Drama Script Format

Script Details:

Written by: [Your Name]

Title: The Mystery of Elm Street

Characters:

Mary - A concerned resident of Elm Street, anxious about the strange occurrences in the neighborhood.
Jack - Mary’s partner, who is skeptical but supportive of her concerns.
Rachel - A friend or neighbor of Mary and Jack, who is also uneasy about the situation.
Tom - Rachel’s partner or friend, who is determined to uncover the mystery despite the risks.
Detective Smith - The investigator called to examine the unusual happenings on Elm Street.

Act 1

Scene 1: Elm Street - Evening

Action Lines:
The stage is set to resemble a quaint suburban street. The street lamps cast a soft glow over the sidewalks. A small house with a picket fence stands center stage, its lights dimmed.

MARY
(looking out the window)
I swear I saw something move in the garden.

JACK
(smiling)
It's probably just a cat. You worry too much, Mary.

Action Lines:
Mary walks away from the window and heads toward the door, her expression tense.

MARY (Wrylie)
(muttering to herself)
It’s not just a cat. There’s something strange going on here.

Scene 2: Elm Street - Night

Action Lines:
The setting is now shrouded in darkness. The only light comes from the moon and a single street lamp. The garden is now partially visible with eerie shadows.

RACHEL
(pacing nervously)
We need to get out of here. This place gives me the creeps.

TOM
(sighing)
We can't leave now. We have to find out what’s happening.

Action Lines:
Rachel picks up a flashlight and shines it around the garden. Tom grabs a notepad and starts jotting down notes.

RACHEL (Wrylie)
(staring at the shadows)
I can’t shake the feeling that we’re being watched.

Act 2

Scene 1: Elm Street - Dawn

Action Lines:
The stage is bathed in the soft light of dawn. The house looks peaceful, but the garden appears disturbed, with trampled grass and scattered leaves.

MARY
(frustrated)
We need to call someone. This is beyond us.

JACK
(looking out the door)
I don’t know if that’s a good idea. What if they think we’re crazy?

Action Lines:
Jack hesitates, then picks up the phone and dials a number. Mary paces the room, her anxiety growing.

MARY (Wrylie)
(breathing heavily)
Something happened last night, and I’m not going to ignore it.

Act 3

Scene 1: Elm Street - Midnight

Action Lines:
The stage is dark, with a single spotlight on the house. A storm rages outside, and the sound of thunder adds to the tension.

DETECTIVE SMITH
(examining the garden)
This is unusual. There are no signs of forced entry, but something is definitely off.

JACK
(nervously)
What do you think it is?

DETECTIVE SMITH
(squinting at the ground)
I’m not sure yet, but we’ll find out. Stay alert.

Action Lines:
Detective Smith takes out a flashlight and begins to search the area. Jack and Mary watch anxiously from the porch.

DETECTIVE SMITH (Wrylie)
(whispering to himself)
There’s more to this than meets the eye. I can feel it.

Notes:

The storm effects should be subtle to avoid overwhelming the actors.
Ensure that the lighting changes appropriately between scenes to reflect the time of day and mood.