Lee Mueller

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About Lee Mueller

Lee Mueller was born in St. Louis, Missouri. For over thirty years he has been involved in the performing arts, from acting, directing, improv/sketch comedy, and most notably as a playwright. His first one-act play, "In Between Days" was produced during a national writers conference. His second one-act, "The Favor" was a finalist in a short play competition in St. Louis.

He has specialized in comedy murder mystery plays that have been produced all over the world. His play "Death Of A Doornail" won "Best Original Comedy" at the 27th Annual "Arty Awards" in Fairfield California. "Murder Me Always" ran for a month at the Laugh Factory in New York.

Lee also hosts a Podcast on creativity called "And So The Mind Reels" and has published a collection of short stories called "Idle Essence: Tales Of Marvin".

“REINVENTING THE GENRE. Writer, actor, and playwright Lee Mueller began writing funny, imaginative murder mystery comedies that could stand on their own as theatrical productions. Lee's plays are now performed by schools, community theater companies, and other organizations throughout the world.”

- Kevin Polito -Former Weekend Edition Host, KWMU NPR Affiliate

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An Irritation To A Murder: A Murder Mystery Comedy Play Mar 5, 2014

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Godfry Gatewood, multi-millionaire and Financial whiz is having a bad day. His wealth management company is under investigation for fraud and it appears he has misplaced millions of other people's money. But nonetheless, his wife Beatrice has invited guests to dinner and his daughter Summer wants him to meet her new fiance Phillip. His other daughter Autumn has been suspended from boarding school for being too political and anti-social. His personal assistant Farquar is upset because the family refers to him as a butler. His administrative assistant is upset because the family refers to her as a secretary. Godfry is under so much pressure, he could just die. Well, in fact he does. But did this bad day have any play in Gatewood's demise? Did he quietly pass away at his desk? Former detective Nick Dashell, has other ideas. And some of these ideas actually have to do with what happened to Godfry.

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An Audition For A Murder: A Mystery Comedy Play May 24, 2013

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Murder Mystery comedy script in 2 acts - A Theatre group is holding auditions for a Murder Mystery called "Death of A Disco Dancer". All of the typical actors show up to audition. There is Mia Monahan - the militant method actress, Amber Frost- the ditzy Drama queen, Chad - the energetic actor who never seems to get a part in anything, Alan- the accomplished Theatre Major who works at a fast food place in the mean time. Troy May - the ego-centric actor who always gets a role and his gorgeous assistant Tantanya who holds his imported bottled water and carries his Portfolio. And last but not least, Mrs. Needleman and her precious daughter Julie , fresh from the Little Miss Pumpkin Pageant finals.The auditions get underway without too many problems, well a few.. Well, all right, you see, the thing is.. the Director Vivian Vinderlou and assistant director Reed Moore have a bit of the problem with "script". The problem is they don't have enough copies for everyone. And the bigger problem is they don't actually have a finished script. Jim Culter- the playwright arrives in the nick of time with a few more copies and a few more finished pages just as one of the actors mysteriously dies. As luck would have it, Jim has brought Inspector Bonnie Brauvera along to the auditions to serve as Technical advisor for the play. Perhaps the investigation into this "mysterious death" will inspire the playwright and help him finish the play. After all, there is a read-through on Monday.

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Basic On Stage Survival Guide For Amateur Actors: Tips Rules And Tricks Revised Mar 27, 2014

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Here are some helpful tips, tricks, and trivia for any novice actor or anyone wanting to set foot on the theatrical stage for the first time. What to expect at an audition for a play. What are directors looking for in an actor and what are they trying to avoid? How does the rehearsal process work? How do you know where to walk and stand on the stage? Where are upstage and downstage? Is Stage right my right or the audience's right? How in the world can you memorize all these lines? This book will help guide you through those questions and more in a very concise and humorous manner. Plus 14 secret rules of the stage. You'll be writing down your blocking and highlighting your dialogue in no time!

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Murder Me Always: A Mystery Comedy Play May 14, 2013

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A Murder Mystery comedy play in 2 acts. During a very bad performance of "Murder Me Always", an actual murder takes place off stage. The Director is shot. The "fake" play comes to a screeching halt and a "real" murder mystery begins. It seems a "Murder Mystery Murderer" is on the loose and has struck again. Luckily, Detective Joe Mamet--a Raymond Chandler Pulp type gumshoe--has staked out the audience and rises to the occasion to begin an investigation. Could it be that one of these very bad actors is really a very bad person? Will this "real" murder mystery be any better than the fake one? Is art imitating life? Is the play really the thing?

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I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning: A Murder Mystery Comedy Play Nov 17, 2013

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During the garter toss at Brenda and Eddie's Wedding Reception, a mysterious man falls dead on the dance floor from a gun shot. Luckily the bride's father -the wealthy Harold Montague -invited Damage control expert Mr. Parker to the event. Parker tries "spinning" the murder as "nothing to worry about" but Society columnist Mary Berger insists "something be done". Something like - hold the presses because this could be the "Society Scandal" of the year. Not only was a man shot during the garter toss but it seems the mysterious Dead Man has ties to both the Groom and Bride's family. Secrets that both sides do not wish to reveal. Nonetheless, with some persuasion of Mr. Parker, the reception continues as planned and the Murder Mystery takes a back seat. For a while.

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A Murder Has Been Renounced: A Murder Mystery Play Feb 16, 2016

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Private detective Nick Dashell and his wife Darla's car has broken down. They seek shelter in a large estate populated by some very odd-ball characters such as a sarcastic maid named Deidre and a shady gentleman named Captain Trucage.
Only seeking to use the phone, they learn the phone lines are down and the roads are washed out due to the storm. If that was not enough, they find themselves involved in mysterious events: Mrs. Ludos' necklace has been stolen and gunshots were heard.

Should Nick and Darla hang out and help solve the mystery? Sure, why not? After all, they can't leave. Perhaps stranger than the inexplicable occurrences of the evening, are the actual guests they find at the estate. Everyone is acting very oddly and using really bad accents. And when one of the guests is found strangled in the kitchen, no one seems to be alarmed except for Nick and Darla. Typical.

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A Medley of Murder Mystery Plays: 3 Comedy Scripts (A Series Of Mystery Plays Book 1) Mar 15, 2016

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3 comedy murder mystery plays by Lee Mueller. A collection of earliest play scripts and some of his most popular works that have been produced nationally and internationally. This medley of mystery includes "Murder Me Always" - During a very bad performance of "Murder Me Always", a real murder takes place off stage. The Director is shot. The "fake" play comes to a halt and a "real" murder mystery begins.
"Talk About A Murder" - A Television talk Show is taping a live broadcast. One of the guests turns up dead, while the show is "live" on the air. Can the hosts and guests solve the murder? Will it boost their ratings? Must the Show go on?
And the award-winning "Death Of A Doornail" - An eccentric Millionaire, Albert Doornale has invited all of his close friends to his estate. Only problem is, Albert is missing. No one has seen him. Was Albert killed? Kidnapped? A murder investigation will begin, as soon as a body is found

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To Wake The Dead: A Murder Mystery Comedy Play Nov 3, 2013

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A murder mystery comedy play. Renown Supernatural Mystery writer Fred Finnegan has died under unusual circumstances and all his friends have gathered at his wake. His friend and literary agent Leonard Elmore presides over the wake along with Fred's widow Joyce. Also in attendance are all of Fred's old friends: ex-police Chief Wambaugh and officer Francis. Danny Runyon, a reformed "wise guy" and his doll (date) Peaches Marie Crabtree. Agatha Fletcher, a news reporter from the Associated Wire. There is also a faction of the 'Fredrick Finnegan Fan Club' at the wake: president Stephanie King, vice-president Deanna Koonz, and secretary, Clyde Barker. The wake starts off in a traditional nature with good old Irish toasts and amusing stories about Freddie and his life, but the circumstances of Freddie's death keep coming into question. The one guest who would appreciate answers is Fred Finnegan himself. Problem is, only the nerd-ish Clyde Barker has the gift to "hear" dead people. Can Freddie use Clyde to find the answers he needs? Was Fred murdered by someone at the wake? He's dying to find out.

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A Mishmosh Of Murder Mystery Plays : Volume 5 (A Series Of Mystery Plays) Jul 15, 2021

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A collection of Comedy Murder Mystery plays written by Lee Mueller. This potpourri of plays includes "Last Call At Chez Mort" - A Night Club in the 1940s is the scene of a bizarre death. Was it an accident or was it murder? Inspector Constantine could pin it on any one of these mugs. The gangster, the showgirl, the French guy, the Russian with a hatchet. Will he pick the right one?
"Death Near Dead Man's Holler" - Nothing much ever happens in the small town of Meridosa till now. Gun-slinger Sergio Van Cleef is in town for safekeeping in the jail. All Sheriff John Ford needs to do is keep an eye on him. Simple right? Sure, that is until Van Cleef winds up dead. Simple goes out the window.
And "A Murder Has Been Renounced" - A couple's car breaks down on a dark and stormy night. A nearby estate offers shelter and an oddball group of guests all behaving very strangely. The phone lines are down and a necklace is stolen, shots are fired, a guest is strangled. You know, the usual fare.

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Idle Essence : Tales Of Marvin - A Collection Of Short Stories Nov 28, 2021

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In this collection of short stories and novellas, Lee Mueller examines what it was like growing up in the Midwest in the late 1960s and into the early 1970s through the character of Marvin Milstead. Marvin is an only child left to his own devices, imagination, and idleness. Each story explores a different point and event in his life. Kitties In The Garden explores the first day of school and the impact it presents to a young mind. For A Change takes a sober yet humorous look at a young kid adapting to changes in the traditional family when divorce occurs. A Wake On The River and One Exit Early reflects on Marvin's adventures in being raised by grandparents. Chocked full of humor and nostalgia set against the backdrop of the Nixon and Ford years.

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Another Medley Of Murder Mystery Plays: 3 More Comedy Scripts (A Series Of Mystery Plays Book 2) Feb 23, 2017

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A selection of 3 Comedy Murder Mystery Play scripts by Lee Mueller. This volume includes "Stay As Dead As You Are" - the Haldeman High School alumni committee is having a class reunion. During the festivities, two people are injured by lawn "Jarts". An accident? Or attempted murder? Luckily, Detective Joe Mamet is in attendance and plans to solve this murder... or actually injury mystery.
"Remains To Be Seen"- A dead body is found in a steamer trunk on the back of a "U-Move-It" rental truck. But as Detective Goodman and Badham find, it's not as easy as tracking down the last person who rented the truck. The truck has been around the block a few times and rented by some odd characters,
And "I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning" - During the garter toss at Brenda and Eddie's wedding reception, a mysterious man is shot on the dance floor. The mysterious man has ties to both the Groom's and Bride's families. Nonetheless, "damage Control" guru - Mr. Parker believes everything is fine. No need to worry. Have some cake.

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Talk About A Murder!: A Murder Mystery Comedy Play Mar 19, 2014

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The Nickie and Ricky Rivers Show is broadcasting their talk show on the road and it's a bumpy ride. This show features D list guests including Vegas Lounge singing team of Shecky Scagnetti and Edie Buffet, new age guru: Celeste Ethereal, home economist; Phoebe St Self and gossip columnist: Polly Pettegolo. Everyone is on the show to plug their own "shows" and what starts out to be a yawn fest "talk show" gets heated with a few ego and personality clashes. Sure, it sounds like every other talk show but, this particular show kills! Literally. One of the featured guests is murdered. Who would want someone dead while live on the air? Or is the question, who wouldn't? Can this mystery help the ratings? Must the Show go on? Might as well, there's nothing else on.

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