The Cook Did It! - A One-Act Comedy Play (Acting Edition) by Michael Starr: Playscripts by British Playwright Michael Starr

By Michael Starr

The once-bustling Old Barn Country Hotel has become a suspiciously deadly place to stay. Enter Jenkins, a self-declared detective armed with determination and a handful of scribbled notes. As guests drop like flies, he's convinced the killer is within reach. Guests and staff start pointing fingers, each with something to say and even more to hide. Everyone's a suspect, everyone that is, except the mute cook Olsen. He's just way too loyal. There's absolutely no way he's the killer. The Cook Did It is a one-act comedy farce stage play featuring four male and three female characters, two are non speaking roles. The play requires only a single or minimal set and has an approximate runtime of 45 minutes. Male characters: 4 Female characters: 3 Non-specific characters: 0 Runtime: 45 minutes Genre: Comedy farce Staging: Minimal Ideal for: One act festivals Released: 2012 (updated 2025) Rating: Family friendly

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1326323504
• ISBN13: 9781326323509
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"