[0:01]Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Boddy Manor. Or, as you may soon discover, a house full of secrets, suspicion, and more than a dash of murder. Before the evening's events unfold, and I do recommend you keep your eyes open and your alibi's airtight. I must take a brief moment on behalf of our entire household to express our most sincere gratitude. This Stage Door production would not be possible without the generous support of the Washington County Rap tax and the St. George City Rap tax. Thanks to their contribution, the arts continue to thrive in this community, and murder mysteries like this one are brought to life. Now, I must insist on a few house rules before we begin. Kindly silence all mobile devices. Lest they become suspiciously distracting. Photography and video recording are strictly forbidden. Our secrets must remain in these walls. Should you need to exit, do so discreetly, as sudden departures tend to raise questions in a mansion such as this. After the show, you can catch the players at the back of the theater at the stage door. There will be one fifteen minute intermission. And now prepare yourselves, the guests have arrived, the candles are lit, the storm is coming. The only thing missing is the truth. Enjoy the show.
[2:49]Mr. Wadsworth. You're back. I didn't hear you come in. You said you'd be out front to greet them. Wouldn't want to do that. There are so many better ways to die. Is everything ready? Oui. Good. Good.
[3:09]Well, sir. Everything on schedule? Dinner will be served at 7:00 sharp. Ah, right on time. You have your instructions? Oui. Good. Then let the game begin.
[3:40]Good evening. Good evening. I'm not sure if I'm in the right place. Indeed. You are expected, Colonel. How did you know that? You are Colonel Mustard, are you not? No, no, no, that's not my name. My name is... I believe for this evening, it's recommended that you use a pseudonym. Oh, thank you. I took an antihistamine before I came. May I take your coat? All right, I suppose I can. Oh, no need to worry, Colonel. It's just the maid in the hall with the champagne cork. Champagne? Don't mind if I do. Follow me, Colonel. Thank you.
[4:21]Are we expecting someone else? Indeed. Please. This way, Colonel. With pleasure, my dear. Do come in, madam. You are expected. Welcome. You know who I am? Only that you are a socialite to be known this evening as Mrs. White. Yes, it said so in my letter. May I introduce you, Mrs. White? The maid, Yvette. I see you two know each other. We've never met. Champagne? I think not. Please, warm yourself in the lounge. Why? Do I look cold? A bit. Right this way, after you.
[5:15]Oh, hello. Hello, pleased to meet you. I'm rarely pleased to meet anyone. More? Oh, yeah.
[5:30]Mrs. Peacock, please come in from the rain.
[5:36]Mrs. Peacock, I presume. Who? Oh, yes, that's me. Cook, will you please take Mrs. Peacock's stole?
[5:48]I see you two know each other. Oh, don't be ridiculous. I've never seen this woman before in my life. Champagne? Oh, my lips belong to the Lord. Please, make yourself comfortable in the lounge. Oh, yes, indeed. For your hospitality. There's a couple of Benjamins underneath the car, miles for you, butler. How sticky. You know, I expect to be treated like the wife of a very... Hold that thought, Mrs. Peacock. Right this way, after you.
[6:59]Excuse me, is this the right address to meet Mr. Boddy? Sir, not you, sir, please. Come in. Sorry. Sorry. Excuse me, that letter has me rather anxious. Oh, you must be Mr. Green. Yes, that, that's exactly who I am. Welcome, sir. Whoa! This isn't all I expected. I find if you expect nothing, you're never disappointed. Oh, I'm not disappointed.
[7:35]Oh, pardon me, sir. Holy cow!
[7:44]Good evening, Professor.
[7:56]Professor Plum. You say so? Well, well, well, I thought I'd seen everything. Miss Scarlet, I wasn't aware you and the Professor were acquainted. We're not. The bridge washed out from the rain. My car broke down and this Professor offered to give me a ride. I'm hoping she'll return the favor one day. Subtle. I didn't realize we were headed to the same place until we arrived. How was the drive? It's a long haul. Well, it is a long haul, but then this is a very large house. Right this way. Say, what is this godforsaken place anyway? Oh, this old place. This is Boddy Manor.
[9:00]Oh, good, I'm starving. My, my, this really is a party. Well, everyone, how good for you to see me. Mr. Wadsworth. There are so many of you. I didn't realize. Oh, good. You're all here. Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White, Professor Plum, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock. How do you do? Greetings. I am Wadsworth, the butler. As you may have surmised, nobody is using their real name this evening. A courtesy provided to you by your host to protect your privacy. I suggest you follow his lead and refrain from revealing too much about yourselves, for you never know when to go in there. Dinner, dinner. That was more like a cup of ten minute, wasn't it? Wadsworth, you said, you never know when. What? What? Dinner, please.
