The Girl in the Storm

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About the Play: The Girl in the Storm

On a stormy night, two sisters, Kathy and Liz, stay home alone while their parents are away. As thunder crashes and lightning flashes, they begin to feel that someone is watching them from outside. Their dog, Rex, starts barking, and suddenly a pale girl appears at the window.

When the lights go out, the girls panic — but soon realize the mysterious visitor wasn’t there to hurt them. She was only looking for her lost friend, a doll’s hand that Rex found at the end.

The play mixes suspense, imagination, and emotion, showing that not everything we fear is meant to frighten us. Sometimes, even the scariest moments can hide a kind and gentle reason behind them.

Illustration of The Girl in the Storm. Two sisters and their dog sit in a dimly lit living room during a thunderstorm as a ghostly girl appears outside the window
Two sisters, a mysterious visitor, and the courage to face their fears on a stormy night.

In The Girl in the Storm, two sisters are left home alone during a powerful thunderstorm. As lightning flashes across the sky, they begin to sense that someone — or something — is watching them. Their loyal dog, Rex, becomes restless, and a pale girl suddenly appears at the window.

This suspenseful and imaginative play is perfect for young actors. It encourages teamwork, expression, and creativity as students bring a story to life that blends mystery, courage, and curiosity.

CHARACTERS:

KATHY – The older sister, brave but nervous.

LIZ – The younger sister, imaginative and sensitive.

REX – The family dog (played by a student wearing dog ears or holding a stuffed dog).

THE GIRL – A mysterious visitor.

SCRIPT:

(Thunder roars. The lights flicker. Kathy and Liz sit in the living room under a blanket, watching TV. Rex sleeps beside them. Rain hits the windows.)

KATHY: (hugging a pillow) I don’t like storms. They make me jump every time there’s lightning.

LIZ: Me too. Why did Mom and Dad have to go out tonight of all nights?

KATHY: (rolling her eyes) Because adults love fancy dinner parties… even during scary weather.

LIZ: (looking out the window) I wish they were home. It feels like… someone’s out there.

KATHY: Oh, come on, Liz. Don’t start with your ghost stories again.

LIZ: (seriously) I’m not kidding. I just saw someone! A girl—standing in the rain!

KATHY: A girl? In this storm? Maybe it’s our neighbor.

LIZ: No… she looked too pale. Like… like she was made of mist!

(Thunder. Lightning flashes. The shadow of a girl appears for a second outside the window.)

LIZ: There! Did you see that?!

KATHY: (walking to the window) I don’t see anyone. You’re just imagining things.

(Another flash of lightning—The Girl appears inside the room! Liz gasps and points.)

LIZ: Kathy… she’s here!

KATHY: (turns around quickly) What do you mean by “here”?

LIZ: Here—with us!

(Kathy and Liz freeze. The Girl stands silently, dripping with rainwater. Rex jumps up and growls.)

KATHY: (whispers) Who… who are you?

THE GIRL: (softly) I’m cold… may I come in?

LIZ: You’re already in!

(Thunder crashes. The lights go out. In the darkness, the phone rings. Kathy grabs it.)

KATHY: (terrified) Hello? Please, help us—someone’s in the house!

(A quiet voice replies.)

VOICE ON PHONE: Don’t be afraid… she only wants her friend.

(The line goes dead. Lightning flashes again—The Girl is gone.)

KATHY: (panicking) Liz! Where did she go?!

LIZ: Maybe… maybe she was never really here.

(They both look at Rex, who’s barking and tugging something with his teeth. It’s a small, old-fashioned doll’s hand, not real—just fabric and thread.)

KATHY: (relieved but scared) It’s only a doll’s hand!

LIZ: (softly) Or maybe… it was her friend.

(A faint laugh echoes. The wind blows the curtains. The sisters look at each other, then run offstage screaming. Rex follows, tail wagging and a doll in his mouth.)

In The Girl in the Storm, Kathy and Liz learn that fear often comes from what we don’t understand. The mysterious girl wasn’t dangerous — just lonely. This gentle, spooky tale reminds children that imagination can turn fear into curiosity and even compassion.

The End

Author: K I D S I N C O

Moral of the story: When we face our fears, we discover the truth behind them.

Moral Values:

  • Courage
  • Compassion
  • Curiosity
  • Imagination
  • Facing fears

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