Talented Tools

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 . .