Here's The Thing

by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

A strange, shape shifting creature has taken over the school, devouring everyone in its path...starting with the popular people. Cal has found refuge in a dark classroom, where Kerry is already hiding. Will this be like the movies? Will two come together as they face a crisis and how long can they hide? *7 pgs*

Written for the 2025 Playwrights Thriving Horror Prompt. Assigned inspiration: John Carpenter's THE...

A strange, shape shifting creature has taken over the school, devouring everyone in its path...starting with the popular people. Cal has found refuge in a dark classroom, where Kerry is already hiding. Will this be like the movies? Will two come together as they face a crisis and how long can they hide? *7 pgs*

Written for the 2025 Playwrights Thriving Horror Prompt. Assigned inspiration: John Carpenter's THE THING

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Here's The Thing

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  • Aly Kantor: Here's The Thing by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    I have NO IDEA how designers could accomplish the feats necessary to pull off a production of this deceptively simple horror play... but I have NEVER been more excited to find out! Even before that fantastic reversal, the language in the play is specific and visceral, allowing the theatre of the mind to bring the events outside of this classroom to life. It's tense, the stakes are high, and we immediately have a sense that things aren't what they seem, but the journey is gruesome fun! Love it!

    I have NO IDEA how designers could accomplish the feats necessary to pull off a production of this deceptively simple horror play... but I have NEVER been more excited to find out! Even before that fantastic reversal, the language in the play is specific and visceral, allowing the theatre of the mind to bring the events outside of this classroom to life. It's tense, the stakes are high, and we immediately have a sense that things aren't what they seem, but the journey is gruesome fun! Love it!

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Here's The Thing by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    Whooooaaa this short is an emotional rollercoaster! These poor frightened, hiding teens, that monologue about the moon, the ENDING! I don't want to give anything away. But oh boy, this was a wild ride.

    Whooooaaa this short is an emotional rollercoaster! These poor frightened, hiding teens, that monologue about the moon, the ENDING! I don't want to give anything away. But oh boy, this was a wild ride.

    ”
  • Greg Mandryk: Here's The Thing by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    What could make John Carpenter's The Thing even scarier? Acne. Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's response to the PT horror prompt is an excellent tribute to a horror classic. Normally, I would say, "I'd love to see this staged!" But I don't know if I could handle the nightmares. Well done!

    What could make John Carpenter's The Thing even scarier? Acne. Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's response to the PT horror prompt is an excellent tribute to a horror classic. Normally, I would say, "I'd love to see this staged!" But I don't know if I could handle the nightmares. Well done!

    ”
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Character Information

KERRY, teens. Hiding

CAL, teens. Trying to hide.
  • Kerry
    teens
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
  • Cal
    teens
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens