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The Plucky Pie Murder: Competition Version

by Dara Murphy

NEW Competition Version!

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! Gender flexible!

Comedy

Also available in a one-act version here.

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Running Time

About 30 minutes

Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes

Cast

13 Characters

5 M2 F6 Any Gender, Plus teammates

Set

Simple set

Length

30 pages

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13 Characters
5 M, 2 F, 6 Any Gender, Plus teammates

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 [M] 54 lines

The star quarterback of the Riverview Roosters. He’s being charged with murder.

COACH [A] 58 lines

The coach. Tough, loud, and dressed in a training suit. Wears a whistle.

TEEDLE [A] 79 lines

Chuck’s lawyer. Weedy and fragile, with low self-esteem.

JUDGE GREEN [A] 59 lines

A tough judge who’s on the verge of retiring.

DUNCAN [A] 63 lines

The cunning and confident prosecutor.

BILLY [M] 23 lines

Chuck’s supportive football buddy. Dressed in a football jersey.

DAREN [M] 23 lines

Chuck’s supportive football buddy. Dressed in a football jersey.

EGG-GIRL [F] 18 lines

The dead mascot’s best friend. She’s dressed like a giant egg.

TERRY WINDS [A] 17 lines

A competent forensic specialist.

COURT OFFICER [M] 11 lines

Tries to aid Judge Green but is new to the job.

PEACH [M] 15 lines

Bob Punt dressed like a giant peach. A very bitter man.

MRS. WILSON [F] 11 lines

Chuck’s concerned mother.

THE WATERBOY [A]

A hydration expert. You have permission to change the “boy” to whatever gender plays the role.

TEAMMATES [A] 3 lines

An ensemble of football players, cheerleaders, scorekeepers, and linemen. If you want to reduce the cast size, give their lines to Billy, Daren, and Waterboy.