The Ghost of Enoch Charlton

The Ghost of Enoch Charlton by Cheri Magid

(4)
Productions (11)
Murder Mystery
|
30 - 35 minutes
8 W, 4 M,  (11-16 actors possible: 7-10 W, 4-7 M)
Set: A large table, benches.

When Mercy finds a murder confession from 1795 in the crumbling hearth of her mom's bed and breakfast, her history lesson of a life is turned upside down. Mercy and her motley crew of friends encounter everything from a ghost to a suspicious confession, and even a possible murder. After several failed experiments turn up nothing, Mercy begins to realize that her beloved scientific method may not be the only way to solve a mystery... (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

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Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

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Play Details

When Mercy finds a murder confession from 1795 in the crumbling hearth of her mom's bed and breakfast, her history lesson of a life is turned upside down. Mercy and her motley crew of friends encounter everything from a ghost to a suspicious confession, and even a possible murder. After several failed experiments turn up nothing, Mercy begins to realize that her beloved scientific method may not be the only way to solve a mystery... (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

  • Murder Mystery
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 8 W, 4 M,  (11-16 actors possible: 7-10 W, 4-7 M)
  • Set: A large table, benches.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-645-9

Production History

OCT 27, 2022 - OCT 28, 2022
ORiGiN Theatrical (Catholic Regional College - North Keilor)
Keilor Lodge, VIC Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Catholic Regional College - North Keilor) Keilor Lodge, VIC Australia
AUG 11, 2022 - AUG 12, 2022
Berkeley Carroll School
Brooklyn, NY United States
 Berkeley Carroll School Brooklyn, NY United States
APR 12, 2017 - APR 30, 2017
Holten Richmond Middle School
Danvers, MA United States
 Holten Richmond Middle School Danvers, MA United States
FEB 15, 2017 - FEB 15, 2017
Vista Del Lago High School
Folsom, CA United States
 Vista Del Lago High School Folsom, CA United States
FEB 11, 2017 - FEB 11, 2017
Lorena Middle School
Lorena, TX United States
 Lorena Middle School Lorena, TX United States
JAN 27, 2017 - JAN 27, 2017
Iroquois High School
Erie, PA United States
 Iroquois High School Erie, PA United States
SEP 16, 2016 - SEP 18, 2016
Academy for Academics and Arts
Huntsville, AL United States
 Academy for Academics and Arts Huntsville, AL United States
APR 16, 2015 - APR 17, 2015
West Hall High School
Oakwood, GA United States
 West Hall High School Oakwood, GA United States
NOV 18, 2011 - NOV 20, 2011
Kettle Run High School
Nokesville, VA United States
 Kettle Run High School Nokesville, VA United States
JAN 29, 2010 - JAN 29, 2010
Andover High School
Andover, MN United States
 Andover High School Andover, MN United States
MAY 29, 2009 - MAY 31, 2009
Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre
New York, NY United States
 Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
MAY 29, 2009 - MAY 31, 2009
Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre
New York, NY United States
 Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre New York, NY United States

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