It Wasn't Murder Production Details 2026

It Wasn’t Murder?

An original comedy mystery play
by Kiernon James

May 15 – June 14, 2026

Fridays at 7:30 pm | Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm | Sundays at 2 pm

2705 Annapolis Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55441
(In the lower level of the Ramada by Wyndham Plymouth Hotel & Conference Center)

A nosey neighbor pops in for a visit after assuming a policeman’s arrival is for a murder investigation. The family scoffs at her saying the wealthy aunt died of natural causes. But when questionable details emerge, a niece begins searching for the truth and quickly discovers what effect a little gossip has on an investigation.

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours
Themes: Cozy Mystery | Whodunit | Comedy | Romance

Suitable for: Ages 12 and up

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Media

Watch a preview of the 2024 stage production. Video credit: M&D Media

Lucy describes what she saw the other night. Photo credit: BTE Media

The Cast

Alison Anderson
Sylvia Fulton
the ditzy neighbor

Charlotte Craig
Kelly Reeves
the inquisitive niece

David Denninger
Hank Seavers
the estranged uncle

Ellen Engelson
Marsha Truman
the housekeeper

Lois Estell
Lucy Granger
the nurse

Sarah Furniss
Kathleen Russell
the alluring niece

Meri Golden
Meredith Kingsley
the nosey neighbor

Luke Langfeldt
Sgt. Anthony Weber
the police officer

Quintin Michael
Darren Russell
the pharmacist

Edwin Strout
Stanley Truman
the handy man

Photos by BTE Media Co.

Artistic & Production Staff

PRODUCERS – Jamey Olsen & Eric Riner
DIRECTOR – Brian Joyce
STAGE MANAGER – TBD
ASST. STAGE MANAGER – TBD
PHOTOGRAPHER – BTE Media
PROMOTIONS – Nufire Collective

SCENIC DESIGNER – Dan Sherman
LIGHTING DESIGNER – TBD
PROP DESIGNER – TBD
COSTUME DESIGNER – TBD
SOUND DESIGNER – Robert Hoffman
SOUND OPERATOR – TBD

Testimonials

“The concept brings to mind the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock classic, Rear Window…the play is well written, and the characters have depth.”

— Eden Prairie News (Twin Cities, Minnesota)

“A delightful adventure with interesting characters, plot twists and turns. Just when you thought you knew whodunit, you will be surprised!!”

— Peggy F.

“Hilarious and captivating. We had a great time trying to solve the mystery.”

— Stephen G.

“’It Wasn’t Murder?’ is a brilliant twist & turns adventure for any mystery fan.”

— Greg L.

“A menagerie of compelling characters make this mystery a wild ride.”

— Kate W.

“I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out whodunit!”

— Soma D.

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