BLUE SKIES YONDER
Full-length dark comedy murder mystery for 8 actors (4f/4m). An Agatha Christie-inspired locked room thriller in the shadow of late-stage capitalism.
8 Actors (4F/4M), 110 mins
Recommended Audience: Ages 14+
Compare to: Glass Onion, The Mousetrap
Full-length. A contemporary Agatha Christie-inspired locked room murder mystery in the shadow of late-stage capitalism. At his lavish book launch party, promising young author Harrison Fowler spirals under the weight of a mismanaged manuscript and the deadly ambitions of his colleagues and loved ones. In the cutthroat world of publishing, the real killer might be whoever tells the best story. A dark comedy about queer survival, creative ownership, and the stories we tell to stay relevant—even if it kills us.
Blue Skies Yonder had a staged reading on October 19, 2025, at Artworks in Trenton, NJ, directed by Monah Yancy and starring Fenton himself in the role of Harrison Fowler. Currently seeking development opportunities and a world premiere stage.
Digital perusal copies of the full script are available to members of New Play Exchange or you can read a sample of Blue Skies Yonder below:
