Laying the Foundation

Get ready for laughs as the building committee of Cornerstone Community Church sets out to lay the foundation for their new church home! When Sal, Dal, and Maggie meet up with an overly enthusiastic Home Depot associate, confusion and comedy ensue. With quick-witted dialogue and hilarious misunderstandings, this 7-minute skit reminds us that while we may lay the physical foundation, Christ is the true cornerstone (Matthew 16:18).

Perfect for four actors of any age, minimal set needs, and plenty of heart and humor!

Run-Time: 7

Cast: 4 (m or f, any age)

Set: 2 chairs set close together are the “car”
(Optional) could have backdrop of The Home Depot

Costumes: Home Depot person would be wearing a store vest

Lighting, sound: standard

Sample script:

(Sal and Dal are sitting in the “car.” Dal drives.)

Sal: Dear, please be careful, you know how many accidents there are on this street.

Dal: Yes dear, I am being very careful.

Sal: But please hurry a little too, you do realize we are in a hurry, don’t you dear?

Dal: Yes, dear, I realize . . .

Sal (fearful): Careful you don’t hit that big truck!

Dal: Dear, that big truck is on the other side of the road.

Sal: Well, Dal, you know how trucks are all over the road!

Dal: Never had an accident yet, Sal . .

Sal (fearful): Up there, Dal, red light!

Dal: It’s OK dear, I usually wait until I am within a block of the red light before I apply the brakes.

Sal (looks at watch): Oh Dal, do you see the time! . . We are supposed to meet Maggie at The Home Depot in twenty minutes!

Dal: My guess is that we should make it since we are within one hundred yards now.

Sal: Yes Dal, and sitting here at this red light! . . . Dal, look, the light has turned green, what are you waiting for Dal?

Dal: I usually try to wait for the cars ahead of me to start moving before I do, Sal.

Sal (shouts out the “window”): Look you, up ahead, in the Ford Pinto! Move it, will you, the light is green! . . . Look it's a green traffic light, not a banana, chances are it's not gonna ripen!

Dal: Dear, would you please not say things like that when the driver ahead of us is six foot seven and looks like a linebacker on a mission?

Sal (pointing): OK, over there, Maggie is waiting for us. . . . . Maggie, we are coming!

Maggie: Hi Sal, Dal. (points to Pal) . .. Pal here is an associate with The Home Depot.

Pal, sickeningly nice: You can do it, we can help!

Dal: Do what?

Pal: That’s just it, you can do anything you want . . . and we can help.

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