Title: "The Mystery of the Missing Key"
Characters:
1. Liam – A curious and clever student.
2. Emma – Liam’s best friend, smart and observant.
3. Noah – A quiet but thoughtful guy.
4. Sophia – A talkative and friendly girl.
5. Ethan – The class clown, always making jokes.
6. Ava – A strict but kind teacher.
7. Mr. Johnson – The school principal, serious but fair.
Scene 1: School Library – Afternoon
(The library is quiet. Liam and Emma are sitting at a table with books spread out.)
Liam: (whispering) Do you think we’ll ever find the key?
Emma: (nodding) I don’t know. But if it’s missing, something strange is going on.
Noah: (entering) Hey, what are you two talking about?
Liam: The key that was in the teacher’s office. It disappeared this morning.
Sophia: (joining them) Oh no! That’s the one that opens the science lab, right?
Ethan: (walking in with a grin) Who cares? Maybe it’s hiding somewhere fun.
Ava: (entering) What’s all the noise?
Emma: We’re just discussing the missing key, Ms. Ava.
Ava: (frowning) That’s not something to joke about. I need to report it.
Ethan: (mock-saluting) Yes, ma’am.
Scene 2: Principal’s Office – Later That Day
(Mr. Johnson is at his desk. Ava and the students are standing in front of him.)
Mr. Johnson: So, the key is missing. Have any of you seen it?
Liam: No, sir. But we think it might have been taken by someone.
Noah: Or maybe it was lost.
Sophia: I saw someone near the science lab earlier.
Ethan: Maybe it’s in the trash can?
Mr. Johnson: (sighs) This is serious. I’ll check the security cameras. In the meantime, stay alert.
Scene 3: Science Lab – Next Morning
(The group is back in the lab. They are looking around for the key.)
Emma: (holding up a paper) Look, this is from the key’s owner.
Liam: Maybe someone took it for a reason.
Noah: Could it be a prank?
Sophia: Maybe. But who would do that?
Ethan: (grinning) Me, obviously.
Ava: (entering) Did you find it?
Liam: Not yet. But we think we know where it is.
Ethan: Wait—what if it’s in the lockers?
(They all rush to the lockers. After a few minutes, they find the key under a pile of old papers.)
Emma: (excited) We found it!
Ava: Good work, everyone.
Mr. Johnson: (entering) I see you’ve solved the mystery.
Liam: It wasn’t a big secret after all.
Ethan: Well, I still think it was a great adventure.
All: (laughing) Yeah!
End Scene.
Note: This short play is designed for seven actors, with clear dialogue and a simple plot. It encourages teamwork, observation, and a bit of humor. Perfect for a school performance or drama club activity.
