Straight Plays For Children

Double Dare (Full Script)

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Large cast 29 M/F Ages: 13+)

Three groups of kids have been on a weeks team building course. Their final task is to spend the night in a deserted Theatre. Whichever team completes this task will win. During the night some decide to do a ouija board to try and contact the Theatre ghost. BUT is there a real ghost or is it a tactical move to frighten off the other teams? Only time will tell!

This script also lends itself to improvisation in certain areas of the text. This can be developed within rehearsal. You can also add to the tension by adding in un-scripted bangs and unexplained sounds during the performance.

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

 

Double Dare-Teen Thriller

Double Dare is a teen thriller that runs approximately 75 minutes. The cast is written for 30 however you can edit according to your cast size. 

When a group of teenagers come together for a week of team building activities they get more than they bargained for. The activity week culminates in a prize for the team with the highest score but dirty tricks and foul play lead the way in this teenage thriller. Their last task is to spend the night in a disused theatre but arguments, desertion, ghost stories and a terrifying night with a Ouija board soon sort out who the real winners are.