IB Theater

(Dahlia trips) Dahlia: “When did they even-”

(On left court sidelines put clipboard down and drink water)

“Salt in my water? That is so basic! The banana peel was way better.”

Pshhh no. I dont care about this stupid prank war.

“She means obviously, we have to stay vigilant. Luckily I have a plan or two.”

“Wasn’t the water refreshing?”

“Very! I’d be more careful if I were you, id reccomend not slipping on banana peels before a real match.”

“Ethan your so close! Don’t let her win!”

Yesss! I won!

Hooray. Now can we go home.

“Don’t be silly Courtney, we still have our final match”

“No you still have a final match. Im not playing"

Your name is Courtney but your never on the court are you? (Chuckle shaking head) We’ll discuss this later. Right now, it’s time for lunch.

Courtney: Performance enhancers?

What! those aren’t mine!

Dahlia: “This is awful! How could you do this to us? We could get expelled for this.”

“Dahlia, no! I didn’t do this. It must be a prank…Ethan!”

(Ethan and Elizabeth meet in the middle at stage left)

What kind of psyco thinks of performance enhancers as a pra-

IMMEDIETLY AFTER (continued line) What kind of psyco thinks of performance enhancers as a pra-

“Well if you didn’t”

Ethan: And I didn’t..

Then who did?

together: then who did?

Something is going on…Give me that.

What? Why?

I need to figure out who is behind this. That id evidence…now give it to me.

Ethan: “You? You’re going to figure it our all by yourself?”

Well me and my team-

Ethan: And where are they.

They were just here…

(move to center stage.)

Ethan: Hah! The red hawks are falling apart. I got this covered.

You and what team? I’m sorry to break it to you but looks like we are both on our own.

Ethan: “…Then I guess we are working together.”

…GUYS? I know your still there!

(more center stage and look back while trying to get away from ethan, face away from ethan and stay looking right stage)

Ethan: We can’t waste time. I can’t let my team take the fall for this.

Yeah…yeah your right.

(turn around and face him)

Ethan: “What? I never thought Elizabeth Jackson would ever say I’m right.”

It’s just, I can’t believe my team didn’t stick by me. MAYBE I’m not the captain I thought I was.

Ethan: Actually I’m realizing the same thing.

Well then lets make it up to our teams and find who did this.

Ethan: Lets start by looking through the rest of the bags.

Yes! There might be a clue.

Ethan: “Hah! I found something. It is the exact same plastic bag.”

Ethan that’s Courtney’s bag.

I think Courtney…

No, no it can’t be. Courtney would never do that.

Ethan: Elizabeth, she didn’t stick by you after the performance enhancers did she?

Look at the time! I have my match against the Wildcats. I can’t let my team down.

Ethan: Could there be any reason she might do this?I

It wouldn’t be her. I know my sister. I have to get ready for my match.

Drake: So, whats the plan? (Courtney and Drake exit stage)

(Cross to stage left)

No. My racket! How did this happen? It’s been in my room the whole time, the only person who goes in my room is…Courtney.

Ethan: I’ve been trying to tell you. She must’ve been the one to put the performance enhancers in our bags too! It’s no coincidence.

But why? She knows how much this racket means to me. She knows I don’t use any other model. Doesn’t she want our team to do well. Does she not realize this impacts her too?

Ethan: You still have your match against the Wildcats. You need to win! Here, you can use my racket, It’s the same model.

Why would you help me?

Ethan: I know we have had our issues…but I wouldn’t want you to lose your match. Not like this.

Huh. Who would have thought.

Ethan: I’m trying to be a better captain, and I think that starts with being better friends too.

Yeah, better captains…and better friends. (take the racket)

Courtney: Where’s your racket?

It’s broken, I dont suppose you would know anything about that?

Courtney: Why would I?

Cut out the act Courtney, I know what you did, ALL of it.

Courtney: What are you talking about.

The performance enhancers. Cutting up my racket? Don’t play dumb. How could you do this to me?

Courtney: “You really havent figured it out?

Why? Just why?

Courtney: Has it ever occured to you…parents see that your an amazing tennis player and i am not.

“Courtney…I didn’t even know-”

your stupid prank war and your tennis matches.

So id finally understand? Courtney…I am so sorry

I’m so sorry. I really am. I just can’t keep doing this.

…So then don’t. Come on, I will get you out of here.

Courtney: What?…But what about your match.

You matter more to me than any tennis match. I’m sorry I did anything to make you doubt that.

Dahlia: “What’s going on?”

We’re going to head out. Dahlia will you take my place against the Wildcats? I can’t think of anyone better.

Dahlia: “Oh, Of course, I’d love to! But why?

We will explain later. :)