​"Murder Me Always" is a comedic play by Lee Mueller that parodies the world of amateur theater. The plot centers around a struggling theater company attempting to boost attendance by staging a murder mystery titled "Murder Me Always." During a particularly disastrous performance, an unexpected real murder occurs offstage—the director is shot—transforming the evening into an unscripted crime scene. The actors, previously engaged in their own theatrical farce, are thrust into a genuine investigation. Detective Joe Mamet, embodying the persona of a Raymond Chandler-style gumshoe, steps in to unravel the mystery. The play humorously questions whether art imitates life and whether the performers can distinguish between their roles and reality. ​