{"title":"Technology \u0026 Social Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristian dramas and skits exploring social media, screen time, gaming, online relationships, cyberbullying, technology, and the challenge of living out our faith in a digital world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shadows-and-screens","title":"Shadows and Screens","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Play in One Act by Michelle Ozmun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadyson is fourteen, busy with friends, volleyball, videos, and her phone. Then a car accident changes everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor twelve minutes, Madyson is caught between life and death as a mysterious person named J shows her something she'd never noticed before. Shadows surround her friends and family. One friend is measuring her worth in likes and followers. Another is comparing herself to filtered images. Madyson’s brother is disappearing into video games, while a classmate discovers just how cruel people can become when they are hiding behind a screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screens themselves are not the whole problem. It is what can happen when they become loud enough to drown out friendship, family, compassion, and the voice of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShadows and Screens speaks directly to a world students know very well. It takes an honest look at social media, gaming, cyberbullying, comparison, and our constant need to stay connected. At the same time, it reminds us that real connection begins when we finally look up and see the people God has placed right in front of us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 35 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 actors with double casting, plus optional Enemy Workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger cast version can use approximately 18 actors plus additional Enemy Workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiblical References:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Psalm 119:37; Philippians 2:4; 1 Peter 2:11; 1 John 4; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Matthew 5:16; Philippians 4:8; John 10:10; Proverbs 22:6; Romans 12:2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScene 1: Driving in the Rain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the lights come up, we see Madyson, Tyler and Mom sitting on chairs (signify a car) stage left on their way to a volleyball game. The screen behind them is of scenery going by (signifying the car ride) on a rainy day. Sound of rain. Madyson is on her cell phone in the front passenger seat. Mom is in the driver’s seat, hunched over, stressed, and trying to see through the pouring rain while pretending to drive. Tyler is in the back seat on his gaming device, playing video games intently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madyson, would you please search on your phone for the directions to the gym? I hate out-of-town games. And this rain is getting worse! I can’t see a thing. Tyler, did you remember to bring your homework so you can do it during Madyson’s game? Tyler! I’m talking to you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTYLER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yeah, Mom. I brought it. Aaaaah! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(growls in disappointment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I lost the game! Now I have to start over!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Sighs in exasperation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madyson….Madyson!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Looking up reluctantly from her phone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What Mom? I’m watching this super cool dance routine Emma sent me. The movements defy gravity! And these girls are killing the choreography!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mr. Spitzer says you’re going to fail Pre-Algebra this quarter if you don’t get a tutor. What’s going on? You usually love math and are really good at it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I don’t know. Math is for nerds. And it’s boring. My friends don’t really wanna hang out with a math nerd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well, you shouldn’t want to hang out with a bunch of ignoramuses!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e My friends are NOT igno…ignora…..ignor-whatevers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTYLER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(suddenly interested in the conversation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, they are “ignoramuses”, especially that Emma girl. She hasn’t got a single brain cell in her head not dedicated to TikTok videos or becoming an influencer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You’re one to talk, Mr. Joystick Junkie! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(she returns to looking at and scrolling on her phone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kids! Now is not the time to start an argument! Madyson, please look up the directions to your game! The rain has gotten so bad I can’t see any traffic signs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTYLER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(under his breath)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You started it, Mom…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(stressed and panicked)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madyson! Get off your phone and help me! I can’t read any signs for the exit. I need you to look up the exit number and map us there!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(not paying attention)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mmmmmm. ‘K.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(looks at Madyson)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hey! Pay attention! I need you to look up the directions! NOW!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the screen, which has been passing scenery, a big rig suddenly appears and quickly drives toward the actors. LIGHTS out. Sounds of a crash heard on the speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECORDING OF MADYSON’s VOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(in the dark)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The rain was coming down so hard… I remember being annoyed because I was right in the middle of watching a dance video… I didn't look up…. Then it happened. This truck came out of nowhere! Mom screamed. Tyler dropped his game. My phone flew out of my hands as our SUV spun across three lanes. I remember the sound of metal crushing and glass breaking. Then... nothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this is playing, set up for the next scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScene 2: The Crash and J\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLights up. MOM is being interviewed by police officer. Video of ambulance lights on screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLICE OFFICER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ma’am, it’s going to be ok. They are working to save her. Can you tell me what happened?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The rain was coming down so hard and I couldn’t see. I was going to pull off when a truck came out of nowhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLights up center stage on Madyson. She is looking confused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The rain is still pouring, but I can’t feel it. Mom! I’m OK. I’m right here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreen out. Lights out on Mom and Police Officer – they exit. Lights brighter on center stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What is happening? Where did everyone go? It feels so warm…and comforting…like a beautiful summer day. What is happening????\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter J. who looks intently at Madyson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Who…who are you?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madyson…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What is going on? Where am I? Where is my mom? and my brother? What is HAPPENING???!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadyson starts sobbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madyson…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Am I dead?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(pause)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For a little while…but I have something to show you first. Something important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. holds out hand and Madyson takes it. They walk to center stage as the lights come up on Maya, Emma, Leah, Zach and their respective shadows scattered around the stage. Each kid holds an electronic device – phone, tablet, gaming device, etc. and is looking intently at his\/her device. Behind each kid is a shadow person, mimicking the addicted kid’s movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is what I see every day. These are just some of the children God loves, but they cannot hear Him anymore. They are so obsessed with their electronics and on-line distractions that they can’t see the world around them. It isn’t real to them anymore. And they can’t learn to love God because they’ve replaced Him with these things. And they certainly can’t learn to love their neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadyson and J walk around each kid who mimics using their device in some way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADYSON:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(gestures to the “shadows” and moves closer to J)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What are those?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The enemy's workers. They speak lies through the screens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach kid and shadow exit the stage except LEAH who is seated at the round café table. CHELSIE enters the stage. 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