I Know You

In this lighthearted yet meaningful play, Helen enters a bicycle shop and is mistaken for a famous BMX racer by Frankie and Bobbie, who insist they "know" her. Despite Helen’s protests, their insistence grows wilder, leading to a humorous exchange. With the help of Terry, Helen turns the situation around, tricking the two into realizing their mistake. The experience sparks a deeper conversation about how people may think they know someone but truly don’t. Helen explains that while others may misunderstand us, God knows everything about us because He created us and wants what’s best for us.

Cast: 4 m or f

• Helen
• Frankie
• Bobbi
• Terry

Bible Reference: Psalm 139:13

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 4

Sample of script:

Scene opens as Helen comes into a bicycle store.

Frankie: Hello, can I help you?

Helen: Actually, no, I am just looking.

Frankie: Wait a minute, don’t I know you?

Helen: I really don’t think so, sorry, I’m from out of town.

Frankie: Wait, but are you sure? I am positive I know you. I know, BMX cross-country derby, right? You were the one in the fluorescent pink coveralls! I knew it! I never forget a face.

Helen: Then my guess is this is the exception to the rule.

Frankie: You are saying that it wasn’t you who jumped the burning cars on your red Z99 BMX Low-Rider?

Helen: Uhhh, nope!

Frankie: Strange, could have swore that was you! So then, what trick did you perform on your red Z99 BMX Low-Rider?

Helen: None, I . . . .

Frankie: I remember now! You wiped out on the first jump, never did get to do your tricks. I coulda cried for you, was hoping to see you do the . . .

Helen: Hey, this is getting frustrating! For the last time, I am not a BMX person, whatever that may be! And just what is BMX anyway?

Frankie: BMX? You know . . . . bikes . . . . jumping hurdles . . . . . racing . . . the thrill of it all!

Helen: Tell me, do I look like a BMX racer?

Frankie: Now that you mention it, you do look just a little out of shape, how long since you last raced?

Helen: This is getting too much! Now, listen to me . . .

(Bobbie comes on stage.)

Bobbie: Hey Frankie, how’s things today? Who’s your friend?

Frankie: You remember her/him, used to race on the circuit, been away for a while, but can’t you still remember him/her flyin’ through the air, takin’ all the corners mile a minute . . . .

Bobbie: Now I remember, you rode a jet black KRTL MonoRail Junkee bike! Wow, only time I ever saw one of those babies was when you rode that the BMX nationals at Lexington with the . . . .

Frankie: You’ve got it all wrong, Bobbie, Helen here rode a red Z99 BMX Low-Rider, and the nationals that year were in . . . . .

Helen: Will both of you please give it a rest, I am not a BMX racer . . . .

Bobbie: Was a serious back injury made you give it up, am I right?

Frankie: Serious, yes, but as I recall it was a busted leg, correct me if I am wrong.

Helen: You are both wrong! My name is Helen Peters, and I . . .

Frankie: Not THE Helen Peters, winner of the 1999 All-Around BMX rider of the century . . .

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