Speech Of Curses

Bored and convinced “nothing ever happens,” Ronnie and Jonnie talk themselves into failure—until Lonnie shows up and exposes the quiet power of their words. This quick, funny skit turns everyday negativity inside out and points to Jesus’ teaching in Mark 11 about faith and what we speak. Ideal for youth or all-ages services; pairs well with “Speech of Blessings.”

Cast: 3 m or f

Bible Reference: Mark 11:14, 20-21

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 6

Sample of script:

Ronnie and Jonnie are on stage, wandering, bored, checking watch, kicking imaginary objects.

RONNIE
Well I for sure don’t know what to do. . . . What do you want to do Jonnie?

JONNIE
Look Ronnie, why you asking me what I want to do? . . Nothing around here to do, this here is Boredom City is what it is!

RONNIE
Well look, that there is hardly late breakin’ news! . . . Nothin’ ever happens around here, nothin’ to do around here, and for sure it’s not gonna change anytime soon!

Lonnie comes on stage.

LONNIE
Hey Jonnie, Ronnie, what’s happening?

RONNIE
What’s with that silly talk Lonnie?

LONNIE
Silly talk? . . . I only just asked what’s happening! . . . Why is that silly talk?

JONNIE
It’s silly talk on account of nothin’ ever does happen in this borin’ town!

RONNIE
Yeh Lonnie, you’ve lived here long enough to know this here is Nothin’sville!

LONNIE
You guys for sure are down in the dumps. . . . What say we play some football?

JONNIE
What is wrong with you Lonnie? . . . You very well know that we are just three people . . . what kinda football game can we play with three people?

RONNIE
Yeh, Lonnie, three people for a football game? . . Maybe get your head on straight and think things through, will you?

LONNIE
Well I thought we can look around; see who’s out on the street, maybe phone up some guys.

JONNIE
Now there is a real winner idea, isn’t it Lonnie?

RONNIE
What’s the first thing into a guy’s mind when you ask them to come play football with us?

LONNIE
Ummmm, likely they think this could be lots of fun?

RONNIE
Dream on Lonnie! . . . First thing a fella thinks is you want them to play quarterback!

JONNIE
And you end up with a couple of dozen guys all annoyed they can’t play quarterback.

LONNIE
Well, OK then, if not football then something else.

RONNIE
For instance?

JONNIE
Yeh Lonnie! . . . Tell us your new plan for fun, fun, fun!

LONNIE
Well, maybe let’s go wash my car and after we are done . . .

JONNIE (amazed)
You expect that Ronnie and me can know enough about cars to step in and help wash your car?

RONNIE
When you look at me do you see a car mechanic?

JONNIE
I simply don’t have the mind for that kinda work; I could never be smart enough to do that!

RONNIE
Me neither! . . That’s like way beyond my abilities!

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