Interactive Musical Comedy Murder Mystery
The Adventure
of the Many Jacks
or, The Strange Case of Dr. Jackal and Mr. Hype
Every clue points to Jack. The problem is which one.
Complete Script on NPX →The Mystery
London has a Jack problem.
It is 1888. Sheerluck Holmes is investigating a string of WhiteCastle murders whose crime scenes contain little square hamburgers and increasingly ridiculous clues. Meanwhile, Dr. Henry Jackal is attempting to cure Prudence Prissywood of Animalia Nervorsa — a condition that causes her to become any animal mentioned in her presence.
Then Jackal drinks his own experimental formula and unleashes Mr. Hype. Another victim falls. Everybody becomes a suspect. And Holmes discovers that the evidence may be pointing not toward one Jack, but many.
At a Glance
The Experience
Scotland Yard has help. Whether it wants it or not.
Designated guests portray Inspector Lestrade, a British Daily Planet reporter, and Lady Featherbottom. The entire audience joins the investigation after Act Two, questioning suspects and completing Detective Cards before the solution.
Musical parody, broad physical comedy and audience interaction turn the Victorian murder mystery into an evening in which the evidence is serious even when absolutely nothing else is.
Evidence from the Case
Six exhibits. Far too many Jacks.
Ideal Producing Environments
Dinner theatres · Community theatres · Fundraisers · Performing arts organizations · Civic organizations · Corporate & private events
Production Information & Script
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