased to announce that YOU are cordially invited to attend this years party! Time: Cocktails served at Sundown Attire: Dinner Dress OR Masquerade Be forewarned that witnesses report an increase of mysterious happenings and unexplainable events at the mansion. In fact, the Wellington Estate has been the target of various "Haunting" disturbances that have occurred during the past several decades. Some witnesses claim to have seen the "headless" ghost of Lord Wellington himself ! For this reason, we are asking all attendees to sign a medical waiver and liability release in the event your heart should suffer from sudden shock or fright. If any Hanky Panky takes place at this party, how sure are you that you won't be framed for Murder in the 1st Degree!! The The Gatsby Murder Copyright 2006 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved A Roaring 20's Who-Dunnit ?? AT THIS PRIVATE bash, the famous stage actress, Ann Marie Burroughs, has invited some of society's "best people' to her Speak Easy nightclub. Don't forget that these are "dry times" - since the Volstead Act in the U.S. Congress outlawed booze some time ago. Guests soon discover that the Senator and Mayor are even seen to be sipping their own private stock of illegal hooch ordered from the bar. Bruno Valentino (the older brother of Rudolph Valentino) is a macho race car driver who is just starting his own movie career, and several ladies swoon at his feet. Other characters include Lucinda Sachs (a Mae West clone), con-man, Eddie Cashdollar and debutante' flapper, Faye Kinnett. The spoiled East Coast debutante', Vanna Teafaire also makes an appearance. The entire play is interspersed with the Ragtime sounds of early jazz and Dixieland, and Barbershop music. This theme creates a great mood for all your costumed guests. They'll have a ball dressing up as Flappers", gangsters, or preppy Great Gatsby types! Showdown at Sundown Copyright 1999, 2008 by Scott Ebright. All rights reserved THE YEAR IS 1959 and legendary Western film director, Rossi Spumanti invites you to witness the filming of the final scene for his latest movie. Invited guests will see the final scene being shot on the movie soundstage. "LIGHTS . . . CAMERA . . . ACTION!" But, to the horror of everyone present, the shooting goes awry after the director yells "CUT". Cowboy star "Rowdy McNasty" does not get up off the saloon floor. All the characters - Dakota Dawn, Ike Slam, Emperor Norton, Constance Christian and Mavis Magstadt match their wits with the Detective to figure who wanted America's favorite matinee idol DEAD! GREAT COSTUME opportunity for your guests! The fun begins when your guests arrive in two types of costumes: Old West costumes (gunslingers, saloon girls), OR standard 1950's attire - like the type of dress up clothes worn by classy celebrities in the late 1950's. (HINT: See photos or movies with Dean Martin, Doris Day, Johnny Carson, 77 Sunset Strip, etc. We have photos we can send you by email).
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"The Witherspoon Millions"      "Murder in the Louvre"

"The Gatsby Murder"       "Murder in Swingtime"

"Lord Wellington's Haunted Estate"

"Showdown at Sundown"         "Mystery Island"

Read Play Descriptions Below

Copyright 1999, 2008 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved

THE SETTING for this mystery takes place at cocktail hour, followed by dinner that begins with the presentation of the $80 Million Dollar Will from the late Dolly Witherspoon's estate. The Witherspoon name became famous during the last century, ever since Sir James Witherspoon came from England to California at the end of the Gold Rush. His fortune was made in the timber industry that thrived off the railroads and building of major cities throughout the Western States. His young widow, the 20-year old stage singer and actress, Dolly Witherspoon, outlived him by 60 years. Her reputation is well-known as she is one of San Francisco's wealthiest widows.

Dolly Witherspoon, circa 1926

The dinner guest list includes an eclectic mix of famous people all eager to hear if their name is listed as a recipient on the will. The suspects are an odd mix; including the likes of playboy Biff Bodine, super-model Nada Klugh, Nurse Lippkiss, Gertrude Whiner and Sean Connery. Screams are heard just before dinner and a dead man suddenly appears lying on the floor. Detective Schlitt arrives on the scene to untangle this sordid and often comedic tale of clues, alibis and lies.



Copyright 1998, 2001, 2005 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved



Bon soir! You are a member of a very privileged group who have all traveled to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France to attend a once in a lifetime event. Your fellow guests are dignitaries and famous celebrities whom will witness the unveiling of a rare and treasured art piece worth millions.

A long-lost art work by Leonardo deVinci will be presented to the public amidst a fanfare of lights, TV cameras, and the world press. Guests include renown people in the news like Monique St. Claire, Lance Darling, Angelina Giovanni Montebello Virginia, Monsignor Balogne and G. I. Luvmuney.

We respectfully request our honored guests and media personnel to refrain from using camera flashes and movie lights in order to protect the pigments in this delicate art piece...as well as the privacy of our famous guests.  Alarm systems and video surveillance are part of a matrix of anti-theft prevention techniques. DO NOT attempt to wander about the halls of the museum, lest you suffer the dire consequences. BEWARE - the air is thick with greed and perhaps ... M U R D E R !

NOTE: "Murder in the Louvre" is an original copyrighted play written several years before "The daVinci Code". Our play is completely original, suspenseful and fun, and bears no resemblance whatsoever to the fictional "daVinci Code".







                                         Copyright 2006 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved

THE YEAR is 1947 and you are attending a special dinner where 4 show biz celebrities are being honored by the eccentric old millionaire: Hunter S. Duckworth. You will witness the first-ever national broadcast of a new radio show airing for the first time, courtesy of Mr. Duckworth.

Scuttlebutt says the "Old Coot" hasn't been himself lately, but during a recent lucid period, he was sane enough to organize an impressive dinner party for his famous friends. Many experts predict a listening audience of well over 3 million radio fans across the U.S.

Over a soft backbeat of BIG BAND tunes, the radio announcer will kick off the show with a short speech that will acknowledge celebrities like Helen Hywater, Betty Malone, Russell Sprout, and Chip Slater. So, only one question remains… will revenge rear its ugly head tonight….or possibly - dare we even say - MURDER?



                                 Copyright 2005 by Scott Ebright,. All rights reserved.

EVER SINCE the wealthy, reclusive Lord Wellington died in the late 1930's, the legacy of his legendary Masquerade Ball lives on. His will decreed that as long as his mighty fortune existed, the world-famous party would be a yearly tradition. During the past decades, Wellington's parties have been host to actors, CEO's, U.S. Presidents, circus sideshow entertainers, international heads of state, Olympic athletes, and even scientists. We are pleased to announce that YOU are cordially invited to attend this years party!

Time: Cocktails served at Sundown

Attire:   Dinner Dress OR Masquerade

Be forewarned that witnesses report an increase of mysterious happenings and unexplainable events at the mansion. In fact, the Wellington Estate has been the target of various "Haunting" disturbances that have occurred during the past several decades.

Some witnesses claim to have seen the "headless" ghost of Lord Wellington himself !   For this reason, we are asking all attendees to sign a medical waiver and liability release in the event your heart should suffer from sudden shock or fright. If any Hanky Panky takes place at this party, how sure are you that you won't be framed for Murder in the 1st Degree!!

The The Gatsby Murder



    Copyright 2006 by Scott Ebright, all rights reserved

A Roaring 20's Who-Dunnit ??

AT THIS PRIVATE bash, the famous stage actress, Ann Marie Burroughs, has invited some of society's "best people' to her Speak Easy nightclub. Don't forget that these are "dry times" - since the Volstead Act in the U.S. Congress outlawed booze some time ago. Guests soon discover that the Senator and Mayor are even seen to be sipping their own private stock of illegal hooch ordered from the bar.

Bruno Valentino (the older brother of Rudolph Valentino) is a macho race car driver who is just starting his own movie career, and several ladies swoon at his feet. Other characters include Lucinda Sachs (a Mae West clone), con-man, Eddie Cashdollar and debutante' flapper, Faye Kinnett. The spoiled East Coast debutante', Vanna Teafaire also makes an appearance.

The entire play is interspersed with the Ragtime sounds of early jazz and Dixieland, and Barbershop music. This theme creates a great mood for all your costumed guests. They'll have a ball dressing up as Flappers", gangsters, or preppy Great Gatsby types!


Showdown at Sundown

           Copyright 1999, 2008 by Scott Ebright. All rights reserved

THE YEAR IS 1959 and legendary Western film director, Rossi Spumanti invites you to witness the filming of the final scene for his latest movie. Invited guests will see the final scene being shot on the movie soundstage.

                    "LIGHTS . . . CAMERA . . . ACTION!"

But, to the horror of everyone present, the shooting goes awry after the director yells "CUT". Cowboy star "Rowdy McNasty" does not get up off the saloon floor. All the characters - Dakota Dawn, Ike Slam, Emperor Norton, Constance Christian and Mavis Magstadt match their wits with the Detective to figure who wanted America's favorite matinee idol DEAD!

GREAT COSTUME opportunity for your guests! The fun begins when your guests arrive in two types of costumes: Old West costumes (gunslingers, saloon girls), OR standard 1950's attire - like the type of dress up clothes worn by classy celebrities in the late 1950's. (HINT: See photos or movies with Dean Martin, Doris Day, Johnny Carson, 77 Sunset Strip, etc. We have photos we can send you by email).