Everyone’s A Mystery
Opening number
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6:45
A New Musical, See?
Middle School Mysteries
Original songs
ENSEMBLE
flexible
Main Roles
Minute Runtime
CASE: The Missing Middle Schooler
Philip Marlowe
Middle School
Middle School
SYNOPSIS
A New Musical That Hits Close To Homeroom!
Wednesday. 8am. 6th grade Detective Rick Taylor broods inside his office, aka the third-floor boys’ room. Suddenly: knock knock. Who’s there? Why, it’s another detective, a newbie ex-homeschooler named Melissa Lewis. As much as Rick hates to admit it, Mel’s help is exactly what he needs to crack the mystery that scares him the most: The Case of the Missing Middle Schooler. Little do Rick and Mel know that their sleuthing will set off a series of events that could tear Philip Marlowe Middle apart!
So how about it, detectives… ready for the case of your lives?
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Who’s Who
The hardboiled world of Middle School Mysteries is populated with all kinds of interesting individuals. But don’t be fooled by appearances. As the opening song says, “Everyone’s a mystery / A case just waiting to crack!”
The Studio Cast Album
Know The Score
Middle School Mysteries has an original score unlike any you’ve ever heard.
"I like to call it 'Steely Dan for tweens' (ask your parents!)"
composer-lyricist Daniel Maté
It’s a catchy yet adventurous blend of jazz, rock, funk, and other genres, with a healthy scoop of pop musical theatre sparkle.
Stream & Download
Sleuthy Intrigue
Everyone’s A Mystery
Rick, Mel, Ensemble
6:45
Villainous Shuffle
You Disappear
Morgan, Mean Girls
1:10
Muppet-acious Hot Jazz
Welcome To Freakville
Michael & the Freaks
4:29
Romantic Folk
Dear Ally
Michael
3:37
Groovy Dispute
The Partner I Need
Mel & Rick
3:37
License this show
Bring the Mystery To Your Stage
Whether you’re a middle school drama club, a community theater, or a professional youth company — Middle School Mysteries is designed to be performed anywhere, by anyone ages 10–14.
Our flexible licensing packages include everything your production team needs, from rehearsal resources to set design guides.
What’s included
- Full script (PDF + editable Word doc)
- Piano-vocal score for all songs
- Backing tracks (full orchestration with a live band of Broadway musicians)
- Production handbook and director’s notes
- Costume and set design reference guide
- Promotional materials and poster templates
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