Radio drama script

1. 1. [PROLOGUE]

Carolers: I wanna wish you a merry Christmas (3x)... From the bottom of my heart!!! Merry
Christmas and a happy new year!

Household: Merry Christmas as well! Great singers like you deserve monetary
compensation. Harry: Thank you, Mrs. Goodman! Expect we'll be back here next Christmas!

(All carolers laugh)

Carolers: Thank you! Thank you! Thank You everybody thank you!

(Carolers walking) SFX: Sound of Crickets at night

Harry: Nika, can you give us the latest update of our Christmas fund?

Nika: Wait. So far we already have 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 550, 587 pesos and 18 cents.

(All carolers disappointed)

Caroler 2: We're not even halfway to our 1500-peso-goal for the Christmas party we’re
planning. Harry: Hey, wait. Look! Do you see what I'm seeing?

Caroler 2: Are you serious?

Harry: Of course, occupants of huge mansions like this are VERY generous? Isn't it
Stephanie?

Stephanie: I've got goose bumps though I'm still seeing it from afar. Wooh! Even the wind
conspires with its scary appearance. It chills!

Harry: Hello! There's nothing scary when you know we need to have 1500 pesos! This is
money, baby! Common!

<Screeching gate opens>

Harry: Here we go! 1, 2, 3, go! Carolers: Feliz navidad! Feliz navidad! Feliz navidad.
prospero…

<Voices slow down as the double door opens>

Doña Amalia: (Claps) Teenagers who sound so good! Very rare today! I'd be glad to have
you as my guest. By the way, I’m Dona Amalia. Come inside and have some... Ahh
refreshments.

Harry: That would be nice! BUT…

Doña Amalia: Ahh ahh. No BUT'S this Christmas honey. It wouldn't be nice to DECLINE an
invitation!
Caroler 3: Messy hair. Sly smile. Unwashed dress. And obese stature! Huh! Every little detail
in her look screams “YOU’RE LAST BREATH IS MINE!” Eyyy

Harry: Just like I said. Come on guys.

Caroler 2: Harry, are you serious? Dona Amalia looks like she wants to eat us.

Dona Amalia: Come. Come. You don’t want to be frozen statues outside, do you?

<Door shuts>

Carolers: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Doña Amalia: Welcome to Villa Euforia!

<Evil laugh> <Rain, Thunder, and Lightning>

------------------------------------------------------------------- <Mystery sfx> <Play Paramore's “Caught
Myself” minus 1>

Emma: I'm sorry guys, but our guitar needs new strings. It broke on the song's last part.

Rosalie: Gosh, Graham Larkin’s concert is this December 23. That's two days from now and
we're supposed to be the front act Emma. How can we fix that effin' guitar?

Emma: Depreciation! That's normal for all guitars to get old after using it for 2 years Rosalie!

Lucia: Guys, this is not the time to argue. We need to find a way to raise a fund for Emma's
guitar. Graham Larkin's concert might be our only ticket for our band's STARDOM!

Kelly: It's now or never! <Light bulb> Wait! I have an idea. Emma what month are we now?

Rosalie: Kelly, this is not the perfect timing for rhetorical questions!

Lucia: Tone down Rosalie.

Emma: It's December, Kelly (Exhausted)

Kelly: That's right December! Merry Christmas! The season of giving!

Lucia: Great idea! Why don't we do…?

All except Rosalie: Christmas Caroling! Bright idea indeed!

Lucia: Okay, so we'll invade first Emma's place. We still have two days before the big night!

Rosalie: Okay! Okay! We'll have it tomorrow. But can we go home and take a rest.

Emma: Of course, Rosalie! We're ashamed you're beauty rest might be disrupted.

Lucia: Stop it guys, let's just pack up and remove our butts off this studio. Okay! We're a
team. We're a band. We need to be united. Who are we? All: Vanity 4!
Kelly: I'll go ahead guys. Stay safe okay! Emma: Of course! Bye Kelly! Lucia: Emma, I'll go
home with you.

Emma: What if I don't?

Lucia: Is that how you treat your best friend?

Emma: Not until you slap Rosalie. No, hahah I was just kidding. Let's go!

<Music>

<Enter walk in the dark music>

Emma: If our rock band will be famous, first thing I would buy is definitely a car.

Lucia: I know right! This street really shakes the spookiness in me. Right now, I would give
everything just for a quick ride home.

Emma: Lucia, we've been walking through this street for years even during midnight. How
come you're still not used to it?

Lucia: Emma, do you know that in this street lies the infamous Villa Euforia?

Emma: That's just a myth! You shouldn’t waste your time hearing that. It'll just scare you for
heaven's sake, Lucia!

<Putting headphones on>

Lucia: No, Emma. They say this place is involved in carnage for many years. <History- like
sfx> It was once inhabited by the Poppins. A family whom the neighbors never saw coming
out of their house. During the day, the mansion looked deserted. And it is still a mystery why
no lights illuminate the mansion even at night. The neighborhood assumed that the Poppins
already migrated, however, one day, they showed up at the mansion acting very strange.
They looked as if they never took a bath for days. Their clothes unchanged and faces looked
deprived from sleeping. The neighborhood decided not to meddle with the family's business.
Nothing was then heard about the Poppins and their mansion. It was as if the mansion was
forgotten, and the Poppins never existed <bang>. Until news broke over the village. A group
of teenager went missing upon bumping into the mansion’s parameters, and only one
survivor had come out alive. It continues to
happen for years, however, the mystery isn't unveiled yet. Only one survivor is always left, so
if the survivor doesn't die, insanity will eventually take place. The very reason why the
mansion remains an enigma.

<Music returns to night>

Lucia: Emma? Emma? Don't dare play games like this Emma? Where are you?

Emma: <Thrilling music> aaahhhhh!!!

Lucia: Emma?

Emma: I'm sorry a frog just tripped me.

Lucia: What are these? Headphones? Seriously? I was having this chronicle of Villa Euforia
thing and you just listened to music. How insensitive!

Emma: Lucia, I don't believe in stories like that. Vampires, warlocks, witches. They don't
exist! They're just fictitious creatures created so children would go to sleep.

Lucia: They ARE true! Emma, someday, you’ll prove yourself wrong. Experience is the best
proof remember. You'll believe me Emma. I'm sure you'll do. <Evil laugh with thunder> I was
just kidding.

Emma: HAHAHA Very funny Lucia.

<Transition>

Emma: I’m home.

<Tuning but still can't find channel.>

Lola: <Rocking chair> <Scary melody>

The itsy bitsy spider

Went up the water spout.

Down came the rain
And washed the spider out. O
ut came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider
Went up the spout again. (Repeat).

Emma: Lola, it's already late. It's bed time. Lola: Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Late, time. No!
Emma they’re coming. We shouldn't have entered this place.

Emma: Ya , Lola. This place is abandoned. We must go to bed now so we could escape.

Lola: No. Emma. Escape? We can’t. Lola is scared.

Emma: Don't worry Lola. I'll never leave you alone here.

Lola: <stammers> but... But... Vi-villa Eu-euforia.

Emma: <saying to herself> I can't believe this. Lucia might have told Granny her spooky,
untrue stories. Ssshhhh. Let's just close our eyes. Alright? <Hums>

<transition>

<Emma's telephone rings>

Emma: Aligre's residence. May I know who's on the line please?

Lucia: <child laughs played by phone>

Emma: Sorry. You dialed the wrong number. I'll hung up.
Lucia: Wait. Emma! This is Lucia.

Emma: Very funny Lucia. You know what? You're really fund of horror movies. Horror
stories. Horror. Horror. Horror. Even you face is becoming horror.

Lucia: I'm just joking Emma. You're too serious. Anyway. Kelly says we'll have practice for
the caroling tomorrow 10 am at Rosalie's.

Emma: Ok. Whose telephone are you using now? Lucia: Payphone.

Emma: Wow. So you walked all the way just to call me. Sweet. Bye. Lucia: Wait. Emma. I'm
with Simon. So I used their telephone.

Emma: What?

Lucia: When we went home, Simon surprised me. But then, Simon was actually waiting at
the boarding house to fetch me. How sweet! I had a dinner with his family and decided to
use their telephone to tell you about the practice. Happy?

Emma: Okay. And one more thing. Are you the reason why Granny keeps saying "Villa
Euforia" before she sleeps?

Lucia: Of course... Not! I just heard the story recently. Your Granny has been mentioning that
Villa Euforia thing years ago.

Emma: hmmmm.

<Simon calls from afar>

Lucia: Coming! Emma, don't forget. Practice at Rosalie's. 10am. Bye!

Emma: <Line hung up before even answering back> Bye..

<Transition>

 All: Feliz navidad! Feliz navidad! Feliz navidad prospero anyoy felicidad. We wanna wish
you a merry christmas (3x) from the bottom of my heart...

Kelly: Arggghh! I feel so exhausted. Rosalie: We've been practicing the same song for
hundreds of time. Can we... Like take a break? Because I’m like so haggard you know.

Lucia: Ya, right. While we're having a break, we will discuss our target goal for the week. So
we need to raise 1500 pesos for the guitar. The concert will be two days from now so we
only have a day to do the caroling so we could still rest a day before the concert.

Emma: So where should we start first? Lucia: The band has agreed that we will start at
Emma's place since it's the area where there are numerous inhabitants.

Kelly: Not to mention there's a famous huge mansion at your place. People living there are
never cheapskate.
Emma: Guys, I should be back at home by 5pm. I need to attend to my Granny. You know I
can't leave her to my younger siblings.

Rosalie: Time check, it's 4:50 pm. So we'd better pack things up and head straight home.
Kelly: Let's rest our voices so we could sing our hearts out for the caroling tomorrow.
Remember, this for the success of the VANITY 4!

Lucia: Okay, okay before we turn out to be party animals, Let's just do the vanity 6 tradition.
The super 10 shot groupfie! Formal. Wacky. Planking. Peace sign. Duck face. Tongue out.
Look up. Shocked. Winning smile. And the Poker face! <laughs altogether>.

Rosalie: Okay! It's already 5.

Lucia: Here comes the Kill joy..

<In a singsong voice>

Rosalie: Emma must be home by 5 remember?

Kelly: Uyyy.. Why don’t you admit Rosalie, that you are still a CARING Rosalie?

Rosalie: Kelly, why don't you come here and I’ll show you HOW TO KILL A MOCKING
FRIEND.

Kelly: Relax, Rosalie. Your Botox might be stretched. R

Rosalie: Shut up Kelly, you know this human being is an epitome of natural beauty.

<Everyone laughs>

Emma: Okay guys, I really have to go. Lucia: Emma, I'm coming with you. Bye girls!
 
<Transition> <At home>

Sister: The itsy bitsy spider climbs up the water spout. Oh! Hey Emma?

Emma: Where's Lola Emilia?

Sister: She's sitting in her rocking chair their at the veranda.

Lola: No. Villa Euforia is a dangerous place. Nobody gets out the place alive. Never dare to
step into the gate. Never be lured by the welcoming door.

Emma: Granny? Lola: No! No! Vi-vi-villa Eu-eu-fo-..

Emma: It's alright Lola Emilia, we just need a rest.

Lola: Hear me, Emma. <Crying> vi-villa...

Emma: Sshhhh.. (sings the itsy bitsy spider humming) <brownout> <sound effect>

Sister: Ahhhhh!!! Emma?

Emma: Julia? We're at the veranda.

Sister: Emma, it's so dark. I can't see anything! Emma: Of course, it's brownout right?
<Yawns>

Sister: Emma...

Emma: Julia come here at the veranda. Lola needs a company. <sister walks> Emma: I'll
just light the candles okay?

Sister: Okay.. <With echo> <Footsteps, banging windows>

Emma: Uh-oh the windows aren't closed <lights a candle> <footsteps to window> <strong
gust of wind)> oh! <candle lights off>. Is there a storm coming? <Footsteps>. I told you to
keep Lola Emilia company Julia. <chuckles> Julia? This is not the time to play hide and
seek. <Running footsteps> Julia?! Don't make me mad! <sfx existence>

Julia-like: Emma <in a whisper> <child-like>!!!! (sfx)

Emma: <panting> Julia: Emma? Emma? Wake up! Emma? Brownout is over.

Emma: oh sorry..

Julia: You called me to keep Lola Company. But when I came here you dozed off already....

Emma: <sigh of relief> it was just a dream.

Julia: What?

Emma: I said we need to go to bed. It's already late. We’ll go caroling tomorrow.

Julia: Okay <Caroling>

Kelly: Before we head to our mission, let's check our weapons first.

Emma: Tambourine Check!

Lucia: Maracas check! Rosalie: Singing voices <all in harmony> check!

Kelly: Whew! So we're all set for the battle. Remember this is for the guitars and to the
success of vanity 4.

All: Go vanity 4.

<Background music>

<Faded voices of carolers>

Rosalie: We have covered 1/4 of the area so far.

Kelly: Latest money count: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 675 pesos and 25, 50, 75,
centavos. E
Emma: Wow! I almost lost my voice from singing that feliz navidad and we’re not even close
to 2000 pesos? Where’s justice? Come on! Show me! Show me!

Lucia: Wahhahaha there’s still hope guys. We haven’t covered the whole area so far,
remember?

<Wind during the night>

Rosalie: Oh men! I forgot to bring my coat. The wind is getting colder over here.

Emma: Of course Rosalie, Christmas breeze is always this chilly. And who told you to wear
sleeveless.

Lucia: Emma, are we still in your village?

Emma: Lucia, yes! This is where we usually walk. Lucia: hmm? Emma: What’s that face,
silly?

Kelly: ahhh ahhh!! Look what I found?

Rosalie: Beacon of hope! Lucia: the answer to our prayers….?

 Emma: The big mansion? Okay! You can do the caroling alone. Except me, I’ll just wait
outside.

Lucia: Common Emma, you said you never believed in monsters, warlocks, and witches.
This is the perfect time to prove it!

<The screeching gate opens>

ALL: Feliz navidad! Feliz navidad! <rhythm slowly descending> Feliz navidad prospero
anyo’…

Doña Amalia: (Claps) Teenagers who sound so good! Very rare today! I'd be glad to have
you as my guest. By the way, I’m Dona Amalia. Come inside and have some... Ahh
refreshments.

Kelly: That would be nice! BUT..

Doña Amalia: Ahh ahh. No but's this Christmas honey. It wouldn't be nice to DECLINE an
invitation! (Door shuts)

Carolers: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! <Rain, Thunder, and Lightning>

Emma: The big mansion? Okay! You can do the caroling alone. Except me, I’ll just wait
outside.

Lucia: Common Emma, you said you never believed in monsters, warlocks, and witches.
This is the perfect time to prove it!

<The screeching gate opens>

ALL: Feliz navidad! Feliz navidad! <rhythm slowly descending> Feliz navidad prospero
anyo’…

Doña Amalia: (Claps) Teenagers who sound so good! Very rare today! I'd be glad to have
you as my guest. By the way, I’m Dona Amalia. Come inside and have some... Ahh
refreshments.

Kelly: That would be nice! BUT..

Doña Amalia: Ahh ahh. No but's this Christmas honey. It wouldn't be nice to DECLINE an
invitation! (Door shuts)

Carolers: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

<Rain, Thunder, and Lightning>