A Typical Event
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A MOUSHEY MYSTERY
Mysteries by Moushey are a combination game, party, and theatrical production. A typical event is described below, although a few scripts will vary from it.
PRELUDE TO MURDER
The evening begins as the audience enters. Actors, in character, circulate, establish relationships, and stage confrontational scenes — all of which “set up” the mystery that will unfold.
THE DASTARDLY DEED
The next section of the event is basically a one-act play that takes anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour (depending on script). Characters are further developed, clues dropped, and a crime (or two or three) occurs!
THE CLUE HUNT
This part of the event is optional – although it is very popular. The clue hunt is adaptable, depending on your timeframe and your venue. The search for physical evidence can be as simple as distributing clues to tables or as involved as a madcap search of the premises, or anything in between!
THE SOLUTION SCENE
Once the clues are discovered, the suspects interrogated, the audience/sleuths offer their solutions to the crime. A solution scene is played (usually including a surprise or two!) The cast is introduced, winners announced, and prizes awarded.
POLICIES & LEGAL STUFF
SCRIPTS
Scripts may not be photocopied without express permission from Mysteries by Moushey.
Scripts are not refundable, unless they are in pristine condition. In that case, they can be exchanged or can be credited towards a future purchase. Shipping charges are not refundable.
PERFORMANCES
Performances incur a royalty fee. No exceptions, without explicit permission from us.
If some performances are canceled, you are entitled to a full refund of paid royalties for those performances. You may also take this as a credit for future performances.
If you add performances, you must contact us immediately. ALL PERFORMANCES INCUR A ROYALTY.
LATE PAYMENT FEES
Mysteries by Moushey reserves the right to assess a late fee/finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) to accounts that are over 90 days in arrears.
LEGAL STUFF
Please read this verrrry carefully. Feel free to contact us with questions.
You may make minor changes to the script, with permission from Mysteries by Moushey. We give this permission readily, but we must be asked!
Any time the title is used in printed material, it must be followed with “BY EILEEN MOUSHEY”
Additionally, this wording MUST also be included in all programs, websites, press releases, etc.
(Title) by Eileen Moushey is
produced by special arrangement with Mysteries by Moushey.
Do not schedule performances without notifying us and ordering production materials.
No refunds or credits will be given, except in accordance to the policies stated here.
“...I have had NOTHING but favorable comments from audience members that have attended other “similar shows”, but say how much they like what we present when compared to others”