Deadline eScriptAvailable

Deadline by Don Zolidis

(4)
Productions (11)
Horror Comedy
|
90 - 100 minutes
5 W, 3 M, 5 Any (12-13 actors possible)
Set: A mansion

When eight mystery writers arrive at a legendary writer’s fog-shrouded island mansion in the North Atlantic, they think they’re ready for the Deadline Challenge—twenty-four restful hours to write as much of their new novel as possible. But the Deadline Challenge is anything but restful. In reality, the writers are brought together to solve a murder—the victim yet be determined, and the killer yet to strike. If a writer can design and execute a perfect murder and get away with it, they’ll win a million dollars (which is a lot of money for a writer). Who will live? Who will die? Who will survive the Deadline?

Read For FREE Add Script(s) To Cart Apply For Rights Add To Wish List

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $90
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $90. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

eScript Digital editions when purchased as a retail item cannot be printed or downloaded. They are for reading on personal computer, or tablet devices (phones, iPads, Kobo, Sony, etc.). It can viewed on up to 5 individual devices. When an escript is purchased as part of a license, please email [email protected] to receive your printable PDF.

Play Details

When eight mystery writers arrive at a legendary writer’s fog-shrouded island mansion in the North Atlantic, they think they’re ready for the Deadline Challenge—twenty-four restful hours to write as much of their new novel as possible. But the Deadline Challenge is anything but restful. In reality, the writers are brought together to solve a murder—the victim yet be determined, and the killer yet to strike. If a writer can design and execute a perfect murder and get away with it, they’ll win a million dollars (which is a lot of money for a writer). Who will live? Who will die? Who will survive the Deadline?

  • Horror Comedy
  • |
  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 5 W, 3 M, 5 Any (12-13 actors possible)
  • Set: A mansion
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-808-4

Production History

FEB 27, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
Mountainbrook Village Theatre
Gold Canyon, AZ United States
 Mountainbrook Village Theatre Gold Canyon, AZ United States
FEB 26, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
St. Teresa's Academy
Kansas City, MO United States
 St. Teresa's Academy Kansas City, MO United States
JUL 12, 2024 - JUL 27, 2024
Mount Isa Theatrical Society
Mount Isa, QLD Australia
 Mount Isa Theatrical Society Mount Isa, QLD Australia
JUN 10, 2024 - JUN 12, 2024
Hamilton International Middle School
Seattle, WA United States
 Hamilton International Middle School Seattle, WA United States
MAY 10, 2024 - MAY 10, 2024
Connally theatre department
San Antonio, TX United States
 Connally theatre department San Antonio, TX United States
MAY 06, 2024 - MAY 08, 2024
International Nido de Aguilas
Lo Barnechea, Chile
 International Nido de Aguilas Lo Barnechea, Chile
MAY 04, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Coweta High School
Coweta, OK United States
 Coweta High School Coweta, OK United States
MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
The Linsly School
Wheeling, WV United States
 The Linsly School Wheeling, WV United States
MAY 02, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Forest Hills High School
Sidman, PA United States
 Forest Hills High School Sidman, PA United States
MAY 01, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Prattville Junior High School
Prattville, AL United States
 Prattville Junior High School Prattville, AL United States
JAN 06, 2024 - JAN 07, 2024
James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg, PA United States
 James Buchanan High School Mercersburg, PA United States
FEB 27, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
Mountainbrook Village Theatre
Gold Canyon, AZ United States
 Mountainbrook Village Theatre Gold Canyon, AZ United States
FEB 26, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
St. Teresa's Academy
Kansas City, MO United States
 St. Teresa's Academy Kansas City, MO United States
JUL 12, 2024 - JUL 27, 2024
Mount Isa Theatrical Society
Mount Isa, QLD Australia
 Mount Isa Theatrical Society Mount Isa, QLD Australia
JUN 10, 2024 - JUN 12, 2024
Hamilton International Middle School
Seattle, WA United States
 Hamilton International Middle School Seattle, WA United States
MAY 10, 2024 - MAY 10, 2024
Connally theatre department
San Antonio, TX United States
 Connally theatre department San Antonio, TX United States
MAY 06, 2024 - MAY 08, 2024
International Nido de Aguilas
Lo Barnechea, Chile
 International Nido de Aguilas Lo Barnechea, Chile
MAY 04, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Coweta High School
Coweta, OK United States
 Coweta High School Coweta, OK United States
MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
The Linsly School
Wheeling, WV United States
 The Linsly School Wheeling, WV United States
MAY 02, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Forest Hills High School
Sidman, PA United States
 Forest Hills High School Sidman, PA United States
MAY 01, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Prattville Junior High School
Prattville, AL United States
 Prattville Junior High School Prattville, AL United States
No professional productions.

eScript Details

eScript Digital Editions cannot be printed or downloaded. They are for reading on personal computer or tablet devices (phones, iPads, Kobo, Sony, etc.) It can viewed on up to 5 individual devices.

You do not need to download any additional program to view your eScript. They will become available in your account on Playscripts.com after payment has been made. For more information on eScripts, please visit our Help page.

Similar Plays / Customers Also Purchased

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (full-length)

by Don Zolidis

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (full-length)

by Don Zolidis

Noses Off

by Don Zolidis

Community Garden

by Justin Borak

They Promised Her the Moon

by Laurel Ollstein

Mircalla

by Mora V. Harris

If All the Sky Were Paper

by Andrew Carroll

Biz Town (full-length)

by Rachel Bublitz

A Rock Sails By

by Sean Grennan

The Con

by Tracy Wells

10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

by Don Zolidis

How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery

by Don Zolidis

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (one-act)

by Don Zolidis

Peter/Wendy

by Jeremy Bloom

Little Women (full-length)

adapted by Marisha Chamberlain

Is He Dead?

adapted by David Ives