Issues

Pink Blanket

Kerrie Polkinghorne · 02 May 2008

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

4min

Actors

2F

Summary

Dialogue contrasting the lives of two young women, one brought up in typical Western fashion, and the other in a 3rd World slum.

Script

A: I was born in a rubbish dump. B: I grew up in the suburbs. A: I wish I could say that was a figure of speech, but it’s not. My house was made out of anything we…

Somewhere Over the End of the Rainbow

Sherm Nichols · 14 March 2008

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

10min

Scripture

I Timothy 6:6-10

Actors

1F, 3M/F

Characters

Dorothy (DT) – just wants to get home to KS and her family…or actually, wants to get to the mall there to shop for some new shoes. Becomes nostalgic and corny on her lines about home. Scarecrow (SC) – just wants a brain…or actually, wants all the new technology gadgets. Definitely a brainless character. Tin Woodsman (TW) – just wants a heart…or actually, wants to become an oil and steel baron. Cynical and heartless in the way he speaks. Lion (LN) – just wants courage…or actually, extreme sports machines – speed boat, 4-wheeler, a Harley. Even though he’s big, he’s timid and cowardly.

Summary

A skit about contentment. The 4 well-known characters are traveling to the Emerald City to see the great Wizard, discovering about each other that they are discontent – only their greater concerns turn out to be over shallow, materialistic things. Their whole journey becomes nothing more than a search for meaning in temporary things.

Script

(Scene: all 4 companions are walking, skipping along on the “yellow brick road.”) LN – Hold it! Hold it! That woods up ahead looks kind of spooky! Isn’t…

Mistaken Identity

Jennie Chappell · 16 January 2008

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5min

Scripture

John 14:6

Actors

1N, 4M/F

Characters

Narrator John Sophie Amy Bob Props: 3 large pictures, all painted with the same grey colour - a hippopotamus, a rhinoceros, a tent. Large sign which says: SOME TIME LATER

Summary

A group of people are helping a friend who is looking for an elephant. They think they know what they’re looking for, but it becomes obvious that not all large grey things with tough skin are elephants. This play was first performed by a group of young people, speaking to their peers about their vulnerability to the world’s temptations and false representation of truth.

Script

(Enter Sophie, who wanders around the front of the stage, looking worried, puzzled, scratching head etc. John, Amy and Bob enter together.) John: Hi Sophie, what are…

Rita and Rex

May Ryan · 27 November 2007

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

5min.

Actors

1M, 1M/F

Summary

A skit about planning things through. (We meet a stuntman who doesn't.)

Script

Characters Rita (TV anchorwoman) Rex (crazy stuntman) Rita Reason: Hello, everyone, I am Rita Reason coming to you high above the city where my guest Rex Crashmore…

Adam & Eve

David Wallace & Barry Brannen · 15 October 2007

Style

Comedy/Drama

Duration

5-10 minutes

Scripture

Genesis 3

Actors

2w, 4m

Characters

Adam Eve Adam’s Conscience Eve’s Conscience God Satan Props: spade & trowel, apple, tree Intro: What would you do differently if you were given a second chance? If the whole of humanity was given a second chance, what would happen? And does humanity deserve a second chance?

Summary

Husband & wife are arguing over blame for sin. Each is challenged by their conscience, that given a second chance they would make the same mistakes again. They are taken to the garden of Eden to be tested. The twist in the plot is when the actors come out of character and become ‘themselves’ & consider the gospel

Script

(Scene 1. Lights fade up. Husband & Wife (a.k.a. Adam & Eve) are in the garden. Eve is digging hard, Adam is weeding gently. Eve stops for a rest. Adam notices.) Adam:…

Need Time Together

Sheryl Kirksey · 10 September 2007

Style

Drama.

Duration

7min

Actors

1M, 1F, 1N

Summary

In this script, in which dialogue consists of one word responses, John and Sheri demonstrate how lack of communication has brought their marriage to rock bottom. Is there a better way?

Script

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:5 “Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so…

Secrets Forgiven

Valerie A. Klaus · 08 September 2007

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

Approx. 60-75mins

Scripture

Luke 7:47,48

Actors

5M, 6F, 3C, 6M/F, 1VO (doubles can be used)

Script

Summary: Kirsten has hidden secrets from her past. She’s never dealt with them or shared them with her soon-to-be fiancé. Will she be able to share them? Will he…

Life Swap

Stephen Dilley · 24 August 2007

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

7min

Actors

2M/F

Summary

At this shop, you can purchase a new life in exchange for your old. This customer surprises the sales assistant by wanting something other than fame and fortune.

Script

Characters Shop Assistant Customer Script (The setting is a shop, Shop Assistant standing behind counter or table. Customer comes in and stands the other side of table.…