Finding J Mitchell

A comedy mystery play
Kiernon James

8F, 5M (age 20s-60s with one 10 year old girl)

Two Acts | ~2 hours

Alex Taylor, a female private investigator, turns up at a cozy lodge with a lead that a burglar known as J Mitchell might strike that night. After her cover is blown, Alex must work fast to catch the thief before another crime is committed. She finds unexpected help from a few locals, including a sassy 10-year-old girl who mimics what she sees on TV to guide them to the truth.

This comical script is filled with quirky characters, laughs, and twists to keep audiences guessing. And some returning for a repeat performance to see what they missed the first time around.

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CAST LIST

JERRY BRENNER – the jovial innkeeper
CHUCK HAYWOOD – Jerry’s clumsy hunting friend
SHELLY BRENNER – another innkeeper; Jerry’s wife
ALEX TAYLOR – a loner female private investigator
JOLIE DONOVAN – a mysterious lodger
MOLLY WAGNER – the Brenners’ errand girl
DIANE ROLAND – a high profile senator
KYLE MASON – Senator Roland’s personal aide
VICTORIA REICHERT – a wealthy lodger
NATE LOWRY – Mrs. Reichert’s driver
BELINDA MILLER – a trophy wife; Alex’s client
HEATHER SULLIVAN – an investigative reporter
ROB WAGNER – Molly’s father

TIME PERIOD:
October 27th of the present year

SETTING:
The lobby of the Shady Oak Lodge in Door County, Wisconsin.

THEMES:
Contemporary Mystery | Whodunit | Comedy | Romance

SUGGESTED FOR:
High Schools | Colleges | Community Theatre | Professional

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

Kiernon James is a mystery playwright specializing in entertaining stories that keep audiences guessing until the very end. Having studied film and stage, he brings a unique blend to his writing where things happen in front of the audience – often without them noticing until after the fact. His passion is developing new works with a focus on telling the story both verbally and visually to entertain audiences of all ages.

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