Description
A dramatic presentation of a familiar passage from the Jewish Scriptures that, unfortunately, sometimes comes across with all the impact of reading the Telephone Directory. Biblical Basis: Ecclesiastes 3 vv 1-8 You need 3 persons (a Narrator and 2 actors) a box of simple props, some energy and a good sense of timing.
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Extract:
A Time for Every Matter Under Heaven
Premise: A dramatic presentation of a familiar passage from the Jewish Scriptures
which, unfortunately, sometimes comes across with all the impact of reading the Telephone Directory.
Biblical Basis: Ecclesiastes 3 v 1-8
Lectionary Link: New Year/Watchnight
Ordinary Time 3 A [2nd]
Personnel: NARRATOR, actors ONE and TWO
Props: Large box or wicker hamper containing - Baby doll; box of seeds (try using
dried rice); tray/basket; bandages; two Lego houses; hanky; clown's red nose and/or pointy hat; black armband; stones (balls of scrunched up paper); binoculars; cuddly toy; piece of material (to be ripped); sewing kit; several watches and clocks.
Set: NARRATOR reads from lectern/pulpit stage right. ONE and TWO hide
behind 'Prop Box' centre stage. In the absence of drama blocks to improve the
audience's view it may be useful to have a "sofa" for the seated moments.
Performance Notes: this sketch requires energy and good timing. The Narrator
should not be afraid to give the words appropriate nuances and emphases - s/he should speak so as to give the words feeling not as though s/he is doing an impression of a Speak-Your-Weight machine. The Narrator needs to be sensitive and responsive to the Actors, too. This should be fun to perform and convey the truth that the Bible 'contains the whole of life' and that Jesus Christ speaks to all of it...