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Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly by Steven Stack play script cover

David and Delaney's Guide to the Perfectly Nifty Prom

by Steven Stack

David and Delaney have been planning for the perfectly nifty prom since they were 6, and everything was going according to plan... until Delaney died. Will the day be saved by a well-manicured ancient burial ground?

Comedy Black Comedy

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

At a Glance

Running Time
About 13 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
3 Characters
1 M2 F
Set
Simple set
Source
Part of Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly, a collection of 5 plays
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3 Characters

1 M, 2 F

Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

Kate [F] 68 lines. lines
18, Delaney’s best friend and possessor of a well-manicured ancient burial ground.
David [M] 48 lines. lines
17, Delaney’s dedicated boyfriend who doesn’t like dirt or gross things.
Delaney [F] 52 lines. lines
17, David’s girlfriend since they were 6, dead.
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