Dusty's Valentine Adventure

By: STO Lia Graham, Texas High School, Troupe 2526

    Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you are enjoying this day full of love with your special someone or (even better) a cuddly pet. Grab a sheet of paper and something to write with and get ready for Dusty’s Valentine Adventure: Mad-libs edition. Before you start, below is a list of nouns, adjectives, verbs, and more that you will make up and then fill them in to the story. Copy and paste the story below to a doc to fill it in with your words, and share your stories with us on social media! Remember to keep it fun and clean!

You will need… 
adjective ending in ed
Verb
name of a restaurant
Item of clothing
Noun 
Verb 
Adverb 
Type of car
Verb
Verb
Adverb
Type of food 
Adjective 
Plural noun
Name of an STO
Number between 1-49 
Big number 
Adverb
Exclamation 
Happy adjective
Plural noun
Verb ending in ed
Adverb 



Dear Duck Diaries, 

    Tomorrow is Valentine's day and I am absolutely (adjective ending in ed)! I can’t wait to take my (verb) date to the fanciest restaurant in town, (name of a restaurant). Her name is Puddles, and her feathers are so soft. Yesterday, I went to the Texas Thespian website and bought her all sorts of merch like a (item of clothing) and a (noun)! I just know she’s going to (verb) when she sees what I bought her. 
            -(adverb) Dusty the Duck 

Dear Duck Diaries, 

    Today’s the day! I am going to pick Puddles up with my (type of car) at 6:00 sharp for our date! However, the STOs have invited me to lunch, and I couldn’t tell them no. I will not stay too long because I don’t want to (verb) my date. The last time I hung out with the STOs, we played hide and go (verb) for 7 hours! They sure do love their games. 
            -(adverb) Dusty the Duck 

Dear Duck Diaries, 
    
    Holy Moly! I’m going to be late! After eating (type of food) with the STOs, they wanted to play a (adjective) round of Theatre In Our (plural noun) Month board game. Little did I know that STO (Name of an STO) would suggest we play the extended board game where we try to get the whole nation to declare March as Theatre in our Schools Month and not just Texas. After the first round, we got (number between 1-49) which wasn’t enough for these overachievers so we played (big number) more rounds until we finally got all 50 states to declare March as Theatre in our Schools Month. It’s 5:45, so I think I can get there right on time. Wish me luck! 
-(adverb) Dusty the Duck 

Dear Duck Diaries, 
    
    (Exclamation)! My valentines date with Puddles went (happy adjective)!  I arrived right on time to present her with a bouquet of (plural noun) along with her bundle of Texas Thespian merch. When she came to the door, I almost (Verb ending in ed) because of how beautiful she looked. I must be the luckiest duck on Earth. 
-(adverb) Dusty the Duck 


Whatever your plans are for this love-filled day, make sure to eat plenty of chocolates and sweets. Don’t forget to share your stories with us! 

With much love, 
Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers

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