Got Jammies?

The church is planning a clothes drive, looking to supply children’s clothing…
…in this case, actually pajamas… for children who, believe it or not, have never had pajamas.

This skit brings out the real and very basic needs that can be found in many communities.

Nancy Anderson of Westoak Woods Baptist in Texas says:
“We’re very pleased with this script you wrote for us.”

Cast:

3 (male or female)

• Mo
• Jo
• Reggie

Bible Reference:

Matthew 25:40

Set:

Standard

Sound:

Wireless mics, if available

Song:

None

Lighting:

Standard

SFX:

None

Props:

• Various pieces of clothing

Costumes:

Standard

Special Instructions:

None

Time:

5 minutes

Sample of Script:

(Reggie comes on stage with an armful of clothing, sorting through it. Mo and Jo come onstage, speaking as Reggie half pays attention.)

Mo:
So my Mom brings home this huge load of clothes and I was like… when do you ’spose I am ever gonna get to wear all this stuff?

Jo:
Well, the thing is, your mom always did like to spoil you, Mo!… Never before or since have I seen as many clothes as were always there in your closet when we were kids.

Mo:
That was then, this is now, Jo… And now is I gotta pay for my own new clothes. So I am officially on bare minimum new clothes inventory.

Jo:
Does make a difference when we buy our own clothes, for sure, Mo.

Mo:
Yep, now I got maybe four or five real dressy-up clothes and about a ton of old stuff in my closets.

Jo:
Me too, Mo, and the old stuff just like keeps going to the back of the closet. Outta sight, outta mind!

Mo:
Well, Jo, I’m thinking of making another room in the basement just for somewhere to put my old clothes.

(Reggie moves toward the others.)

Reggie:
Excuse me, guys, I couldn’t help but hear what you are talking about.

Mo:
Don’t think we’ve met, I’m Mo and this is my friend Jo.

Reggie:
I’m Reggie, I’m from Westoak Woods Church. We are having a kind of drive to collect clothing for some kids in our town who need a hand up right now.

Jo:
I got just what you are looking for, Reggie! I tried to give a buncha stuff to Goodwill, but they like said they didn’t have a need for exactly what I got.

Mo:
Same here, Jo, I was actually kinda like hurt when they wouldn’t take my gently used wardrobe selections.

Reggie:
Well guys, I am sure we can put your clothing to good use. We need…

Jo:
I got a gem you will like go gaga over!… Get this… it’s an original Davey Crockett coonskin cap with…

Reggie:
Thanks, Jo, but actually we were more like looking for…

Mo:
Wait up, Reggie, I got something will for sure slay you… Listen… how about ballet slippers direct from the New York City Ballet!

Reggie:
No, that’s not really what we had in mind. We more need…

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