Maiming
of the Shrew
Maiming
of the Shrew
It is the Twelfth Night of Christmas, and you’ve been invited by renowned playwright William Sheepsheare and his beloved Lady Katheter deVane to dine like kings and queens (which some of you are) at the Glib Theatre. But, when you arrive, there are blood stains upon the stage. Suddenly your host struts out upon the stage and addresses his eight honored guests in a most mournful tone lamenting the tragic slaying of his love. As you assume the role of one of these colorful characters and solve the mystery, you and your seven dinner guests will enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue. All you need is a sense of humor and a light-hearted approach toward deceit, larceny, sex and murder. How to Host a Murder is so much fun, it’s almost criminal!
Characters:
Queen Illicibeth: Her Royal Highness, Queen Illicibeth single-handedly pulled the realm up by its bootstraps and, thus, is the most-loved monarch of England. Aside from the recent and catastrophic defeat of her army by the French, she has been highly successful in all her endeavors.
Lady MacDeth: “Double, double, toil and trouble, took her wealth and made it double.” What began as an old family recipe exploded into a chain of swift food restaurants loved by everyone from the Gauls to the Celts. Ravishingly beautiful, but of wintry demeanor, the imposing Lady MacDeth is respected and feared in courtly circles.
Mary Queen of Schnapps: Deposed of her crown by Queen Beth, this youthful and beautiful monarch is always decked out in the latest Illicibethan fashions. She is quick of tongue, rash of action and has started wars on a whim.
Ophelia Bottomsworth: The only survivor of a shipwreck, Ophelia is a recent arrival to England’s shores. As a show of compassion, Queen Beth took the poor woman in, and now Ophelia works as Queen Beth’s trusted personal maidservant.
Spamlet, Prince of Hallmarke: Spamlet is the much-loved young prince whom Queen Beth has taken under her wing to train for the day he will be king. He has a gentle, loving nature and looks that could melt the heart of a witch.
Caliban Rollon: Caliban is a gruff commoner with strong chiseled features that are both handsome and intimidating. He is a commoner to be sure, but few commoners have had the charisma to gain the attention of the ruling class, as Caliban has.
Gridlock, The Merchant of Tennis: This shrewd tradesman made his fortune in the creation of a sport of ball now enjoyed by noblemen throughout the land. Rumor has it, however, that the score is love in Queen Beth’s court, as he can often be seen in Queen Beth’s company.
Costello, The Abbot: This high holy man recently lost his abbey and is currently earning his living as a theatre critic. His scathing review of Sheepsheare’s play All’s Well That Ends Where Everyone Dies is more often remembered than the play itself.
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