PROM MEETS MACBETH
Prom night at Shakespeare High.
[Benjii and Mack in the hall ways]
BENJII
So what’s Lady Mack making you come as for the prom?
MACK
She’s got this whole Shakespearean thing going on. I’m just going along with it cause you know what she’s like.
BENJII
Always in control that one.
[The boys accidently bump into the Threevils.]
REGINA
[Shivers] Wow, girls did you feel that?
KAREN
Yeah that totally hurt. [Punches Mack in the arm.]
[Shivers]
Hey… I totally felt that.
GRETCHEN
I’m totally feeling your new haircut Mack. It looks so sexy pushed back. [Runs her fingers through his hair.]
[Shivers]
Oh my god.
[Mack and Benjii look at each other]
REGINA
Mack… You’re nominated for prom king right?
BENJII
Duh.
REGINA
I totally see you taking the crown.
KAREN
You are going to own the school.
GRETCHEN
Wow yeah… In more ways than one.
[The girls quickly look at each other and speed walk away]
BENJII
The hell was that?
MACK
I don’t know. But if the Threevils are saying I’m winning, then I best prepare a speech.
[The boys laugh]
DUNCAN
Now I hope that’s not cheating I’m hearing. There better not be any secretly-working-together-to-win-theprom-king-and-queen going on. Or else.
MACK
No Mr.Duncan, sir, none of that. I’m sure the girls where just stirring me up.
[Duncan stares them down as the boys walk away]
Man, I hate that guy.
[Mack meets up with Lady Mack in her car after school]
MACK
Babe. You and I will own that crown come prom night.
LADY MACK
Don’t get my hopes up because I know that Duff and Lady Duff got it in the back. I mean look at those two.
[Duff and Lady Duff walking to their car]
Ugh. I’d gladly watch her fall down the stairs if it meant me winning the crown.
MACK
Alright babe, let’s not get crazy. We’ll win, you’ll see.
LADY MACK
How do you even know this? I never thought you cared about a stupid prom.
MACK
Well it isn’t stupid because you like it. Besides, the Threevils told me.
LADY MACK
You spoke to the Threevils?
MACK
They’re not as bad as you think, babe. I don’t see why they’re “evil” at all.
LADY MACK
You know Gretchen has a massive crush on you. She could use her evil powers to lure you in and take you
away from me.
MACK
Babe, stop being crazy.
[Duff and Lady Duff nearly hit Mack’s car as they pull out]
DUFF
[Gets out of car]
Dude, seriously? You couldn’t wait?
MACK
Wasn’t my fault you jerk. Not my fault you can’t drive.
DUFF
Who do you think you are?
LADY MACK
[Gets out of the car]
Seriously it doesn’t even matter. Let’s just go.
DUFF
Yeah get your lady to fight your battles.
[Mack goes to throw a punch]
DUNCAN
Mack! Duff! My office now. Enough of this.
[In Duncans office]
Now boys this is ridiculous and you’re making a mockery of my school by bickering outside like a bunch of
fools. I will not tolerate it. Mack you may leave but report to me tomorrow after classes as you will be assigned
to some jobs I have for you.
[Mack leaves but stands behind the door to listen to their conversation]
Now Duff, I’m gonna let you go. I’m sorry I had to bring you in here, it just wouldn’t look good if I let you go,
I’m sure you understand.
DUFF
Yeah I got it boss.
DUNCAN
Oh, you’re the boss, Son. [Laughs nervously]
DUFF
And don’t you forget it, Duncan.
[Mack quickly runs off to Lady Mack in the car]
MACK
Babe you would not believe what I just heard.
LADY MACK
What? Are you alright?
MACK
Duffs got something crazy on Duncan, Duncan his little bitch.
LADY MACK
Well we have to find out what it is. What’d he say to you?
MACK
Nothing really. I’ve just got some jobs to do for him tomorrow that’s all.
LADY MACK
I’ll find out for you.
[Next day at school]
LADY MACK
Duncan, sir, I need to speak with you.
DUNCAN
[Nervous] Ugh yes, Lady Mack sure, in you come.
LADY MACK
I know Duff has got some serious juice on you. And if you don’t want your stupid arrangement getting out, I
suggest you make sure that Mack and I are prom king and queen.
DUNCAN
[Stunned]
Maybe you and I need to have a conversation, Lady Mack…
LADY MACK
No thank you. Make sure I’m prom queen. Or else I’ll be having a conversation with Duff.
[Lady Mack meets Lady Duff in the hall way]
LADY DUFF
Have a nice conversation with daddy?
LADY MACK
Excuse me?
[Lady Duff laughs and walks away]
Weird.
MACK
Hey babe you okay?
LADY MACK
Yeah. Just get ready to pop a massive crown on your head.
MACK
[Laughs] Alright babe.
[Duncan and Duff in Duncans office]
DUNCAN
Lady Mack knows something’s up.
DUFF
We have to tell her. The truth is way over due, Dad.
DUNCAN
You don’t know what this could do to me.
DUFF
Stop thinking about yourself.
DUNCAN
I’ve got to make her prom queen. And Macks got to be the king.
DUFF
What about me and Lady Duff?
DUNCAN
Look, I said nothing when you went and told her everything. I’ve got to make Mack and Lady Mack prom king
and queen so they can keep their mouths shut. I’m sure you can explain that.
[Duff meets with Lady Duff and tells her everything. (In the hallway)]
LADY DUFF
What?! I’m not going to be Prom Queen because of a stupid little secret?
[People start to stop and stare]
DUFF
Babe calm down. People are looking.
LADY DUFF
I don’t care, Duff. It’s time people know the truth. Come on Duff, spit it out. Stop being a liar!
[Mack and Lady Mack join everyone and watch]
MACK
What’s going on?
LADY DUFF
Duffs got something to say. Come on Duff.
DUFF
[Inhales and walks over to Lady Mack]
Listen…
LADY MACK
Wait what? What is this?
DUFF
I’m your brother.
[The crowd gasps]
LADY MACK
Excuse me?
LADY DUFF
Oh yeah, and that’s not all.
[Laughs]
Mr. Duncans your father.
DUFF
Lady Duff!
[The crowd becomes silent]
LADY MACK
[Speechless]
DUNCAN
What is going on here? [Notices everyone is staring at him]
Duff. What is going on?
LADY DUFF
Secrets out, sir. Looks like anyone can be prom queen!
LADY MACK
That’s why you did this? What the hell is wrong with you?
DUNCAN
Lady Mack, please come with me. Everyone, run along please. Get to class.
LADY MACK
I’m not going anywhere with you. I don’t even know what to say.
[Walks off with Lady Mack]
MACK
Babe, you want to talk about this?
LADY MACK
No. Let’s just go home and get ready for Prom.
[Prom night. Everyone’s in the hall, dancing]
[Duncan takes the mic]
DUNCAN
Alright everyone. Can have your attention for a little bit? It’s reached that time of night. It’s time to announce
Shakespeare Highs Prom King and Queen.
LADY DUFF
This should be interesting. [To her friends]
DUNCAN
Shakespeare Highs Prom King and Queen of 2012 are Mack and Lady Mack!
[Crowd silently claps and cheers. Tension in the room]
Come on up.
[Mack and Lady Mack come up and get their crown. No speech, no thank you. And leave the Prom leaving
everyone wondering what is going on.]