BREAKING NEWS! Halloween is in chaos! Just hours before trick-or-treating begins, millions of sweets have mysteriously disappeared. With devastated children, baffled police officers and increasingly desperate reporters, the nation demands answers. Who could have committed such a terrible crime? As detectives investigate suspicious clues, interview eyewitnesses and question some unusual suspects, the truth finally emerges. But when the culprit is revealed, an unexpected twist threatens to ruin Halloween altogether! Can the sweets be recovered before it’s too late?

Packed with silly suspects, dramatic news bulletins, ridiculous interviews and plenty of Halloween humour, this comedy script is ideal for young performers who enjoy character acting, improvisation and exaggerated reactions.

PDF and Word formats.

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Approximate Running Time: 8 to 12 minutes

Number of Characters: 12 to 20 performers, depending on the size of the ensemble and how roles are allocated.

Character List
News Anchor 1
News Anchor 2
Field Reporter 1
Field Reporter 2
Police Officer
Lead Detective
The Tooth Fairy
Devastated Trick-or-Treater 1
Devastated Trick-or-Treater 2
Devastated Trick-or-Treater 3
Eyewitness
Vampire
Witch
Dentist
Suspicious Suspect
Ensemble / Additional Trick-or-Treaters