The Case of the Disappearing Dame
Written by Kate Pennell
A Fairy-Tale-themed Detective story for all the family in one act
Read the full script on-line for 'The Case of the Disappearing Dame' below.
A girl has gone missing in the middle of Prince Charming’s ball. No one knows who she is or where she has gone, but the prince wants her found.
Interviewing a motley cast of characters and replaying the events of the night, Detective Pat Stacey hopes to discover the truth. He meets a hyperactive step-sister, a heartless Queen of Hearts, a beatnik Beauty, and one cool dame, Snow White. Could the legendary Godmother even be involved? Tap your feet to the music and follow Detective Stacey as he solves The Case of the Disappearing Dame. It has a little jazz, a little jive, and a whole lot of film noir vibe.
This is a film-noir style Fairy-Tale-themed one act with musical dance numbers.
Cast: 15 actors with 5M and 7F and 3 either
(With opportunities to add palace staff and party guests at your discretion)
Run-time : approx 47 minutes (depending on your production).