Ranch Hands Ten Gotta Do's

(Available in English y español)

Ever wondered what the Ten Commandments might sound like in the Old West?

Out in these parts, the Good Book's Ten Commandments get a plain-talkin’, down-to-earth makeover. Join Hank, a no-nonsense preacher with a whittlin’ stick, and Ralph, a curious drifter, as they wrangle through the “Ranch Hands Ten Gotta Do’s.” With a mix of western charm and biblical truth, this humorous yet heartfelt skit brings Exodus 20:1-17 to life—cowboy style.

Cast: 2 m or f

• Hank a westerner
• Ralph

Bible Reference: Exodus 20:1-17

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• a stick and knife for whitling

Costumes:

• Hank is dressed in western clothing

Special Instructions: none

Time: 5

Sample script:

Ranch Hands Ten Gotta Do’s ©
Scene One

Hank is on stage whittling a stick. After a short time, Ralph enters.

Ralph:
Excuse me sir, is this the old west?

Hank:
‘Round these parts son, this is the only West.

Ralph:
The only west?

Hank:
Yup.

Ralph:
What do you mean, this is the only west?

Hank:
Is.

Ralph:
Is what?

Hank:
The only west.

Ralph:
Why is this the only west?

Hank:
No other West.

Ralph:
Care to explain?

Hank:
My name is West, I am the only one in these parts.

Ralph:
My name is Ralph.

Hank:
Ralph, pleasure, Hank.

Ralph:
I’m guessing that would make your name Hank West.

Hank:
Yup.

Ralph:
What do you do here Hank?

Hank:
Preacher.

Ralph:
You are the preacher?

Hank:
Yup.

Ralph:
As a preacher you seem like a man of few words.

Hank:
Yep. Folks ‘round these parts mostly ranch hands, don’t need a lotta words.

Ralph:
What are you preaching about on Sunday?

Hank:
Ranch Hands Ten Gotta Do’s.

Ralph:
“Ten Gotta Do’s”?

Hank:
Yup. Exodus 20:1-17.

Ralph:
Let’s see, that would be the Ten Commandments.

Hank:
Some folks call ‘em that, round here it’s The Ranch Hands Ten Gotta Do’s.

Ralph:
Care to share?

Hank:
Starts off, ain’t no room fer more’n one God, git yerself the real thang.

Ralph:
Different but makes sense... Next?