The Butler Did It

Authors

Alvin Community College

Files

Description

The Butler Did It is a comedic spoof of classic murder mysteries, filled with farcical twists, suspicious characters, and exaggerated detective-story tropes. When a group of eccentric guests gathers in a remote mansion, a sudden “murder” sets off a whirlwind of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and absurd accusations. The play delights in poking fun at the old cliché that “the butler always did it,” building humor around the audience’s expectations. With fast pacing and a playful tone, the show offers lighthearted entertainment ideal for community theaters and school productions.

Publication Date

Spring 1988

Document Type

Playbill

City

Alvin

Keywords

Walter Marks, Richard Marks

Disciplines

Theatre and Performance Studies

Comments

The Butler Did It is a comedic spoof of classic murder mysteries, filled with farcical twists, suspicious characters, and exaggerated detective-story tropes. When a group of eccentric guests gathers in a remote mansion, a sudden “murder” sets off a whirlwind of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and absurd accusations. The play delights in poking fun at the old cliché that “the butler always did it,” building humor around the audience’s expectations. With fast pacing and a playful tone, the show offers lighthearted entertainment ideal for community theaters and school productions.

Recommended Citation

Alvin Community College, "The Butler Did It" (1988). Season 1987-1988. 2.
https://archives.alvincollege.edu/productions_1987-1988/2