Description
This sketch is based on the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. It highlights the danger of hoarding for the future. In the story this is achieved by building bigger and bigger barns. This interpretation shifts the context to modern times – but opens up the same kind of discussion. It also raises questions about hoarding such as “How much is enough?”, and “What should we do with any surplus?”
Cast List:
Jack- A keen and very successful allotment holder.
Now retired, it is his major hobby and he spends may happy hours watching things grow.
Mary- Jack's long suffering wife
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb.(Hoarding)
Scene One. Mary’s kitchen.
Jack arrives home with an armful of rhubarb from the allotment.
Jack- Look what I’ve got.
Mary-Take those wellies off in my kitchen
Jack- Oops sorry.
He sits and removes his wellies
Mary- And just what do you expect me to do with all that?
Jack- Well you can make stewed rhubarb and custard. Then there’s Rhubarb Fool, Rhubarb crumble, Rhubarb pie…..
You could even make rhubarb wine.
And what about rhubarb jam? I’m sure that I saw a recipe somewhere.
They tell me it’s good for the blood on account of the iron in it.
Mary- And just where will we store it all?
The kitchen freezer is full.
The two garage freezers are full.
The shelves in the shed are full of bottled fruit and home made jam.
Continues...
© Colin Smith 2008