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Tim the Tool Man Taylor has been given 5 very special tools but he doesn’t want to use them because they might get dirty or damaged and . . .
A wacky comparison to the Parable of the Talents
Cast: 5
Tim, middle age
Jill, Tim’s wife, middle age
Randy, Tim’s son, teen
Wilson, Tim’s neighbor, middle age or older
Mr. Binford, Tim’s boss, middle age or older
Set: blank set
Lighting, Sound, Costumes: standard
Props: hand tools, (could be boxes with identifying labels)
Special Instructions: Lower portion of Wilson’s face is never seen, have him behind a fence or holding a plant which covers his face
Time: 7
Sample of script:
Tim comes on stage carrying carpentry tools, lovingly wiping, polishing
after a short time Randy comes on stage, sees Tim
Randy: Hey Dad, what’s happenin’?
Tim: Hi son, careful, don’t touch my tools.
Randy: What gives with you and your new tools Dad? . . You never use them to build anything, just always, polishing, kissing them.
Tim: Now Randy, that just is not true, I have not been kissing my tools . . Hugging yes, not kissing.
Randy: Dad, they are just dumb old tools for Pete’s sake!
Tim, hurt: How dare you say such a thing Randy! . . .
(turns to tools, talks baby talk)
You just don’t listen to that mean old Randy, he doesn’t understand how sensitive you are . . yes you are sensitive . . . Let me wipe off that little smudge of grease from your bearings there . . . Much better!
Randy, shakes head:
Oh brother!
Jill comes on stage
Jill: Hi Randy. . . Whatcha up to?
Randy: Watchin’ your husband make love to his tools.
Jill: Tim, are you at that again?
Randy: Still, try!
Jill: We have talked about this Tim; this is getting ‘way outta hand! Those new tools that Mr. Binford gave you have become an obsession with you.
Tim, shock: “Obsession”? . . . You are saying that just ‘cause I look after my power tools this is an obsession?
Jill: I call sleeping with your tools an obsession Tim.
Tim: You expect me to leave my new tools in that cold drafty garage? Give your head a Tool Time shake!
Randy: Hooking them up with Skype may be a bit over the top as well.
Tim: I want to be able to be in touch is all.
Jill: You are a sick obsessive puppy Tim!
(to Randy)
Could you help me hang a picture Randy? . . . . I was gonna ask your father but I don’t want to tear him away from his precious tools.
Randy and Jill leave stage, Tim moves to side stage, talks through the fence
Tim: Are you there Wilson?
Wilson, talks through the fence:
Hiydee ho neighbor Tim.
Tim: Hope I’m not disturbing you Wilson.
Wilson: Not a problem Tim, nothing urgent, just pruning my Tradescantia bracteata.
Tim: That sounds painful Wilson.
Wilson: No, no Tim, you don’t understand, it’s my Tradescantia bracteata, sometimes known as Prairie Spiderwort plant.
Tim: You have warts Wilson? . . . (steps back a couple of steps) . . Maybe don’t come too close Wilson.
Wilson: Tim, Prairie Spiderwort is a beautiful flowering plant, distinguishable by it’s swollen nodes.
Tim: I think I had that once.
Wilson: Early North American native tribes harvested the Tradescantia bracteata for it’s medicinal properties to treat their conditions.
Tim: Speaking of conditions Wilson, do you think I am obsessive?
Wilson: Oh my, my, my . . Obsession. . . Wasn’t it Napoleon Hill who once said . .
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Tim the Tool Man Taylor has been given 5 very special tools but he doesn’t want to use them because they might get dirty or damaged and . . .
A wacky comparison to the Parable of the Talents
Cast: 5 m or f
- Tim, middle age
- Jill, Tim’s wife, middle age
- Randy, Tim’s son, teen
- Wilson, Tim’s neighbor, middle age or older
- Mr. Binford, Tim’s boss, middle age or older
Bible Reference: Matthew 25:14-30
Set: standard
Sound: wireless mics if available
Song: none
Lighting: standard
SFX: none
Props:
- hand tools, (could be boxes with identifying labels)
- fence and a plant for Wilson to stand behind
Costumes:
- as apprpriate, work clothing
Special Instructions:
- Lower portion of Wilson’s face is never seen, behind a fence or holding a plant which covers his face
Time: 7
Sample of script:
Tim comes on stage carrying carpentry tools, lovingly wiping, polishing
after a short time Randy comes on stage, sees Tim
Randy: Hey Dad, what’s happenin’?
Tim: Hi son, careful, don’t touch my tools.
Randy: What gives with you and your new tools Dad? . . You never use them to build anything, just always, polishing, kissing them.
Tim: Now Randy, that just is not true, I have not been kissing my tools . . Hugging yes, not kissing.
Randy: Dad, they are just dumb old tools for Pete’s sake!
Tim, hurt: How dare you say such a thing Randy! . . .
(turns to tools, talks baby talk)
You just don’t listen to that mean old Randy, he doesn’t understand how sensitive you are . . yes you are sensitive . . . Let me wipe off that little smudge of grease from your bearings there . . . Much better!
Randy, shakes head:
Oh brother!
Jill comes on stage
Jill: Hi Randy. . . Whatcha up to?
Randy: Watchin’ your husband make love to his tools.
Jill: Tim, are you at that again?
Randy: Still, try!
Jill: We have talked about this Tim; this is getting ‘way outta hand! Those new tools that Mr. Binford gave you have become an obsession with you.
Tim, shock: “Obsession”? . . . You are saying that just ‘cause I look after my power tools this is an obsession?
Jill: I call sleeping with your tools an obsession Tim.
Tim: You expect me to leave my new tools in that cold drafty garage? Give your head a Tool Time shake!
Randy: Hooking them up with Skype may be a bit over the top as well.
Tim: I want to be able to be in touch is all.
Jill: You are a sick obsessive puppy Tim!
(to Randy)
Could you help me hang a picture Randy? . . . . I was gonna ask your father but I don't want to tear him away from his precious tools.
Randy and Jill leave stage, Tim moves to side stage, talks through the fence
Tim: Are you there Wilson?
Wilson, talks through the fence:
Hiydee ho neighbor Tim.
Tim: Hope I'm not disturbing you Wilson.
Wilson: Not a problem Tim, nothing urgent, just pruning my Tradescantia bracteata.
Tim: That sounds painful Wilson.
Wilson: No, no Tim, you don't understand, it’s my Tradescantia bracteata, sometimes known as Prairie Spiderwort plant.
Tim: You have warts Wilson? . . . (steps back a couple of steps) . . Maybe don’t come too close Wilson.
Wilson: Tim, Prairie Spiderwort is a beautiful flowering plant, distinguishable by it’s swollen nodes.
Tim: I think I had that once.
Wilson: Early North American native tribes harvested the Tradescantia bracteata for it’s medicinal properties to treat their conditions.
Tim: Speaking of conditions Wilson, do you think I am obsessive?
Wilson: Oh my, my, my . . Obsession. . . Wasn’t it Napoleon Hill who once said . .