Aloha Surfer Dude - The Son

Part 2 of a 5 part series written to work with LifeWay’s “Outrigger Island” VBS program.

Al and his silent surf buddy, Zip, are sand-surfing when Lisa and Reagan join them. Al makes a big deal about how “everyone is a son, but no one is a son.” Reagan counters with a truth bomb—Jesus is God’s Son! Al struggles to understand how that could be possible until Reagan explains what the Bible says. This revelation shakes Al's world (almost as much as falling off his board).

The sketches in this series can be ordered as a complete set by ordering this script, or individually by ordering the scripts below. The individual sketches are:

• Part 1 - "Aloha Surfer Dude - The Real One" - God is real. Al is all about "Surfers on Sand," but when his friends introduce him to a real, undeniable truth—that God spoke to Moses—Al has to rethink what’s really "real."
• Part 2 – “Aloha Surfer Dude – The Son”. Jesus is God’s son. Al learns that faith isn't about legendary figures like "Surfin’ Sandy"—it's about the real and living Jesus, God's Son. Will he finally catch this wave of truth?
• Part 3 – “Aloha Surfer Dude – The Way”. Jesus is the only way. When Al loses his surfboard (or does he?), his search leads him to a much bigger discovery—Jesus is the only way to salvation.
• Part 4 – “Aloha Surfer Dude – The Word”. The Bible is God’s word. Mistaken identity, a crazy fan, and a missing surf champion?! Al learns that when it comes to truth, the best source is the Bible!
• Part 5 – “Aloha Surfer Dude – The Truth”. My actions show what I believe. Al’s reckless surf moves put others in danger—but his friends remind him that faith isn’t just talk, it’s action! Inspired by the Good Samaritan, Al must decide: will his actions reflect his beliefs?

NOTE:  Works with LifeWay’s “Outrigger Island” VBS program. DramaShare is in no way connected with LifeWay, and these scripts were written at a DramaShare member’s request, we did not see any LifeWay materials, (other than that which is open and visible on the LifeWay website).

Bible Reference: Luke 2:1-20

Cast: 4 (m or f, could be any age)

Set: none required, could show ashore and seascape with a backdrop

Lighting and sound: standard

Costumes: beachwear

Props: surfboard

Time: 7

Sample of Script:

Day 2: Jesus is God’s son, I can celebrate who He is. I got it!Luke 2:1-20, 25-35, 41-52

Al and Zip come on stage carrying surfboards, Zip says nothing, doesn’t react to any voices, just silently and slowly “surfs”

Al: OK Zip, here we are . . SOS . . . Surfin’ on the sand here we come!
(moves a few feet on stage)
Here, this looks like a good spot Zip, lets surf here, OK?

both actors get set up, stand on boards

Al: Wow, looks good for surfin’ today huh Zip?

Zip motions straight ahead with hands, both actors move as though surfing

Al: Wooohooo! Can you believe these waves Zip? I never did ask you Zip . . . what's with the name . . “Zip”?

Zip motions “moving quickly”

Al: I gotcha, a real speedy mover huh? Well for sure you are that! . . And a primo sand surfer to boot!
Not much on talking are you, but hey, some folks say I talk enough for three or four surfers.
But then . . . I am . . . the one and only . . . Al, the Aloha Surfer Dude!

Zip mimes bowing down to Al

Al: As you should bow down!

Lisa and Reagan come on stage, watch quietly as the surfers surf

Al, look of fear: Hey look out! Here comes a big one!

Al and Zip tumble to the floor, get back up, brush themselves off, mime drying themselves

Al: Whoooaaaa! . . Now that was a doozie!

Reagan: Look guys, I have been standing here, watching, . . you guys are standing on solid sand . .

Al: Shifting sand actually.

Reagan: Like I say, . . .. solid sand . . and everything is quiet and still . ..

Al: Quiet and still? . . . What color is the sky in your world dude?

Reagan: Like I say . . quiet and still . .

Al: Let’s mount up Zip . .

Reagan, to Zip: Your name is Zip? . . . What's with a name like that?

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