Script for part 1! Also, only do the sound effects if they are something you do with your voice, like laughing or crying. Don't do any door noises or anything like that. :) Just remix this project and put your lines inside. Remember, ONE line for each sound box. Put any questions you have in the comment section. Introducer (me): Welcome to FunBunGirl’s production of The Graggot Prison Mystery. It is based on a book I wrote, and shortened to make this audio drama. I would like to give a special thanks to the many Scratchers who helped make this possible. (Intro Music) Ruth: Peter, are you worried about Dad? Peter: Yeah… Do you think, well, that the surgery might not go as planned? Ruth: I don’t know, it’s cancer surgery. The doctor said it would be risky. Peter: Hopefully not too risky. *Door* Sharon: Hi kids, here’s a lollipop. Ruth: Oh, uh, thanks Nurse Sharon. Sharon: I know waiting for your dad is hard. Peter: We have been waiting for three hours now! Sharon: I’ll be here with you the whole time, I promise. *Door* Ruth: Hello, Doctor Maybell. Dr. Maybell: Hello kids. Sharon: Doctor, is it… Dr. Maybell: I’m… afraid so. Peter: What is it? Come on, tell us! He’s our dad, you know. Dr. Maybell: Ruth, Peter. I’m so sorry to say this, but your dad has passed on. The surgery didn’t go the way we wanted it to. Ruth: *Crying/gasping* NOOOOO!!!! (Scene change) Ruth: *Yawn* Wait, what? Where am I? Oh, a hospital room. *Door* Ruth: Dr. Maybell! What am I doing here? Why was I asleep? Dr. Maybell: Oh Ruth! You’re finally awake. You see, you had a, well, serious reaction after I told about your dad’s passing away. You’ve been asleep for four days. Ruth: That’s crazy! Where’s Peter? Dr. Maybell: I’ll go get a nurse and send him your way. He’s staying in another room. *Footsteps walking away* *Knocking* Peter: Hi Ruth, how are you? Ruth: Not so good. I miss Dad. Peter: Yeah… Anyway, something strange happened yesterday. Ruth: What? Peter: This really weird couple came by yesterday with a bunch of papers and things confirming they were our relatives and had the right to take us home. Doctor Maybell said we would have a court case about it in two weeks. In the meantime, we have to go to Steinman Foster Care. Ruth: What?? I don't want to go home with some creepy weirdos I've never met! Peter: Who would? (Scene change) Peter: *Yawn* I can't believe it's been 6 days since Dad died! Ruth: And now we have to go to silly old Steinman Foster Care. Ugh. Police Officer: Alright kids, we're here. Let's get out of the car now. Ruth: Alright officer. *Car door* Peter: Wow, foster care is big! Well, at least bigger than I imagined. *Door open with jingle* The inside's nice too. Kate: Whoohoo! Over here! Police Officer: Sit here kids. I need to sign some papers. Ruth: Where are the other kids? Peter: Locked up in a creepy basement? Ruth: I don't think so. This place is too nice inside to have a creepy basement. Peter: What? Girls make no sense. Ruth: No, you make no sense. Peter: Hey, I didn't-- (just stop short here) Police: Kids, I've signed the papers and Kate, the person at the front who greeted us, is ready to take you to your rooms. Ruth: Got it, thanks. Kate: Well, come along. I'll take you to your rooms. *walking* (3 second pause) Ruth and Peter, I'm so glad your staying with us, even if only a little while... Uh, here are your rooms. Ruth: Thanks Peter: What do we do? Kate: Just unpack your things and make yourselves at home! Lunch is in an hour. You can follow the other kids in from recess to the cafeteria. Ruth: Okay. (Scene change) *knock on door* Ruth: Come in. *door* Peter: Hey nice room. It's much cleaner than my room. Who do you think your roommate will be? Ruth: No idea. But what about your room? Peter: Oh. My roommate is the messiest human being alive. I can't even see the floor under all the clutter. Ruth: *laugh* I think we meet our roommates tonight. Just don't say anything mean. Your roommate is no messier than you. Peter: Hey, my new room is heavenly compared to your old room back home. Ruth: No fair! Wait, do you hear that? It's the kids coming back from recess. Let's follow behind them and not let them see us. Peter: Good idea. (Scene change) Peter: So this is the cafeteria? Looks more like a little dining room. Kate: Children! I'm here with lunch. Oh yes kids, this is Ruth and Peter. They will be staying with us for awhile. Now eat up! *silverware clinking) Ruth: Mmm, the food tastes pretty good. Peter: I'm not a fan of the mashed potatoes.. Ruth: Eat them anyway Peter: *sigh* I'll try. Boy, the kids just won't stop staring at us. Ruth: I guess they aren't used to new people. *school bell ring* Kate: Class time! You too can wait till tomorrow for classes. How about you go to your room? (Scene Change) Peter: Yum, dinner is way better than lunch. Ruth: (grumpily) No it isn't. Kate is making me eat leftovers. CONTINUED BELOW
Peter: Because you didn't finish eating from lunch. Ruth: She put too much food on my plate! Peter: Alright, alright. Kate: Time for evening reading! Ruth: I'll see you tomorrow, Peter. Peter: Okay, see ya. (scene change) Ruth: Hmm, I wonder who my roommate is. *door* Oh, hello! Ember: Hi there, Ruth right? It's great to meet you. I'm Ember. I'm five years old and I love to read books for older kids. *giggle* I'm so glad we get to be roommates. Ruth: *laugh* It's great to meet you Ember. So, well, why are you here? Ember: I don't think that's a good question for now, but my parents passed away in a fire... Now, tell me all about yourself. Ruth: Alright! (Scene change) Peter: *yawn* I could hardly sleep last night. My roommate's junk was inside my bed. Ruth: Who's your roommate? Peter: He's that one. You know, the one who slipped a piece of toast in his pocket at breakfast this morning. Ruth: *laugh* Yeah, I'm not surprised. Hmm, I wonder if the Graggots are going to adopt us.. I really hope not. Peter: Me too. Ruth: Peter, you're distracted. I can tell you want to go catapult from that swing. Peter: Okay, okay. Ruth: It's fine, go ahead. Just don't break your elbow like you did that one time... Peter: Don't worry! Ember: Hey Ruth, can I sit here? Ruth: Hi Ember. Sure. Ember: What are you thinking about? Ruth: Oh, just the Graggots, who I told you about last night. Ember: Oh, them. I really hope they don't adopt you. Ruth: Me too. Ember: Yeah, they don't sound nice... Keep an eye out for the next part! Graggots is pronounced 'graggits'
