1.

1 SCENE 1 1

SFX: Loud house party music playing as well as

sounds of people partying
CRAIG: Steve, it’s 5 in the morning!

STEVE: Mental isn’t it? Party till we drop!

CRAIG: No Steve, we have an exam at 8, let’s get out of
here!
STEVE: It’s fine! We’ll stay a bit longer and I’ll drive
there!
CRAIG: You’ve been drinking I don’t think you shou-...
JENNIFER: Shots Shots Shots!

SFX: Sound of alcohol pouring into glasses

STEVE: Here! One for me and Craig!
2 SCENE 2 2

SFX: Music changes to a more mellow tune, party

chatter is also quieter
CRAIG: Alright Steve, I think we ought to get out of here
by now.

STEVE: When is the exam?

CRAIG: We have half an hour. So get up and let’s go.
STEVE: You’re right, l-lets head out.

3 SCENE 3 3
SFX: The music is muffled and we hear a door close
CRAIG: Are you sure you’re good to drive?

STEVE: Yes, I am fine. Mate.

CRAIG: Are you sure? We can get a taxi.
STEVE: No time.

SFX: Car door opens

STEVE: Now, where are the keys?

(CONTINUED)
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CRAIG: Checked your pockets?

STEVE: I found the keys
4 SCENE 4 4

SFX: Car driving and the radio playing music

quietly
CRAIG: Hey, slow down. It’s rush hour.

STEVE: I told you I wouldn’t be late

CRAIG: Cut it out!
SPX: Car skids and screams
STEVE: Oh no! Craig. Are you alright?

5 SCENE 5 5
SPX: Ambulance sirens

STEVE: Where is Craig?

EMT1: Calm down Steve.
STEVE: Craig! Where’s Craig!?

EMT2: Stable Pulse

STEVE: Is he alright!? Where is he?!
EMT1: Calm down.

STEVE: Craig!
SPX: Steve’s voice rings out
SCENE 6

NARRATOR: Craig only wanted to make it in time for his exam.

Steven,
under the influence, killed his best friend as well as a
family of 4

that he hit with his car. Last year there were 9040
casualties caused
by drunk driving.
CRAIG: Cheers for that Steve, you’ve ruined our lives.