Lockdown by Douglas Craven

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Productions (753)
Drama
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20 - 35 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 1 Any (9-11 actors possible: 3-8 W, 4-8 M)
Content Notes: Optional adult language
Set: A classroom.

In a dark classroom, eight students sit in an "official lockdown," not knowing if it's just a drill or an actual emergency. When a hysterical younger girl bolts from the room and the teacher follows, the remaining students are left alone to decide if it's safer to stay or run.

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

In a dark classroom, eight students sit in an "official lockdown," not knowing if it's just a drill or an actual emergency. When a hysterical younger girl bolts from the room and the teacher follows, the remaining students are left alone to decide if it's safer to stay or run.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 20 - 35 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 1 Any (9-11 actors possible: 3-8 W, 4-8 M)
  • Content Notes: Optional adult language
  • Set: A classroom.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-106-5

Production History

MAY 08, 2025 - MAY 08, 2025
College View High School
Denver, CO United States
College View High SchoolDenver, CO United States
MAY 07, 2025 - MAY 07, 2025
Blair School
Pasadena, CA United States
Blair SchoolPasadena, CA United States
APR 28, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Archbishop MacDonald High School
Edmonton, AB Canada
Archbishop MacDonald High SchoolEdmonton, AB Canada
APR 24, 2025 - APR 25, 2025
The John Carroll School
Bel Air, MD United States
The John Carroll SchoolBel Air, MD United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 17, 2025
Lee's Summit West HS Theatre
Lees Summit, MO United States
Lee's Summit West HS TheatreLees Summit, MO United States
APR 08, 2025 - APR 09, 2025
Southeast Middle School
South Gate, CA United States
Southeast Middle SchoolSouth Gate, CA United States
MAR 20, 2025 - MAR 23, 2025
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Van Nuys, CA United States
Birmingham Community Charter High SchoolVan Nuys, CA United States
MAR 08, 2025 - MAR 08, 2025
Millis High School
Millis, MA United States
Millis High SchoolMillis, MA United States
FEB 07, 2025 - FEB 07, 2025
Potomac Falls High School
Ashburn, VA United States
Potomac Falls High SchoolAshburn, VA United States
JAN 18, 2025 - FEB 07, 2025
Eastview High School
Apple Valley, MN United States
Eastview High SchoolApple Valley, MN United States
1 of 76
MAY 08, 2025 - MAY 08, 2025
College View High School
Denver, CO United States
College View High SchoolDenver, CO United States
MAY 07, 2025 - MAY 07, 2025
Blair School
Pasadena, CA United States
Blair SchoolPasadena, CA United States
APR 28, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Archbishop MacDonald High School
Edmonton, AB Canada
Archbishop MacDonald High SchoolEdmonton, AB Canada
APR 24, 2025 - APR 25, 2025
The John Carroll School
Bel Air, MD United States
The John Carroll SchoolBel Air, MD United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 17, 2025
Lee's Summit West HS Theatre
Lees Summit, MO United States
Lee's Summit West HS TheatreLees Summit, MO United States
APR 08, 2025 - APR 09, 2025
Southeast Middle School
South Gate, CA United States
Southeast Middle SchoolSouth Gate, CA United States
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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