Booby Trap Formerly Booby in the Trap by Ed Monk

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Drama
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30 - 35 minutes
6 W, 5 M, 6 Any (11-17 actors possible: 5-12 W, 5-12 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: One realistic tree stump and six combat uniforms

In the near future, an American soldier sits in a combat zone, trapped by a land mine. As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present, and future unfold around him.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $60
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 the near future, an American soldier sits in a combat zone, trapped by a land mine. As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present, and future unfold around him.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 6 W, 5 M, 6 Any (11-17 actors possible: 5-12 W, 5-12 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: One realistic tree stump and six combat uniforms
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-152-2

Published Reviews

"An extraordinary theatrical event!"

Del Austin, Florida Thespians

Production History

MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Victoria West High School
Victoria, TX United States
Victoria West High SchoolVictoria, TX United States
APR 23, 2025 - APR 23, 2025
Independence High School
Thompsons Station, TN United States
Independence High SchoolThompsons Station, TN United States
APR 16, 2025 - APR 16, 2025
Sturgeon Composite High School
Ardrossan, AB Canada
Sturgeon Composite High SchoolArdrossan, AB Canada
APR 10, 2025 - APR 10, 2025
James E. Taylor High School Mustang Theatre
Katy, TX United States
James E. Taylor High School Mustang Theatre Katy, TX United States
MAR 28, 2025 - MAR 28, 2025
Hanks High School Knight Players
El Paso, TX United States
Hanks High School Knight PlayersEl Paso, TX United States
FEB 28, 2025 - FEB 28, 2025
Jefferson/Silva High School
El Paso, TX United States
Jefferson/Silva High SchoolEl Paso, TX United States
FEB 21, 2025 - FEB 26, 2025
Hanks High School Knight Players
El Paso, TX United States
Hanks High School Knight PlayersEl Paso, TX United States
FEB 08, 2025 - MAR 31, 2025
Belton New Tech High School
Belton, TX United States
Belton New Tech High SchoolBelton, TX United States
JAN 18, 2025 - JAN 26, 2025
Eden Valley-Watkins High School
Eden Valley, MN United States
Eden Valley-Watkins High SchoolEden Valley, MN United States
DEC 14, 2024 - DEC 15, 2024
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN United States
Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm, MN United States
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MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Victoria West High School
Victoria, TX United States
Victoria West High SchoolVictoria, TX United States
APR 23, 2025 - APR 23, 2025
Independence High School
Thompsons Station, TN United States
Independence High SchoolThompsons Station, TN United States
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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eScript Details

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