Issues

Suspicion

15 April 2014

Script

Suspicion By Greg Brook Summary Smithson has been the star player on the rugby team for years, but now Murphy is attracting the headlines. Smithson soon finds evidence…

No Need of Friends

15 April 2014

Script

No need of friends By Greg Brook Summary Tim invites Andy to a party, but it's only when he gets there that Andy realises he's the only guest. Characters Tim Andy Script…

The Undertaking

15 April 2014

Script

The Undertaking By Greg Brook Summary Neil has let his friend Jeff down but is sure he can make it up to him. However, Jeff dies unexpectedly, and what can Neil do then?…

Toyshop Evolution

15 April 2014

Script

Toyshop Evolution By Greg Brook Summary When the toyshop closes at night, all the toys wake up. The Rabbit, who's convinced she's more intelligent than the rest, tells…

Those Who Live By The Polls

15 April 2014

Script

Those who live by the polls... By Greg Brook Summary The mayor is up for re-election and doesn't want to do anything without first checking the polls to see what the…

The Meanest Mother In The World

Kathy Applebee · 04 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

7min

Actors

This can be done as a monologue or with four characters.

Summary

A girl going through variouis stages of life tells how in each one she has the meanest mother in the world.

Script

(At rise: Character is seated, swinging legs like a 4 year old.) (pouting) I have the meanest mother in the world. Other kids had candy and Twinkies for…

Party Clothes

Daniel Carson · 28 March 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

4min

Actors

3F

Summary

A light-hearted sketch about identity and pressures put on women in particular to conform to the right “look”. The 3 women in the sketch represent types: 1 – confident, individualistic, always searching for what’s new; 2 – constantly looking to magazines and “celebrity culture” for inspiration and reassurance; 3 – low self-esteem.

Script

(Enter 1, 2 and 3 from different directions, each holding an envelope. They open the envelope.) All: A party! (The next few lines are said to the audience. …

Terribly Inconvenient

Lynn Rinderle · 27 March 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

4min

Actors

1M/F, 2F, 1C

Characters

Doctor Mother of a teenager Teenager Her "unwanted baby" (a child age 3-6).

Summary

Set in the office of an abortion doctor, this drama brings to the forefront the idea that a baby in the womb is a child.

Script

(Doctor is in lab coat with feet up on desk, eating an apple, acting bored. Mother in 40s approaches and knocks on door.) Doctor: (quickly lowers legs and straightens…

Make Poverty History

Congregation of Church of the Good Shepherd · 12 March 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

10min.

Actors

3M, 1F

Characters

Little Miss Wise (in the Chair) with: Mr Greedy , Mr Muddle, Mr Nonsense

Summary

This play uses characters from the "Mr Men" children's books. In a panel discussion, Mr Greedy, Mr Muddle and Mr Nonsense try to answer audience questions about world trade, poverty and policies to improve the situation. This sketch was written by the layfolk at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Battlehill, Wallsend, England. It's a novel way of putting over a serious message. Most appropriate for family services.

Script

Questioner: Does the panel think that World Leaders should rewrite the international rules and practices that govern trade, with poverty reduction and environmental…

Dear Diaries

John Wayne Samples · 11 January 2013

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

12min

Actors

2C, 3M, 1F

Characters

Little girl, 8 years old Her dad Little boy, 8 years old His mom Lucky Larry Troubled Tom (Each character could have some sort of identification, such as a sign around their necks, because it is very important that the audience be able to follow the storyline, and there isn't much time for character development.) INSTRUCTIONS: (Try this with spontaneous volunteers, and let them decide who gets what roles based solely on the descriptions above. NONE of the readers should get to see ANY of the scripts until they actually step up to the podium to read. It really works.) Readers should act like they are writing (in their diaries). Readers should NOT read the script until they move up to the podium. Pay attention as to which character is supposed to be reading, it can be confusing, and Readers should NOT look at the other readers. Look down, or at the podium, until their turn. Each Section is divided by dotted lines: When readers finish reading their section of the script, they should leave the script on the podium and do whatever the final instructions indicate... [Readers begin the sketch lined up behind two podiums:] PODIUM ONE PODIUM TWO Little boy Little girl Boy’s mom Girl’s dad Lucky Larry Troubled Tom [As you finish your reading, the final instructions will tell you to either sit down or where to get back in line.] Narrator: The story you are about to see is true. Only the names, times, locations, and details were changed. Any similarities to actual persons or events, have been put there entirely unintentionally by the writer, but for a specific reason by THE AUTHOR.

Script

Summary: Two Christian families with similar difficult experiences. One turns bitter, the other finds forgiveness, thankfulness, and evidence of God's power. Key…

Know Good Lying Cheats

John Wayne Samples · 07 January 2013

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5min

Actors

2C

Characters

Jimmy and Heather, fifth or sixth graders.

Script

Key words: Kids • Children • Lying • Cheating • School Parties • Temptations • Choices • Decisions: Tough choices begin at a very early age, even for…

The Feel-Good Diner

John Wayne Samples · 21 December 2012

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Actors

4M, 2F

Summary

A man has had a real bad day and his friends at the neighborhood restaurant just don't seem to care. Purpose: To make people ask themselves if they have missed opportunities to encourage a brother or sister or... (There are three possible endings given for this sketch.) Key words: Depression • Encouragement • Listening• Complaining • Sharing • Fellowship

Script

Characters: Barney, very solid; Andy, usually solid; Flossie the waitress, just a little ditzy; Debbie, maybe a lot ditzy; Mike, pretty normal; Larry, pretty…