Break the Chain
Theme: Students Standing Up Against Bullying
Characters (10):
1. Shean – the bully
2. Joriena – Shean’s friend, follower
3. Kimberly – the bullied student
4. Erwin – quiet student, kind
5. Ceejay – brave student who speaks out
6. John Paul – classmate, hesitant to act
7. Teacher (Jasmin F.) – supportive adult
8. Danica – classmate, neutral
9. Elma – bystander who changes
10. Jasmin V. – extra classmate (supportive role)
Scene 1: School Hallway
(Students are walking and chatting. Kimberly is at her locker. Shean and Joriena approach.)
Shean:
Well, well… still wearing that same hoodie, Kimberly?
Joriena:
I think it’s stuck to her forever.
(They laugh. Kimberly looks down and stays quiet. Erwin sees it from a distance.)
Scene 2: Classroom – Before the Teacher Arrives
(Students are chatting. Kimberly walks in, and Shean bumps her so her books fall.)
Shean:
Oops! Careful. You might trip on your own silence!
(Students laugh. Ceejay stands up.)
Ceejay:
That’s enough, Shean.
Shean:
What, you her bodyguard now?
Ceejay:
No. I just know it’s wrong to bully someone who’s done nothing to you.
(Everyone goes silent. Shean rolls his eyes. Kimberly quietly picks up her books.)
John Paul: (to Danica, whispering)
I wanted to say something too… but I froze.
Danica:
Same. But I’m glad someone did.
Scene 3: Cafeteria
(Kimberly sits alone at a table. Ceejay walks up.)
Ceejay:
Mind if I sit here?
Kimberly:
No… thank you.
Ceejay:
You don’t deserve what they’re doing. I’m sorry no one stood up sooner.
(Erwin and Jasmin V. walk over.)
Erwin:
Hey, we saw what happened earlier. You okay?
Kimberly:
I think I will be now.
Elma: (walking by, pauses)
Kimberly… I laughed before. I’m really sorry. Can I sit here too?
Kimberly:
Sure.
(They all smile and begin chatting.)
Scene 4: Guidance Room – with Teacher Jasmin F.
Jasmin F. (Teacher):
I heard about the incident in class. Ceejay, thank you for standing up.
Ceejay:
I just couldn’t stay quiet anymore.
John Paul:
I wanted to say something too… but I was scared.
Jasmin F. (Teacher):
That’s okay, John Paul. It’s not always easy to speak up. But even small actions can lead to
big changes.
Joriena:
I was wrong too. I didn’t realize how much it hurt her. I won't support that anymore.
Jasmin F. (Teacher):
I’m proud of all of you. Kindness is a choice—and you’re all choosing better now.
Scene 5: Hallway – A Few Days Later
(Kimberly, Ceejay, Erwin, Elma, John Paul, Jasmin V., and others are talking and laughing in a
group. Shean walks by alone, looking at them quietly. Joriena joins the group.)
Danica:
Things really changed, huh?
Elma:
It feels good to actually care about each other.
Kimberly:
Thank you all… for making me feel like I belong.
Ceejay:
We just needed someone to start the change.
All (in unison):
Break the chain. Stop bullying.