A Present from Santa

1-act Drama (1M, 1F)  Approx running time: 60 mins

This is an extended and more dramatic version of Firewall, rewritten as a two-hander and allowing great opportunity for two talented young actors to put in remarkable performances. Mark is a 24 year old website whiz-kids working for Surprising Gifts, an internet-based toy and gift company who is having to reorganise the database and website in time for the expected Christmas rush.

While he’s working, he is interrupted by a young school girl who announces that she has hacked into their computer system and breached their firewall with a devastating virus, one that could potentially destroy their company.

Characters in order of appearance

MARK: A young webmaster, bright who enjoys business and pleasure in equal measure.

JESSICA: A twelve year old schoolgirl, pretty and perhaps quite slight, but with definite inner strength (can be played by an older girl, but must look young)

FREE EVALUATION COPY OF SCRIPT

For a free downloadable pdf copy of the script for evaluation purposes, and details of performing rights, email info@derekwebb.co.uk putting the title required in the subject line.

This article was updated on 26 November 2021