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Horror Movie 102: Failing Just Got Deadlier

The Date

by Steven Stack

Chris is about to go on his first date. He’s practiced the steps for success, he has his best friends as a dating model, what could go wrong? Only everything. Demons on a date are never good.

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Comedy

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 10 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
4 Characters
2 M | 2 F
Simple set
Source
This play is part of Horror Movie 102: Failing Just Got Deadlier, a collection of 5 plays

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