Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This new script, Murder at the Melodrama, sounds like willbe a lot of fun to write, as well as for the performers to emote. Good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2021

Thanks for your review and comments. I've never tried a mystery script before, so I don't know how I'll do with this, but I'll give it a try. judi

reply by Bill Schott on 27-Jun-2021

Is there a butler?

reply by the author on 29-Jun-2021

Darn it! I don't have a butler in the script. Maybe I should add one as a character in the play they're performing. judi

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Judi,
All that's missing here is a terrible storm outside, rain beating on the roof and thunder booming in a dark sky. I'm reminded of an episode of Frasier when he tried to re-make a radio melodrama, "Ham Radio". Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. Roz couldn't speak properly, because she had just been to the dentist and the freezing was still making her lips numb! So many other problems surfaced, and Frasier was so judgmental. One of my favorite episodes...
https://youtu.be/3uJftz7k26c

I know you'll do a fabulous job with this new play, Judi. Good Luck!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and encouraging words. I didn't watch that many Frasier episodes but enjoyed what I saw. I was planning for a power outage at some point. It could certainly be caused by a storm. judi

Comment from damommy

Excellent

This is quite an undertaking, but I have no doubt that you'll do very well. I wish you luck, of course. Looking forward to the story. I know it will be very interesting.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and comments. I hope I can get the first scene finished by next week. I have a notion of where I want the script to head, but things can sometimes take an unexpected turn. judi

reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and words of support. It'll be something different. judi

Comment from Judy Lawless

Excellent

This looks very challenging, judi, and should be a really interesting plot. I might get confused by the number of characters, but I'm sure it will all come together once you get into the story. I do wish you luck, and will be following it.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and comments. It's a challenge when you have that many characters on hand. I'll try to help you get to know them in the first scene. judi

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

Wow! This sound like a great plot and an excellent cast of characters so I am anxious to read this mystery you are writing. I'll be looking for it.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and comments. I hope to get going with it next week. judi

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Count me in! This sounds intriguing--an interesting departure from your other scripts. Do you see this as a movie or TV script, or as theater? Good luck!

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

Thanks a bunch for your review and comments. I was intending this for a stage play, and I'll have to mention that in my introduction. judi

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Hello Judi.

The idea for the play is interesting in as much as it is reality imitating fiction, or is it the other way around? It's an interesting concept and I wish you well with it.

Robert

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and comments. The murder that occurred then years ago is loosely based on an incident that happened in the county where I lived, and I've been in some melodramas, so that part will be fun. judi

reply by Robert Zimmerman on 26-Jun-2021

You're welcome

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

This is a fascinating concept, Judi. I'm anxious to get into it. So your play is about the actors preparing for the production of a play. The murder is not a plot in the play that will be shown but the suspects will be the actors. Gosh, am I just rehashing what you said? anyway, bring it on, Master!

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021

Thanks for your great review and encouraging comments. Yes, the murder occurs and actors are the suspects. In melodramas, there is sometimes a murder (I was poisoned in one), but usually the hero thwarts the villain at the end. judi

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Mystery plots are very clever, my mind can't handle the complex and expertly woven plots within plots. But you are very clever with scripts Judy, it will be well within your abilities I'm sure, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and comments. It'll be a challenge to pull off. judi

reply by royowen on 25-Jun-2021

Welcome Judy

reply by the author on 26-Jun-2021

I'm glad you think this is plan! Have a great weekend. judi

reply by royowen on 26-Jun-2021

Well done

reply by the author on 27-Jun-2021

I'm hoping to get started on the first scene this weekend. judi

reply by royowen on 27-Jun-2021

I look forward Judy

Comment from Ginnygray

Excellent

More power to Judy! Great write. I'm enjoying the murder mystery and will continue to read. I think you are off to a grand start, so now, as you develop the characters, I enjoy trying to reveal the identity of this murderer.

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021

Thanks so much for your review and comments. I'll try to keep the identity of the murderer a secret. judi