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Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly

The Girl on the Side of the Road

by Steven Stack

Cal and Jane end up stranded on a dark and lonely road. They make the unfortunate decision of helping a girl who only wants to get home to Mother.

Comedy Black Comedy

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 15 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
4 Characters
1 M | 3 F
Simple set
Source
This play is part of Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly, a collection of 5 plays

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