PokyMonster Murders Part 1 free play script for actors

PokyMonster Murders by D. M. Larson

Copyright (c) 2016

From the published play "Control the Future" 
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Part 1

(Reporter is downstage speaking toward the audience as players such as Mandy are walking around with their phones in front of them trying to spot PokyMonsters)

REPORTER

Concern has grown over the new PokyMonster app which you see the people playing behind me in the park here. One player stumbled into a dead body near this park while another player, a young player, has gone missing. Parents are urged to talk with your children about this game and make sure they stay safe. Beware of invites from people you don’t know and never go somewhere alone, especially at night.

(Reporter exits and Tom enters with Randy)

TOM

Okay, when you see a PokyMonster, you hit the cage button.

RANDY

I don’t see anything.

TOM

You have to look through your phone.

RANDY

Oh wow… that’s weird.

TOM

See there’s one.  A PokyCho.

MANDY

Those are the easiest to catch. I have a million of those. They’re so stupid. They practically jump into your traps.

TOM

I’m teaching him… he’s new.

MANDY

I’m after something way better than that.

TOM

Yeah, yeah. Excuse us please. PokyCatcher in training here.

RANDY

So how do I catch it?

TOM

Okay, so you get the cage like this… see.

RANDY

Yeah… cage ready.

TOM

Now throw it at him.

RANDY

I’m gonna get you PokyCho!

(RANDY throws the smartphone)

TOM

No! Don’t throw the phone!

RANDY

I don’t get it.  This is weird. Can we go get some pizza instead?

TOM

We’re here because there’s rumors that a rare PokyMonster is being released today.  If we get enough people here with baits then we might attract it.

RANDY

Baits?  Geez, there’s so much to remember.

TOM

Not really… cages, baits, treats and grooming.

MANDY

I have a level 99 bait.  It’s sure to come for that.

RANDY

That looks like a pizza!  I wish I could eat it.  I’m hungry.

MANDY

Sorry… baits are for PokyMonsters only.

RANDY

How do you all do this?  There’s nothing really there.  You all look strange wandering around chasing after ghosts.

MANDY

I caught a ghost PokyMonster yesterday.

TOM

A PokySpook?

MANDY

Yes.

TOM

No way!  I’ve been after it for a week.

MANDY

And I got the only one in the city.

TOM

I’m very jealous.

RANDY

You are all so weird.

GO TO PART 2

From the published play "Control the Future"  Buy the book on Amazon.com ISBN-13: 978-1540666581or
purchase a low cost PDF from Sellfy.com