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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

At a Glance

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
Free Excerpt

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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.

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