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Mom Calls
Mom Calls
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Written by Patty Harper
Inspired by her son in college
Two college students discover that growing up can change the relationship between a mother and her child. Jordan can't wait for Mom to stop calling, while Taylor wonders why Mom doesn't call more. As the weeks pass, both begin to understand that a mother's love can mean being there when needed—and giving her child the freedom to grow. Their experiences lead them to reflect on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and what it means to faithfully be there for someone you love.
Run-time: 6-8 minutes
Biblical Reference: John 19:25-27 – "Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother..."
Characters:
JORDAN – A college student eager for independence, initially avoiding their mom’s calls.
TAYLOR – A college student who relies heavily on their mom, calling frequently.
A split stage. One side represents Jordan’s world, the other Taylor’s. The lights focus only on the student currently speaking; the other remains frozen in thought until their turn.
Sample Script
Scene 1 – Move-in Week
Lights up on both sides of the stage. Jordan is unpacking a box when their phone rings. Jordan looks at the screen and groans.
JORDAN: Mom. Again.
Phone continues ringing.
JORDAN: I have been at college for... checks phone ...three hours. Three hours! What could possibly have happened since she left?
Jordan silences the call.
JORDAN: Let me guess. “Did you unpack? Did you eat? Did you meet your roommate? Did you remember your laundry detergent?”
Pauses.
JORDAN: Yes. No. Sort of. And... laundry detergent?
Jordan looks toward the boxes.
JORDAN: I'm sure somebody here has some.
Lights shift to Taylor, who is sitting on the bed talking happily on the phone.
TAYLOR: Hey, Mom! Everything's good. Yep, all unpacked.
Looks at a pile of stuff.
TAYLOR: Mostly unpacked.
Listens.
TAYLOR: My roommate seems nice. I haven't actually met them yet, but their stuff seems nice.
Listens and smiles.
TAYLOR: I know. I love you too.
Starts to hang up, then quickly puts the phone back to their ear.
TAYLOR: Wait! Are you going to call tonight?
Listens.
TAYLOR: Okay. Good.
Taylor hangs up, satisfied.
TAYLOR: College is going to be great.
Scene 2 – Week Two: Classes Begin
Lights up on Jordan, sitting with a textbook and staring at a laptop.
JORDAN: Okay. College update.
Closes the textbook.
JORDAN: I have absolutely no idea what's happening in this class.
Opens the book again, looks at a page, closes it.
JORDAN: Nope. Still nothing.
Phone buzzes. Jordan checks it.
JORDAN: Mom.
Reads the message.
JORDAN: “How was your first week? Are you getting enough sleep?”
Jordan starts typing a reply.
JORDAN: “Everything's great.”
Looks at the textbook.
JORDAN: That's not technically a lie.
Pauses.
JORDAN: Some things are probably great.
Jordan puts the phone down without calling.
Lights shift to Taylor, who is walking with the phone to their ear.
TAYLOR: Come on, Mom. Pick up.
Sample ends.
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