The Plucky Pie Murder

by Dara Murphy Canadian Author

The star quarterback of Riverview High School has been charged with murder most fowl! Rooster, to be precise.

Plucky the mascot has been done in and all fingers point to the football player - even his own.

A farce of a trial ensues featuring an inept judge, an unprepared defence lawyer, and an Egg-Girl.

The audience plays the jury in this hilarious black comedy. Two possible endings!

Black Comedy Mystery

Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

Also available in a competition-length version here.

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Running Time

About 45 minutes

Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes

Cast

12 Characters

8 M 4 F

Set

Simple Set

Length

30 pages

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12 Characters

8 Males
4 Females

Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

Chuck Male 64 lines

The star quarterback of the Riverview Roosters. He’s being charged with murder.
Coach Wells Male 39 lines

The football team’s coach. He’s tough, loud and dressed in a training suit. A whistle is tied around his neck.
Billy and Daren Male 26, 28 lines

Chuck’s supportive football buddies. They’re dressed in football jerseys.
The Waterboy Male 1 line

He carries a water bottle and is constantly squirting it into people’s mouths.
Mr. Teedle Male 87 lines

Chuck’s defendant. He’s a weedy, fragile man with a low selfesteem.
Ms. Duncan Female 67 lines

The cunning prosecutor. She is confident she will win this case.
Judge Green Male 79 lines

A tough old judge who’s on the verge of retiring.
Assistant Female 13 lines

She tries to aid Judge Green, but she’s rather forgetful.
Egg-girl Female 13 lines

The dead mascot’s best friend. She is dressed like a giant egg.
Terry Winds Female 13 lines

A forensic specialist.
Peach * Male 13 lines

Bob Punt dressed up like a giant peach. A very bitter man. (*Should be played by same actor as Dr. Gregory)
Dr. Gregory * Male 4 lines

Chuck’s doctor. He has a very high opinion of himself. (*Should be played by the same actor as Peach)

Praise for The Plucky Pie Murder

Lux Orr

Cleveland High School

I chose this play as my one-act and LOVED it! From the first time I read it, I instantly fell in love with the comedic aspects brought into a court-room setting. It was the perfect comedy; it had a great story line, fantastic character development, and an easy set. I rate this play very highly and definitely recommend it as a play choice.

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