Disconnected Connections

Getting connected, associating with other Christians.

This comedy shows clearly the importance of cultivating Christian friends, and of knowing that the true source of our power is God.

Cast: 5 (likely fem)

• Nancy, hides her intelligence well at most times
• 2
• 3
• 4

Bible Reference: Proverbs 17:17

Set: blank

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• electrical cord, 2 short pieces of water hose, short cable or rope

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 12

Sample of script:

actors come on stage

Nancy: So anyhow, this guy says, “Which way to Toledo?”

Nancy laughs hysterically, all others look on in embarrassed discomfort

2: Very good, Nancy! Anyyyhoowwwww. So, like I was saying, gals, what we need here is to get all connected. OK now let’s get with it!

3: OK, see here I have this hose and we can just link it up . .

4: Yes, and I have this cable here so if we . . .

2: A coupling, that’s what we need.

3: But what I have here is a water hose . .

4: Yes, and I have a steel cable.

2: I’m not real sure that there is a coupler to connect a water hose and a steel cable.

Nancy: But on the other hand . . .

Nancy stares off into space, pointing off-stage, all actors watch her

2: Yes, Nancy, we are waiting . . . on the other hand . . . what?

4, moves hand in front of Nancy’s eyes: I think Nancy is deep in thought.

3: And for Nancy that’s uncharted territory.

Nancy: I was just thinking . . . on the other hand . . are different fingers.

3: Don’t think Nancy, you could hurt yourself!

2: Fine then, maybe this will work, I have this electrical cord here, I mean it works well when I plug it into the wall.

4: I think you may be on to something

2. Much better than this steel cable is my guess.

3: Maybe that electrical cable and this water hose could . .

Nancy: Speaking of water, did you ever wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges?

3: Nancy, did anyone ever tell you that you were like diagonally parked in a parallel universe?