First and Ten By Walt Scheiman Summary Two friends are at a football game on a Sunday morning discussing their friend who would rather be at church. Characters Two men…
First and Ten
By Walt ScheimanSummary
Two friends are at a football game on a Sunday morning discussing their friend who would rather be at church.Characters
Two menWardrobe
Heavily dressed for winterScript
(Setting: Two seats at a football game. Play starts with both seated.)Together--CHARGE!
1--Think we’ll come back?
2--Sure we’re only down by 35 and there is almost a whole quarter to go!
1--Yeah, we got um just where we want ‘em! (pointing) Hey look there goes another one.
2--(looking) What is that about 12?
1--13, I think.
2--Why would those guys leave their shirts off for that long in weather like this? It must be 25 below.
1--Really, even we kept ours off for a quarter.
Together--(both stand and point off to one direction and yell) FIRST DOWN! (give each other high five)
1-- Hey there goes another one (pointing)
2--Ya know that one might be permanent. Poor guy.
1--Yeah. (pause) Hey if one of those other guys go maybe we can upgrade to their seats next year.
2--You might have something there. (they look at each other)
Together--(yelling) Come on, don’t put your shirt back on. What? You afraid of a little cold?
1--(pointing) He fell for it!
2--YES! 14 yard line here we come!
1--(pause) So what was Martin’s excuse today?
2--Oh, same as always (mocking) “I gotta go to church”. Pastor Bob has really gotten him. He really has changed.
1--He sure has. I can’t remember the last time he came to a game.
(both stand up and simulate the “wave”)
2--He even asked me if I wanted to buy the rest of his tickets.
1--What did you say?
2--I told him that I wouldn’t help him make such a big mistake. Someday he’ll come to his senses and then he’ll thank me.
1--You’re a good friend. But, ya know, I’m thinking he just may not be worth it.
2--How do ya mean?
1--Well, you know that I’m a good Christian, right?
2--Well sure you are!
1--And I know you are.
2--Thanks.
1--But all Martin wants to do is talk about Jesus. To be honest with you I think he’s kinda possessed..
2--I hear ya. And then he had the nerve to say he would rather worship Jesus instead of worshipping the things we worship.
Together--OHHHHHHH YES, WHAT A PLAY! (both stand with arms over heads and bow down repeatedly)
1--(sitting) What do you think he meant by that?
2--I haven’t the slightest idea. He also says that he likes spending more time with his family now.
1--Oh like we don’t. Just the other day I was talking to my kid, I says “Tommy . . .
2--Johnny.
1--What?
2--Your son's name is Johnny.
1--Oh, right. I says, “Johnny someday I’ll take you to a game”.
2--You mean a pro game?
1--Oh no, a high school game. But I’ll still be spending time with him. Won’t I?
2--I just have one thing to say to you, mister.
1--What?
2--You’re a good dad!
1--Thanks.
2--You’re welcome. But Martin, how can he call himself a good father when he drags his kids to church every Sunday morning even during football season. And I don’t know how his wife can stand him.
1--Really, I know my wife would hate it if I paid that much attention to her. Ya know he buys her flowers?
2--Yeah, I heard. He doesn’t even watch the away games anymore!
1--NO!
2--That’s what I’m told. You can’t talk to him about it. It’s all God, God, God to Martin these days.
1--That guy sure has his priorities screwed up!
2--He sure does.
1--I’m glad we are normal.
2--(yelling at field) Holding? Are you nuts? I’m going to remember you mister. I got your number. I’ll be waiting for you after the game.
1--Don’t get yourself arrested again.
2--Hey, I do what I have to do. Not like Martin. He’s some sort of Christian robot.
1--He is controlled!
2--No mind of his own.
(both stand and do the wave again)
1--Ya know Ron I hate to say it, but . . .
2--Yeah?
1--I think Martin is some sort of fanatic!
Together--CHARGE!
(lights fade)
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