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Death Plays a Role

st. patrick day murder mystery

Eileen Sullivan, the Irish actress whose fame extends to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, was the star attraction at the Killarney Lake Theatre last night in the premiere performance of Pader O'Connor's new play, Death Be Not Pretentious.


O'Connor, for reasons known but to himself, had not authored a play for two decades. This new production was to have been his triumphant return to prominence as a playwright. And - in what was considered a major coup - he was able to secure Sullivan for the lead role.


Not only would he be assured of presenting a stellar theatrical attraction, be he would also be certain that the story of his return to the theatre would be covered by members of the international press.


Yet, as Sullivan was acting out the scene that would make this play one for the ages, she suddenly grabbed at her throat and fell to the stage. At first, the hushed audience thought this was part of the plot, but it soon became apparent that the actress would no longer appear in front of the footlights. She was dead!


Now, who could aspire to take her place and be recognized as one of the 10 greatest living actresses in the British Isles?

The death scene was all too real as actress Eileen Sullivan met her fate on the stage.

the suspects

Can you identify the killer?

Seamus Sullivan of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta.

SEAMUS SULLIVAN

Eileen's older brother. He is a shipping tycoon and owner of Omega Shipping.  

Rebecca Somerset of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta.

REBECCA SOMERSET

Seamus Sullivan's current love interest. She is an English actress who met Sullivan last year in Chicago after a starring performance in She Who Wears The Crown.  

Carla Chamberlain of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta

CARLA CHAMBERLAIN

An author. She is currently finishing a book entitled The 10 Greatest Living Actresses in the British Isles. Chamberlain is in Killarney Lake to interview Eileen Sullivan for the book.  

Pader O'Connor of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta.

PADER O'CONNOR

A playwright. Even though he was once considered a talented, young Irish writer, Death Be Not Pretentious is his first work in 20 years. 

Dack Gimlet of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta.

DACK GIMLET

Eileen Sullivan's American theatrical agent. He was retained late last year to represent Sullivan's interests in the States. His office is in New York.  

Darlene Kelly of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta.

DARLENE KELLY

Theatrical critic for News of the Lake. She once filled a similar position with a Dublin newspaper, but returned to America, finding employment with this small local newspaper. 

The Banshee of St. Patrick Day murder mystery party kit, "Death Plays a Role," by Jack Pachuta.

THE BANSHEE

A mysterious person who'd been following Eileen Sullivan. In the guise of an ethereal Irish spirit, she'd been telling all who would listen that Eileen Sullivan would soon be dead. 

POLICE CHIEF LAW

(Optional facilitator role.) He will be in charge of the murder mystery investigation.

Purchase this murder mystery kit for $39.77

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THE MURDER MYSTERY KIT includes . . .

Complete instructions

Instructions for the facilitator

Complete instructions

You'll have a step-by-step system for conducting the investigation of the murder of Eileen Sullivan from start to exciting finish. 

Roles for all suspects

Instructions for the facilitator

Complete instructions

The roles will include family backgrounds and recollections of events surrounding the murder with details no one else knows. 

Instructions for the facilitator

Instructions for the facilitator

Instructions for the facilitator

Your facilitator will be in charge using a detailed method for successfully orchestrating the murder mystery investigation. 

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invitations to the mystery party

invitations to the mystery party

Instructions for the facilitator

Your investigators will receive the details of the party with an introduction to the reception for Eileen Sullivan. 

Key supporting information

invitations to the mystery party

Key supporting information

You'll have additional material  such as a police report that provides more information about the case and cause of death. 

A series of written clues

invitations to the mystery party

Key supporting information

The clues will stimulate the investigators to ask questions and can be exchanged or revealed at critical moments. 

The Denouement

The Denouement

The Denouement

The "untying" revealed at the end will tie the details together. MOTIVE, MEANS and OPPORTUNITY will point to the guilty party. 

What our customers say

Laurel Francoeur, Boston, Ma

Chris McShane-Griffin, Trinidad & Tobago

Laurel Francoeur, Boston, Ma

Murder Mystery dinner "Death Plays a Role," staged by Laurel Francoeur of Boston, Massachusetts.

 

   I was nervous about how it would work, but it was a blast. Everyone asked questions and really got into the game. I especially appreciate your explaining the mystery to me on the phone the day before - I couldn't ask for better service! I look forward to ordering another game next year as we make this an annual event. 

Brenda Granstrom, Monroe, Wa

Chris McShane-Griffin, Trinidad & Tobago

Laurel Francoeur, Boston, Ma

Murder Mystery dinner "Death Plays a Role," staged by Brenda Granstrom of Monroe, Washington.

 

  This is the second play we have done from Mysteries on the Net and both times they have exceeded our expectations. Our last play was Murder Most Green and we and the audience had a blast! We like to keep the murderer in the dark, so it is always fun to see their expression when they realize they did it (and not the butler)! A wonderful aspect to buying your play from Mysteries on the Net is that you can actually call and talk with Jack if you have problems or questions, which we did on our first play. If you're looking for a murder mystery play you've come to the right place! 

Chris McShane-Griffin, Trinidad & Tobago

Chris McShane-Griffin, Trinidad & Tobago

Chris McShane-Griffin, Trinidad & Tobago

Murder Mystery dinner "Death Plays a Role," staged by Chris McShane-Griffin of Trinidad & Tobago.

 

 It was great, our friends who were characters dressed up for their parts and the others dressed in something green. They are asking when we will be hosting one again, and I know I will. 

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