Director’s Notes:
This is a very easy drama to perform as there is only one line. This sketch is similar to the ‘Noize’ drama and talks about how God’s Word calls out to us to spend time in studying it. In the ‘Noize’ drama, the guy had to get quiet to hear God speak to him. In this drama, the 3 people need to stop being so busy that they can hear God.
Most every Christian agrees that daily Bible study is essential to building a better relationship with the Lord. Even if you believe that, perhaps you are like me. If you don’t schedule a particular time of day of reading God’s Word, you will most likely not do it. There are soooo many distractions that we must make sure study is a priority in our lives.
Here’s how the drama works. There are 3 people. The first will enter from stage right and walk to stage left. When he gets off the stage, person 2 walks in from stage left and goes stage right. Then when they are off the stage, person 3 enters from stage right and goes stage left and it starts over again with person 1 coming in stage left. And so on…
If you have a screen to put words up, I’ve included these in parenthesis and each should fade in when the actor “hears” the Bible talking to them and fade out when the actor leaves the stage. Also, a bit of fun music is a must.
Cast:
Dad: A guy
Mom: A gal
Kid: A teen
Props:
Bible on desk
Basket of clothes
Even bigger basket of clothes
Even BIGGER basket of clothes!
Newspaper
Circular saw
Golf clubs
Walkman
Schoolbooks & Backpack
Telephone
Setting:
Home
(LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE where the Bible is on a table.)
Dad: (Walks in stage right carrying a newspaper he just picked up. He opens the paper and when he reaches the Bible. He looks around like he heard something (“Hello?”). He shrugs and continues walking, reading the paper until he is off stage left).
Mom: (Walks in stage left a basket of cloths. When she reaches the Bible. She looks around like she heard something (“Are you there?”). She shrugs and continues walking, until she is off stage right).
Kid: (Walks in stage right listening to a walkman. When she reaches the Bible. She looks around like she heard something (“How are you today?”). She shrugs and continues walking, listening to the walkman until she is off stage left).
Dad: (Walks in stage left with work googles on, carrying a circular saw. When he reaches the Bible. He looks around like he heard something again (“I’ve got something to tell you.”). He shrugs and continues walking until he is off stage right).
Mom: (Walks in stage right with an even bigger basket of cloths. When she reaches the Bible. She looks around like she heard something (“Pretty important stuff.”). She shrugs and continues walking, until she is off stage left).
Kid: (Walks in stage left talking (silently) on a portable phone. When she reaches the Bible. She looks around like she heard something (“Really. Life changing stuff.’) She shrugs and continues walking, and talking on the phone until she is off stage right).
(Everyone now walks in at the same time from their respective sides…)
Dad: (Walks in stage right with golf clubs over his shoulder and stops at the Bible…)
Mom: (Walks in stage left with even MORE clothes and stops at the Bible…)
Kid: (Walks in stage right with a backpack on and books in her hand and stops at the Bible…)
All: (look at the Bible and say in unison…) You were saying?
(LIGHTS OUT FAST)
END
(c) 2002 Dave Marsh
Hello and welcome to Stage Right, the online drama ministry of EXW. My name is Dave Marsh and there are a few things you should probably know about me. First, I’m not a ‘theatre guy.’ I’ve never quoted Shakespeare (at least seriously), and I’ve never played Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Second, I received my ‘training’ in writing, directing, and acting at a church called Willow Creek (in Illinois.) Third, I’m an online games producer by trade but my real passion is found in telling others about Christ through contemporary church drama.
I have a few opinions about drama in the church as well. I think that contemporary drama is both underutilized and misunderstood. I believe it is something like 5-10 years behind contemporary worship. When many churches think about using drama, it usually involves the Passion Play or a children’s Christmas musical. Many people don’t have the opportunity to experience what are called ‘slice of life’ dramas. These dramas may last only 3-4 minutes long but create a powerful (and many times humorous) illustration on any given Sunday. I also believe that any church, no matter what size, can use drama effectively, giving God glory, and inspire/convict normal folks like you and I to walk closer to God
So, what’s Stage Right all about? It’s about offering you the advice and resources you need to help you create and act in contemporary Christian dramas. I’m no expert, but I’ve seen lives changed as I continue to strive for excellence in this area, constantly praying that God would use me to tell others about how to live for Him. Over the coming weeks and months, I hope to provide you with articles about creating a drama philosophy, working with your pastor, developing a team, writing short effective scripts, directing actors, and acting on stage. I also look forward to hearing from you, taking suggestions on topics that you feel should be covered
Over the last 3 years, I’ve written over 45 dramas that are easy to memorize, require few actors, and are highly humorous and relevant. These dramas are available to you for free and will be added to this site over the course of the next few months. You can currently download all of these dramas from my personal site (www.dave-marsh.com) and can contact me personally if you wish (dave).
I look forward to serving you here at EXW and want to thank Steve for asking me to jump on board.
In His hands
Dave Marsh