Trap by Stephen Gregg

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Productions (535)
Documentary Theatre/Horror
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75 - 85 minutes
12 W, 10 M, 5 Any (10-46 actors possible: 5-46 W, 2-46 M)
Set: Minimal.

MENACHAP, CALIFORNIA. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious—every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together into an increasingly dangerous web, it becomes clear that this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Unnerving, exhilarating, and wildly inventive, you've never walked into anything quite like Trap.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $90
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

MENACHAP, CALIFORNIA. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious—every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together into an increasingly dangerous web, it becomes clear that this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Unnerving, exhilarating, and wildly inventive, you've never walked into anything quite like Trap.

SPECIAL NOTE: Original music composed for the play by Isaiah Louis Hastings is available. The original music is optional, but highly recommended by the author. If you decide to use this music, contact the composer directly at isaiahlhastings@gmail.com.

For the author's tips on how to produce the tech elements of the play, check out Trap Tech Hints

  • Documentary Theatre/Horror
  • |
  • 75 - 85 minutes
  • 12 W, 10 M, 5 Any (10-46 actors possible: 5-46 W, 2-46 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-973-9

Published Reviews

"My students were all excited in reading the perusal, but they didn't know how it ended. In our read through with the full scripts, they were instructed to not skip to the end. When we reached the last page, they erupted into screams!!"

-Nancy Malone, Hoover High School

"The audience went NUTS."

-Billy Houck, Fremont High School (retired)

"I have never heard a crowd scream that much. I didn't think we were going to be able to finish the play. The audience screamed and applauded for 3 - 5 minutes. It was insane ... and so much fun!!!"

-David Hastings, Olathe South High School

Production History

MAY 03, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY United States
Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NY United States
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Land O' Lakes High School
Land O' Lakes, FL United States
Land O' Lakes High SchoolLand O' Lakes, FL United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 28, 2025
Skyhawk Theatre
Beaverton, OR United States
Skyhawk TheatreBeaverton, OR United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Mill Creek High School
Hoschton, GA United States
Mill Creek High SchoolHoschton, GA United States
APR 11, 2025 - APR 12, 2025
Clarke Community High School
Osceola, IA United States
Clarke Community High SchoolOsceola, IA United States
APR 05, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Elk Point Jefferson High School
Elk Point, SD United States
Elk Point Jefferson High SchoolElk Point, SD United States
APR 04, 2025 - APR 05, 2025
Loranger High School
Amite City, LA United States
Loranger High SchoolAmite City, LA United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Beaver Dam High School
Beaver Dam, WI United States
Beaver Dam High SchoolBeaver Dam, WI United States
MAR 28, 2025 - MAR 30, 2025
Heritage Hall School - Performing Arts
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK United States
Heritage Hall School - Performing ArtsOKLAHOMA CITY, OK United States
MAR 28, 2025 - MAR 29, 2025
Rivera Theatrics
Cape Girardeau, MO United States
Rivera TheatricsCape Girardeau, MO United States
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MAY 03, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY United States
Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NY United States
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Land O' Lakes High School
Land O' Lakes, FL United States
Land O' Lakes High SchoolLand O' Lakes, FL United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 28, 2025
Skyhawk Theatre
Beaverton, OR United States
Skyhawk TheatreBeaverton, OR United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Mill Creek High School
Hoschton, GA United States
Mill Creek High SchoolHoschton, GA United States
APR 11, 2025 - APR 12, 2025
Clarke Community High School
Osceola, IA United States
Clarke Community High SchoolOsceola, IA United States
APR 05, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Elk Point Jefferson High School
Elk Point, SD United States
Elk Point Jefferson High SchoolElk Point, SD United States
APR 04, 2025 - APR 05, 2025
Loranger High School
Amite City, LA United States
Loranger High SchoolAmite City, LA United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Beaver Dam High School
Beaver Dam, WI United States
Beaver Dam High SchoolBeaver Dam, WI United States
MAR 28, 2025 - MAR 30, 2025
Heritage Hall School - Performing Arts
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK United States
Heritage Hall School - Performing ArtsOKLAHOMA CITY, OK United States
MAR 28, 2025 - MAR 29, 2025
Rivera Theatrics
Cape Girardeau, MO United States
Rivera TheatricsCape Girardeau, MO United States
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No professional productions.

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