Easy Mini Mystery Play Summaries

What is a mini mystery?
It is a fun event that is quick and easy to put together. The script is short at about 30 minutes. Casting will simply require 6 people. Staging is simple with one setting. And the cost is a bargain. At only $65, this type of mystery makes a great option for first-timers. (Memorizing the script does work best, but is not required.)

These fun mystery events bring your audience together with laughter and smiles. They have been used by Schools, Youth Groups, Camps, Homeschool Groups, and numerous Community Organizations to create a unique and memorable event.

To save expense and work, keep the evening simple by doing a dessert theater.

Good News: You will never be asked to spend more money. INCLUDED with your purchase are extremely helpful documents: mystery accusation cards, suggested games for the audience, character descriptions/overview for the cast, logo, sample playbill, sample advertising, invite handouts, etc.

Good News: You will never be asked to spend more money. INCLUDED with your purchase are extremely helpful documents: Mystery Accusation Cards, Suggested Games for the Audience, Character Descriptions/Overview for the Cast, Logo, Sample Playbill, Sample Advertising, Invite Handouts, etc.

Which of the 3 mini mysteries do you recommend?
Each one has advantages. The Cupcake Caper is very easy and fits the most popular date of Valentine's Day. Audiences quickly relate to The Surprise Party Bamboozle because of the birthday party theme. Moolah Mystery is the longest which allows the most character development. With this play, I enjoyed reminiscing. I included a bit of myself in each character. (For example: Robin is a shag carpet raker which I adore!)

Let's get started! Browse the four script options below.

Let's get started!
Browse four script options below. Then, request a preview.

A Medium Sized Mystery - Drama #4 - It can be used as a stepping stone to Full Length Msyteries.
“Kidnapped: A Chocolate Whodunit”
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Mable's kidnapping disrupts the joyous celebration of a new product line from Caitlyn's Candies. The kidnapper is demanding that a guilty employee publicly confess! Who is this kidnapper? Which charlatan must profess their dastardly deed? Will he/she save Mable and spill the truth in front of everyone?? And if so, can Mable be found in time?

This script has a DUAL mystery! The audience will answer: Who are the kidnappers? Who embezzled the money? and Why?

The audience will enjoy the chocolate theme. YUM!

This is a medium mystery dinner theater script at about 45 minutes. Cost: $100

The Cast of 7:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles
1 Male short role for final scene
Helpers for the Game (No lines)

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Kidnapped A Chocolate Whodunit

The audience will enjoy the chocolate theme. YUM!

The Cast of 7:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles
1 Male short role for final scene
Helpers for the Game (No lines)

This mystery is about 45 minutes.

Cost: $100 Preview? Order?

Mini Mystery Drama A
“The Cupcake Caper”
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
A young man, Logan, is extremely excited about the upcoming night. He plans to surprise his girlfriend, Jessie, with a romantic proposal at the park where they met playing volleyball. However, his plans are crushed when he discovers the carefully selected engagement ring is missing!

Who took the ring? Will Logan ever see the ring again? Is the engagement doomed to never happen?

The cupcake and engagement ring theme are great fun to consider in decorations!

About 25 minutes. Cost: $65

The Cast of 6:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles

This drama is ideal for students to present or a combination of students and adults. It is the shortest and least involved script available.

Please read the Copyright Agreement. Ready to Preview? Ready to Order?

The Cupcake Caper

The cupcake and engagement ring theme are
great fun to consider in decorations!

The Cast of 6:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles

This drama is ideal for students to present or a combination of students and adults. It is the shortest mystery available.

About 25 minutes. Cost: $65 Preview? Order?

Mini Mystery Drama B
“The Surprise Party Bamboozle”
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Friends have organized a surprise party for Jake’s 25th birthday. Jake’s best friend, Brodie, gives him a very unique gift. But his friends become annoyed with Jake’s reaction to his new found power that this gift provides. When one of them demolishes the gift, the audience is asked to help solve the case.

The audience will get into the spirit by selecting their relationship to Jake, playing party games, eating birthday cake, solving the crime, and making some noise!

About 30 minutes. Cost: $65

The Cast of 6:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles

This drama is ideal for students OR twenty-somethings to present.

Please read the Copyright Agreement. Ready to Preview? Ready to Order?

Logo The Surprise Party Bamboozle

The Cast of 6:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles

This drama is ideal for students OR twenty-somethings to present.

About 30 minutes. Cost: $65 Preview? Order?

Mini Mystery Drama C
“Moolah Mystery”
By Nancy Bond

Synopsis:
Four teenagers decide to stop procrastinating and start working on a school project. But when a bag of money is discovered in the Harper’s home, suspicions quickly arise! Allegations are pronounced. Lies are revealed. Conspiracies are divulged. Is a bank robber in their midst? Who wants revenge? Who dares to call the police? Will the family be permanently ruptured?

The audience will enjoy the 1970's themed script by dressing the part, solving the crime, and even building the highest card tower!

Decorating will be fun for this 1970's themed script. Plus, the money theme will inspire lots of ideas.

About 35 minutes. Cost: $65

The Cast of 8:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles
2 M or F Policemen (Small Parts in Final Scene)

This drama is ideal to be presented by students or a combination of students and adults.

Please read the Copyright Agreement. Ready to Preview? Ready to Order?

Logo Moolah Mystery

Decorating will be fun with the 70's theme.
Plus, the money theme will inspire lots of ideas.

The Cast of 8:
3 Male and 3 Female Roles
2 M or F Policemen (Small Parts in Final Scene)

This drama is ideal to be presented by students
or a combination of students and adults.

About 35 minutes. Cost: $65 Preview? Order?

BONUS DOCUMENTS

HOW TO PREVIEW

HOW TO ORDER

The Greatest Mystery in History handout comes with every script so the gospel can easily be shared.

Every script also includes: Logos, Example Playbill, Table Game, Set up Suggestions, Ballots for Guessing, Ad Poster Example, Character Descriptions, Example Invite Handouts ...

For FREE script previews -- go to Preview Form. Submit your name and organization along with the script(s) you would like emailed. You will receive 3 PDF documents: 1) A portion of the script for you to understand the flow; 2) A list of characters to determine if you have the right people to fill the cast; and 3) A suggested schedule for the evening.

To order a Mystery Dinner Drama Script go to Order Form. You will receive a PayPal invoice by email to pay with a credit card on PayPal. OR If you prefer - Call with your credit card information. (Checks are also accepted.) Then, after your payment has been received, the script as a PDF Document and extras will all be emailed to you quickly.