Murder Mystery Dinner Plays
Reading/ Perusal Script
For Personal Reading & Evaluation Only
Description:
Once Upon a Crime is a fairy tale–themed murder mystery play where happily-ever-afters unravel, secrets lurk behind masks, and Prince Charming is found murdered at a midnight masquerade.
This Reading / Perusal Copy is intended for personal reading, directors, producers, theaters, schools, and event planners who wish to review the script to determine whether it is a good fit for their organization or venue.
This version allows you to:
Read the full story and dialogue
Review cast size, tone, and structure
Evaluate content, humor, and audience suitability
This perusal copy is provided for personal reading and evaluation only.
It does not include performance rights, production instructions or materials, or permission to stage, present, adapt, or reproduce the work in any way.
What’s Included:
Full script text (PDF)
Not Included:
Performance rights
Production notes or hosting guide
Purchase of this reading copy does not grant permission for public performance, staged readings, ticketed events, recordings, livestreams, or distribution.
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Death Becomes Zeus Murder Mystery
It was meant to be a night of divine celebration. High above the mortal world, the Gods of Olympus gathered for a night of festivities and feasting. The air crackled with power and pride as immortal beings, radiant, and ruthless descended upon the mountaintop for a grand feast hosted in celebration of the union of Aphrodite and Hephaestus. Ambrosia flowed like wine, and laughter echoed through marble halls. But as the hours passed, the throne at the head of the table remained empty. Whispers replaced revelry. Where was Zeus? A ripple of unease spread among the Gods. At last, Hermes was sent to fetch the missing king. But when the fleet-footed messenger returned, it was not with Zeus... but with the terrible truth. Zeus was dead. Struck down in his private chamber before the feast had even begun. No thunder. No warning. Only silence. Shock turned to suspicion. After all, who among them would kill a God? And more importantly... who among them could? Only a select few could have carried out such a divine betrayal. Was it Hera, the long-suffering wife with a crown but no control? Demeter, still furious at her daughter’s abduction? Aphrodite, denied her freedom or Ares, denied his love? Hades rules the underworld but may want more than what lies below. Or was it Poseidon, forever second to the sky? As the skies darken and thunder mourns its fallen master, one truth becomes clear: Even Gods can die.
Join Ghostlight Troupe for Death Becomes Zeus, a live, interactive murder mystery dinner where YOU help uncover clues, question suspects, and decide the fate of Olympus itself. Expect drama, humor, mythological intrigue, and an unforgettable night of storytelling. Written and performed by Ghostlight Troupe