If You Believe That

How can you believe that there will be a commuter train coming through town today to take us to our destination? Sure, the train track is there, and the station has signs posted all around.

And there’s proof all around that it came yesterday, and all the days before that . . . but like what does that prove?

It’s kinda like believing that Jesus is coming back to take us with him, and like, who’s gonna believe that?

Cast: 3 m or f any age

• Terry
• Erica
• Sandy

Bible Reference:  John 14:3

Set:

• blank set
• sign posters:
  • Next Train 10:05
  • Commuter Train Every 15 Minutes

Lighting:  standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song:  none

Props:  papers

1. Minimalist Stage Design (Simple & Budget-Friendly)

• Backdrop: A large printed or projected image of an old-fashioned train station (wooden benches, clock, signs).
• Props: A simple bench or a couple of suitcases to suggest a waiting area.
• Floor Marking: Tape or painted lines to indicate the train tracks where Erica listens.
• Lighting: Soft, warm lights for a nostalgic feel, with a spotlight on Erica when she gets on the ground.

2. Realistic Train Station Setup

• Backdrop: A large wooden or cardboard train station sign (e.g., “Main Street Station”) with faux-brick panels.
• Props: A station bench, an old-fashioned clock, a ticket booth (optional).
• Sound Effects: Play distant train whistles and a faint rumbling sound when Erica listens to the tracks.

Time: 4

Sample of script:   

(Erica is on stage, looking off stage into the distance, pacing, looking at watch.)

(Terry and Sandy come on stage, standing apart from Erica.)

(Erica gets down on the floor, ear to the floor, listens. Terry and Sandy watch, somewhat amused, embarrassed. Finally, Terry goes to Erica, curious.)

Terry:
Uh . . . excuse me . . .

(Erica ignores Terry.)

Terry (clears throat):
Uh . . . sir (ma’am) . . . Excuse me.

Erica:
Whaaaaaa . . .

Terry:
Likely none’a my business, but . . . mind tellin’ me what you are, like, doin’?

Erica:
What does it look like I am doing? (Looks around, points.) We are at the train station after all . .!

Terry:
Well, yes but . . .

Erica:
And the train is due any time . . .

Terry:
I know that but . . .

Erica (points around):
The signs are all around show that the train should be here . . .

Terry:
Sure, but why would you be havin’ your head on the like, . . train track?

Erica:
Doncha know what happens when you put your ear on the train tracks?

Terry:
Actually no . . . When I was a kid we used to put pennies on the train track just before the train came along . . . But I can’t say I ever wanted an ear that flat.

Erica:
Listen!

Terry (confused):
Um . . . listen to like, what?

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