Students will have a blast with these murder mystery, or ‘whodunnit’ activities! (Like a murder mystery dinner party for kids and teens!) Each mystery includes: a scenario; cast list; extension activities; cast lists and descriptions; character worksheets; and detective checklists.
How to Make Your Mystery Play Interactive
Tips for making any mystery play more interactive.
Murder at the Museum
A murder happens at the opening of a new exhibit! 16 characters (can be added to or pared down). Video available of an online performance!
Murder Under the Big Top
A trapeze artist has fallen to his death. A slippery substance on the trapeze bar, and plenty of guilty suspects leads the detective to believe this wasn’t an accident! 15 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Poisoned in the Garden
A wealthy old woman is found poisoned in her garden. There are lots of clues and suspects, but only one real murderer! 17 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Poisoned in the Garden Script
17 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 45 minutes long. A comical and colorful mystery based on the interactive mystery of the same name. A wealthy old woman is found poisoned in her garden. There are lots of clues and suspects, but only one real murderer.
Once Upon a Murder
She’s made people mad for years, and now someone has finally killed Goldilocks! 12 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Catnapped Cleopatra’s Cat?
Someone has catnapped Cleopatra’s beloved pet. Can detectives figure out whodunnit? 13 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Mystery of the Stolen Statue
A billionaire hosts a fancy dinner party, and someone steals her new statue worth ten million dollars. Everyone looks suspicious. Who did it? 15 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Missing Starlet on the Movie Set
Hollywood-themed mystery! 16 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Destroyed the Mona Lisa?
Someone has defaced what would have become the most famous painting in the world! Can the detective figure out who? 11 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Kidnapped the Alien from Area 51?
It turns out that aliens are real, and someone has stolen one from a famous Air Force base in Nevada! Can the detective figure out who? 11 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Murdered the Gingerbread Man?
Someone has finally caught…and murdered the Gingerbread Man! Students play a variety of suspicious characters in this interactive mystery. 12 characters (can be added to or pared down).
A Haunting at Brookfield Manor
A gathering of ghost are the suspects in this haunted mystery! 13 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Murder on the Menu
A waitress, a busboy, a dishwasher and a food critic are among the list of suspects in this delicious mystery! 13 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Where in the World is Princess Poppy?
A princess has gone missing. Can the royal detectives find her in time for her wedding? 13 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Where in the World is Princess Poppy Script?
14 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. A funny mystery based on the interactive mystery of the same name, created by Jennifer Reif.
Mystery of the Missing Tiger
The city is in mourning over the disappearance of the zoo’s prized white Bengal tiger! 15 characters (can be added to or pared down).
The Amusement Park Prankster
Someone has caused an incredible amount of chaos at Aqualand! Can detectives figure out whodunnit? 13 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Shot the Sheriff?
All was well in the town of Deadwood until someone shot the Sheriff. Who did it? 15 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Mystery of the Stolen Treasure
Pirate-themed murder mystery! 12 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Mystery of the Stolen Treasure Play Script
12+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. A funny mystery play based on the interactive mystery of the same name, created by Jennifer Reif.
Who Stole the Jell-O in the Nursing Home?
Someone has stolen Arthur Bennington’s delicious dessert right out from under his nose! Can the detective figure out who? 12 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Cracked Humpty Dumpty’s Shell?
Nursery rhyme themed mystery for younger students! 11 characters (can be added to or pared down).
Who Stole Poseidon’s Trident?
Greek-themed mystery in which students play a colorful array of Greek Gods and Goddesses. 13 characters (can be added to or pared down).
