Bacchanal by J. R.. Simons, 2m, 2f. A German baron has arrived with his wife and Assistant to show off his new line of sparkling wine. A local Newspaper Reporter is also invited to taste and review the vintage. But affairs surface, and treachery abounds, as the wine may contain more ingredients than needed! This show is full of laughs, and the guests may actually get to taste the wine! 

Night of the Nosferatu by J. R.. Simons, 3m, 2f. Reclusive horror author, Kyle Kelly, comes out of hiding to promote his newest novel. Expecting the local literary society, he is confronted with people who think they are witches and vampires and a kooky paranormal investigator out werewolf and vampire hunting. A mysterious man lurks in the shadows waiting for the witching hour to fall. This one is great for a Halloween costume ball. 

I'm Lovin' It by J. R. Simons, 2m, 2f. Li'l Bobby Grogan, the new patriarch of the Grogan Ranches family, is here to drum up business for his company having landed a big account with a major fast food chain. He's dogged by a relentless Cleveland reporter, Patricia Villanova, who has dirt on him and wants to dig up more. She's assisted by photographer/videographer Peter Jonaszewski. Why is there an FDA meat inspector at the event, though? Everyone's past is shrouded in mystery, the event becomes downright deadly, and by the end of the evening, nobody's lovin' it. 

Hole in One by J. R. Simons, 1m, 3f. This one is great for a country club.  A young golf pro, perhaps a little too full of himself, attends a country club dinner the night before an important tournament.  What should be a celebration turns deadly.  All the usual suspects include the young pro, his mother, a lady pro and the young pro's girlfriend caddy. 

Honor Thy Godfather by J. R.. Simons, 3m, 2f. Mafia kingpin Anthony Scarpelli has brought his wife, Gina, and brothers Nicholas, a Catholic priest, and Michael, a big city policeman, to the country for a dinner to celebrate his tenth wedding anniversary to Gina. All is pleasant until it is discovered that Gina is having an affair and Anthony keeps hitting on Michael's wife, Angela. Shady pasts, murky presents and foreboding futures abound in this story of crime family honor. Originally designed for performance on a train, this mystery is perfect for performance at any type of moving event. 

Et Tu? by J. R.. Simons, 3m, 2f. Guests are invited to an auction where they can bid on priceless Roman artifacts. Characters from all over the world are fighting for these items, which is a bit ironic, considering the items may be cursed! This fast paced mystery is great for large crowds. 

Morgan's Heroes by J. R.. Simons, 3m, 2f. The year is 1943. A German scientist is attempting to defect and has arrived in England where he is to meet with a Colonel Robert Morgan. Col. Morgan arrives at the Dance hall with his Lieutenant and their dance hall girls on their arms. But why doesn't the Colonel understand the secret code and what does the dance hall singer know? A great period spoofing the popular 1960's TV series Hogan's Heroes.  This script is now available for purchase and licensing to amateur performance groups interested in producing a Jovialities Murder Mystery on their own.  Please click here to purchase a print copy or a downloadable version. 

The Aphrodite Jones Show by J. R. Simons, 2m, 2f. She is the Prophetess of Love.  Aphrodite Jones is the newest daytime talk show sensation.  She has brought her crew here to tape a show on Love right in your presence.  But it seems that love just isn't enough.  There are angry feelings of hatred afoot and in the end, someone's going to get it.  Who will it be?  And who will do it?  Will it be the talk show hostess?  The cameraman?  The Producer?  The Publicity Director? 

Death Takes a Furlough by J. R.. Simons, 1m, 3f. A soldier on leave arrives at the USO to see this high school sweetheart and her friends singing trio perform. Little does everyone know that all the girls are betrothed to the shy young man. Laughs and sentiment abound in the script that can be performed in any style from WWII to the present. 

Murder at Mission Control by J. R. Simons, 2m, 2f. Dale Banks, Director of the Manned Mars Exploration Mission for NASA is using this evening’s dinner banquet to make a big announcement: the Captain of the first manned mission to Mars. There are two candidates, Michael Kirk and Elizabeth Lester. The competition for the job has been fierce with these two taking the last two spots on the short list in just the past couple of weeks. Dale, who is Elizabeth’s ex-husband and one of Michael’s former rivals, has had to make the most difficult decision of his life. He has made his decision and will announce it this evening. 

Deadly Birthday to You by J. R.. Simons, 1m, 4f. Romany fortune teller, Topaz, is throwing a birthday party for her daughter, Amethyst Dickens, who is reluctant to introduce her friends to her eccentric Romany Family. This script is filled with superstition and mysticism. Amethyst's happy birthday turns deadly very quickly. Perfect for a Festival of Fortune fundraising event. 

Murder by Request  by J. R.. Simons, 3m, 2f. Meet the outrageous disc jockeys at stations WHOT and WTNT as they battle over ratings at this event held to introduce the winners of the WHOT talent search. The new singing sensations, Lleyna Burnette and Ian McDonough, are there to perform for patrons of WHOT owner Joanie Marino. But what brings the sleazy shock jock from WTNT, Ronnie Slash, to this event? Could there be a connection with WHOT DJ, Captain Jack? 

Legends by J. R.. Simons, 2m, 2f. What if Elvis and Ann Margaret had been managed by a sleazy used car salesman? You would have Johnny and Suzy Legend, Peggy Sue Meyerson and their agent Mickey Ratzenberger. The four make a stop on their whirlwind publicity tour for the new movie Rebel, Rebel. Great for a 1950's theme party.