Sneeze Island - Sea Voyage Part 1

Barry and Gary set off on an adventure aboard The Big Ship Mannerific to explore new lands and meet new people. As they sail, Barry struggles with seasickness, while Gary tries to keep a positive attitude.

After spotting land, they excitedly arrive on Sneeze Island—a place that seems welcoming at first. They meet a local, Choo, who greets them with an enthusiastic sneeze… right on them! To their surprise, everyone on Sneeze Island sneezes on each other and considers it normal.

Barry and Gary introduce the concept of using a Kleenex and explain that sneezing on others is both bad manners and spreads germs. Choo is shocked to learn about germs and realizes that their whole system of "ducking and running" to avoid sneezes might not be the best approach.

Though they enjoy the adventure, Barry and Gary decide to leave Sneeze Island, preferring to take their chances with seasickness over constant sneezing. They set sail once more, eager for their next adventure.

This skit teaches the importance of manners, hygiene, and being considerate of others, which aligns well with Philippians 2:3-4:

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." (Philippians 2:3-4, NIV)

The people on Sneeze Island never considered how their actions affected others—they thought sneezing on people was just how things worked! Similarly, in life, we must be mindful of how our actions impact those around us, whether it’s through simple hygiene or showing kindness and respect.

This verse reinforces that small actions (like covering a sneeze!) can reflect a heart that values and respects others—a key principle of Christian love.

Run-Time: 7-9 minutes

Cast: 4

List of Characters – "Sneeze Island" (Part 1 of Sea Voyage)

1. Narrator – The storyteller who sets the scene and provides transitions.
2. Barry – Adventurous but dramatic; easily seasick and skeptical about new places.
3. Gary – Optimistic and easygoing; enjoys the adventure and tries to see the bright side.
4. Choo – A friendly but clueless resident of Sneeze Island who doesn’t realize sneezing on others is bad manners.

Supporting Elements:

• Optional extra islanders (puppets or actors) could be added for comedic effect, sneezing in the background or reacting to Barry and Gary.
• A sign prop reading “Welcome to Sneeze Island” to emphasize the theme.

Script

(Scene: Barry and Gary are on their ship, The Big Ship Mannerific. The ship gently rocks as they sail the ocean. Barry is slumped over, looking seasick, while Gary is full of energy, enjoying the journey.)

(Barry moans, lays his head down, acting seasick.)

(Both puppets/actors moan—Barry is sick, while Gary is excited. After a few moments, Gary notices Barry’s discomfort.)

Narrator:  Once upon a time not so very long ago Barry and Gary started out on an adventure on their ship. "The big ship mannerific." They had an idea to travel to different places, meet different people and maybe find a new place to live.

Gary: Wow, what a great day look Barry, at all that water.

Barry: Yea I see (starts moaning) Ohhhh…

Gary: Ohh is right I think I saw a whale ahhh.. There he is.

Barry: Great. ohhh (moans, lays his head over acts seasick)
(at this time, both puppets are moaning. Gary is excited, Barry is sick. After a few minutes Gary notices Barry moaning)

Gary: (cheerfully) Hey Barry, what’s wrong?

Barry: (groaning) The water does not like me.

Gary: Nonsense! You’re just a little seasick.

Barry: No. It’s out to get me. Ohhh…

Gary: Try to look on the bright side! We’re on the water, on an adventure, and the waves are moving our boat closer to somewhere new.

Barry: Yeah… it’s moving us up and down and up and down… Ohhh… (moans again, clutching his stomach)

Gary: Come on! It’s not that bad—it’s all in your head!

Barry: All in my head?! It’s about to be all over this boat in a minute! Ohhh… (moans louder)

Gary: Look, Barry! Land!

Barry: Where?! Where?! Oh, sweet land, where are you?!

Gary: Over there! It looks like an island. Wait—three islands! Wow!

Barry: Look! Oh wow… Do you think they have friendlies?

Gary: Friendlies?

Barry: Do you think the people who live on them are friendly?

Gary: I don’t know, but we’re about to find out!

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