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Murder in the HOA by Stefanie R. Austin and Kari Williamson
Synopsis: Welcome to Whispering Pines, the picture-perfect neighborhood of your dreams...or nightmares. Quarreling neighbors, pet disputes, and rising rebellions are just the start of the evening. Join us at the annual homeowner's meeting where the HOA Board resolves to end all the conflict...one way or the other.
Cast: 9-11 (1 m, 4 f, 4 any, 0-2 child*) *flexible [1 role is very minor; child roles are optional]
Setting: Annual homeowners meeting, present day, July (modifiable). Simple, unit set.
Holiday: NO, but best done in spring or summer
Special notes:
- Two versions of this script are available to allow flexibility of genders in casting of two of the minor roles.
- There is an interactive element to this script, which asks audience members to repeat a particular phrase whenever said by a certain character.