Director’s Notes:
Remember the Saturday Night Live skits that featured the guys that sat around talking about Ditka and “Da Bears?” Well this is a fun, light drama about 2 buddies who are having “extreme fellowship.” 🙂
BTW, you’ll have to update the players on the teams…
Cast:
John: A guy
Dave: John’s buddy
Peggy: Dave’s wife
Props:
A remote
A couple of chairs
Setting:
Family Room
(Lights up center stage where Dave and John are watching football)
John: You know this game is gonna be a slaughter. I mean Washington is 1 and 5. (blah blah blah.)
Dave: You know who the best team is in football right?
John: Oh yeah.
Dave: Da Bears.
John: Argument ensues because John agrees the Bears are okay but likes the Eagles but they are 3-2 and the Bears are 1-4. Lots of conversation about the ’85 Bears (give it up already would ya!) Jim Miller, McNair, soft schedules, etc.
Peggy: (enters – takes off coat) Hi, honey, I’m home. Hello? Dave? DAVE?!
Dave: Hmmm? Oh, hi honey.
Peggy: Are you to arguing about sports again?
Dave: (looks at John) Who’s arguing? Are we arguing?
John: No. This is fellowship.
Peggy: Whatever. All I ever hear is you two yapping away about football? (starts leaving for the other room.) Can’t you guys talk about something other than football?
Dave: Sure.
John: What else is on?
Dave: This is good. Women’s tennis.
John: Yeah. I think women’s tennis is more fun to watch than men’s tennis.
Dave: I agree. I’m getting sick of the number of ace’s they rack up. No volley baby.
John: Exactly. Did you see that Jennifer Capriati is number one now?
Dave: Really? Took over Hingis eh? I’m surprised that Venus Williams isn’t number 1.
John: Williams? Don’t get me wrong, she’s good but she’s no Capriati.
Dave: What do you mean? She has done much better than Capriati over the last 6 months?
John: Are you crazy? Capriati has won 2, count em, 2 grand slams this year. Williams has only won 1. End of discussion.
Dave: Hey, I said the last 6 months! Get your ears cleaned out already.
Peggy: (reenters) Hey! Are you guys arguing about football again?
Dave: No! We’re arguing about women’s tennis. And we’re not arguing. We’re uh…
John: Fellowshiping.
Dave: Yeah. That too.
Peggy: Tennis. Football, whatever. Sports. I swear, that’s all you guys ever talk about. Who scored the most this, who has the worst average, who is the best quarterback…
Dave: Montana.
John: Unitis!
Peggy: Whatever? Is that all your friendship is based on? Can’t you talk about anything other than sports?
Dave: Sure.
John: Yeah.
Peggy: Okay. Go ahead.
Dave: (long silence) Da Bears.
Peggy: ARGH! (goes storming off the stage.)
John: (they watch her go) What’s wrong with her?
Dave: I don’t know. (switches channels) Ah, pro bowling.
John: Cool!
Both: Da Bowling!
END
© 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