Marc Bruni

When Varthur McArthur, the artistic director of a failing theater in Duluth, invites his troupe of disgruntled actors and collaborators to the first read of an “immersive murder mystery dinner party,” no one knew that he would be the victim. Or did they? Enter eager, determined, and untested Detective Justine Case. After sequestering the guests into separate rooms (because, you know, social-distancing), she gets down to finding out whodunnit, uncovering secret affairs, life-long grudges, backstage drama, and a lot of musical theater song and dance. Sifting through lies and red herrings and a truly baffling murder mystery script left by the deceased, Case vows to find the truth and secure her future as a great detective.

Follows a 13-year-old boy on a turbulent journey of self-discovery. After an embarrassing incident at school, Trevor must summon the courage to forge his own path.

The story centers on Jay Gatsby, a man with a mysterious past and seemingly infinite wealth. Gatsby is known for his lavish parties, filled with the glitz of the Jazz Age. However, behind all the extravagance lies a man driven by a single desire—to win back the love of the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Daisy, however, is married to Tom Buchanan, a man of wealth and arrogance. The plot thickens as we meet Nick Carraway, Daisy's cousin, and the story's narrator. Nick, a newcomer to the bustling New York scene, finds himself drawn into the complicated web of relationships, becoming Gatsby's confidant in his quest for Daisy's love.