A Woman of Murder

by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

It's the finals of the Ms. Sterling Silver Pageant, a pageant for women 50 and older. The six finalists, are here to show off their talents, assisted by their fabulous host Freesia Mine and the ancient stagehand with an arm in a sling, Merle. Who will win the crown or DIE trying? Growing older doesn’t mean a person should be underestimated and these ladies show they have so much life left to live! Except for one...

It's the finals of the Ms. Sterling Silver Pageant, a pageant for women 50 and older. The six finalists, are here to show off their talents, assisted by their fabulous host Freesia Mine and the ancient stagehand with an arm in a sling, Merle. Who will win the crown or DIE trying? Growing older doesn’t mean a person should be underestimated and these ladies show they have so much life left to live! Except for one of them! *59 pages*

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A Woman of Murder

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  • Jack Levine: A Woman of Murder by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    JACQUELYN FLOYD-PRISKORN’s play, “A Woman Of Murdee”, is a wonderful, fun, laugh out loud mystery/thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed this play and have no doubt an audience will be delighted to see it. The comedy was just as I love it! Quirky, witty, wild. You will have a great time at the pageant as the cast performs, with the brilliant writing of the playwright. Bravo, Jacquelyn!

    JACQUELYN FLOYD-PRISKORN’s play, “A Woman Of Murdee”, is a wonderful, fun, laugh out loud mystery/thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed this play and have no doubt an audience will be delighted to see it. The comedy was just as I love it! Quirky, witty, wild. You will have a great time at the pageant as the cast performs, with the brilliant writing of the playwright. Bravo, Jacquelyn!

    ”
  • Kim E. Ruyle: A Woman of Murder by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    The Ms. Sterling Sliver pageant – what a great premise! It provides a hilarious, zany romp for seven mature females and one old geezer. This is great fun for cast and audience alike. All the acts are great, but the Lolly and Dolly bit is priceless. Terrific.

    The Ms. Sterling Sliver pageant – what a great premise! It provides a hilarious, zany romp for seven mature females and one old geezer. This is great fun for cast and audience alike. All the acts are great, but the Lolly and Dolly bit is priceless. Terrific.

    ”
  • Nora Louise Syran: A Woman of Murder by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    Goofy, good, physical fun...including a ventriloquist (!) and wait, it's also a murder mystery, complete with a coffee-slinging "detective" and some serious HOA violations.

    Goofy, good, physical fun...including a ventriloquist (!) and wait, it's also a murder mystery, complete with a coffee-slinging "detective" and some serious HOA violations.

    ”
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Character Information

All characters except Freesia should be 50 or older. Freesia can be any adult age and could be played by a drag queen.
  • Freesia Mine
    Your show's host. Female presenting and absolutely fabulous, by the local talent agency's standards.
    20s+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Prim (Poppy) Voli
    Contestant. "A Woman of Justice." Talent, Singing. Appears as her twin sister Poppy in act 2.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Stacey Reeve
    Contestant. "A Woman of Peace." Talent, acting.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Vera Pica
    Contestant. "A Woman of Mystery." Talent, ukulele.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Char Black
    Contestant. "A Woman of Sweetness." Talent, baking.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Iantha Crowley
    Contestant. "A Woman of Style." Talent, dance.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Lolly Greene
    Contestant. "A Woman of Joy." Talent, ventriloquism.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Merle
    Stage hand with an arm in a sling. Stubborn.
    50+
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Reading, Thumbcoast Theatres Marine City Michigan, 2025