A Perfect Storm
Runtime: 60 mins | Cast size: 25-40
Welcome to Padaraski Manor. You’re a little later than expected.
Sarah and her boyfriend Sam, a duo of con artists fleeing from the FBI, stumble into what appears to be the perfect con: swindle the fortune from an eccentric old man, Joe Padaraski, who believes Sarah to be his great-niece. But as they arrive at Uncle Joe’s manor, deep in the British countryside, a snowstorm sweeps in, trapping the pair with both Joe’s household and his bizarre guests. Sarah and Sam soon discover that they are not the one with something to hide, and soon they are fighting for survival against an unknown enemy. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring town of Little Sodbury, the combined forces of the FBI and the local police force are racing against time to uncover the mystery of Padaraski Manor before it’s too late.
I’m making this script available online mainly because I’d like to see it get used and enjoyed in other school, camp, or youth theatre productions. You have my permission to download it, tweak it to meet your own needs, and perform it. All I ask is that you attribute the script to me (and my co-authors where applicable). I would also be grateful to receive a donation proportional to the budget of your production: suggested donation £20/$30. But if you don’t get around to doing anything, PLEASE let me know that you’re staging this script, because it’d make me happy to know that it’s getting put to good use!