How Much Do You Love Me

Delight In God's love, understanding that a true friend, especially God, loves you always.
An easily staged, impactful drama with two women sitting together, (any age), reading from books, discussing love for each other.

Written for a women's retreat in one of our member's churches.

Cast: 2 f, any age

• Claire
• Elaine

Bible Reference: John 4:19

Set: bare, chairs

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• 2 chairs
• 2 small books

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions:

• the two actors react slowly, thinking through their responses before speaking

Time: 5

Script Sample

Two women are sitting together, reading. Women could be any age, any costume. Only props would be a small book for each of them to be reading at the opening of the drama.
Elaine is very interested in her book, while Claire can’t seem to concentrate on her reading.

(Elaine is deeply engrossed in her book, while Claire sits nearby, unable to concentrate.)

CLAIRE
(Looking around, deep in thought) Elaine, I…

ELAINE
(Looks up from her book) Yes, Claire?

CLAIRE
(Smiling) Oh… never mind.

ELAINE
Okay. (Goes back to reading)

(Claire shifts uncomfortably, clearly bothered.)

CLAIRE
Elaine, I really need…

ELAINE
(Looking up again) Yes, Claire?

CLAIRE
Well, I was just wondering… (pauses) …nothing. Sorry to have bothered you.

ELAINE
(Studying Claire) Claire, is there something the matter?

CLAIRE
Oh no! Everything is fine. Go back to your reading.

ELAINE
(Suspicious) …Okay.

(A moment of silence passes. Suddenly, Claire blurts out—)

CLAIRE
Elaine—how much do you love me?

(Elaine slowly looks up from her book, puzzled.)

ELAINE
What?

CLAIRE
How much do you love me? I know we’ve been friends for a long time, but do you really love me as much as a true friend should?

ELAINE
(Frowning) What are you talking about? Of course, I love you as a friend should! How can you ask that?

CLAIRE
Well, I just wanted to make sure.

ELAINE
Make sure? How many times have I told you I loved you? I tell you over and over that I love you. Shouldn’t that sink in sometime and make you realize that I really do love you?

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