The Fork Around the Bend Collection

The Fork Around the Bend – A Collection of Life-Changing Skits

Promo Description:

This dynamic collection by Robert Alan Ward features nine short dramas and two multi-part skits designed to entertain, provoke thought, and open hearts to the gospel. Developed through real-life ministry in Belgium with SportQuest, these skits blend humor and heart, silliness and substance, offering something for every setting—youth groups, camps, church events, and beyond.

From laugh-out-loud moments in “How to Win a Girl” to the deeply moving journey of “Unrequited Love,” each piece captures the moments when young lives encounter the “forks in the road” that point toward Jesus. Whether you're looking to break the ice or drive home a powerful message, The Fork Around the Bend equips your drama ministry with proven, flexible material.

Runtime:

Approximately 80–100 minutes total, depending on pacing and transitions.

• Individual skits range from 5 to 15 minutes.
• The two longer pieces (“Three Brothers of Flanders” and “Unrequited Love”) are multi-part and can be spread over several days or presented in full in 15–20 minutes each.

Cast Range:

Flexible – Minimum 3, Maximum 12+

Each skit includes:

• 2–8 speaking roles (with optional crowd parts)
• Many roles are gender-neutral or easily adaptable.
• Great for small to medium-sized drama teams.

NOTE: “Three Brothers of Flanders” and “Unrequited Love” are also available as individual scripts from DramaShare

Dear drama leader,
These drama offerings are the result of four summers in Belgium with an organization called SportQuest. We worked through local churches in the Flanders part of the country, holding clinics to teach children and teens the fundamentals of various sports. While our Belgian and American athletes ran the sports, we drama people performed our vignettes during the break times and at evening programs.You will note a Belgian flavor in some of these dramas. Just in case you’re not in Belgium, feel free to adjust certain references to fit your locale. You may also have noticed the funky names given some of the characters. That’s just a quirk of mine. I like funky names and can’t stand being normal. Change them and be normal if you must.

Download Sample Script - Fork Around the Bend

🌟 ICE BREAKER SKITS ("The Sillies")

How to Win a Girl

William just wants a girlfriend. But four hilarious failed attempts later, he might finally learn the secret: be yourself.
Run-time: ~8 minutes | 👥 Cast: 7–9 | 🎯 Theme: Identity, peer pressure, authenticity

The Emergency Room

Manfred's got an arrow in his chest, but Dr. Edith Killjoy is too busy with her phone and flirting to care. A ridiculous take on what happens when people ignore real emergencies.
Run-time: ~7 minutes | 👥 Cast: 5–6 | 🎯 Theme: Compassion, priorities, self-absorption

The Three-Headed Girl

Three personalities, one body — and none of them can agree! A physical comedy about unity, communication, and finding common ground.
Run-time: ~6 minutes | 👥 Cast: 4 | 🎯 Theme: Conflict resolution, teamwork, friendship

🔁 5-PART SERIES ("Keep Them Coming")

Three Brothers of Flanders

Three wildly different brothers. One patient mom. And a very real lion on the prowl. This creative, chapter-style skit parallels biblical truth with comedic flair — and a serious message.
Run-time: 5 skits, ~4–6 minutes each | 👥 Cast: 6–9 | 🎯 Theme: Spiritual maturity, choices, temptation
Also sold separately as a series.

🧠 "MAKE THEM THINK" SKITS

A Piece of Candy

A seemingly harmless offer turns into a deeper exploration of temptation, boundaries, and choosing what's right when no one's looking.
Run-time: ~4 minutes | 👥 Cast: 2–3 | 🎯 Theme: Peer pressure, integrity

Rosie

Rosie feels invisible and unloved — until someone finally sees her. A moving drama about self-worth and the quiet power of kindness.
Run-time: ~5 minutes | 👥 Cast: 3–4 | 🎯 Theme: Loneliness, compassion, inner beauty

The Purse Snatcher

Two girls watch a crime unfold. One acts. The other freezes. What happens next challenges both of their assumptions about justice and mercy.
Run-time: ~6 minutes | 👥 Cast: 3–4 | 🎯 Theme: Forgiveness, faith in action

🎯 "CLINCHER SKITS" – STRONG ENDING PIECES

The Waiting Room

Two girls sit in a “waiting room” that turns out to be far more spiritual than they imagined. Thought-provoking and ideal as a closer for retreats or altar calls.
Run-time: ~5–6 minutes | 👥 Cast: 3 | 🎯 Theme: Salvation, spiritual readiness

Unrequited Love

Jesus writes daily love letters to a young woman who never opens them. A powerful portrayal of grace rejected, and love that never stops pursuing.
Run-time: ~12–15 minutes | 👥 Cast: 4–6 | 🎯 Theme: Gospel message, personal response
Also available as a standalone script.

Download Sample Script - Fork Around the Bend

Want to see how the story unfolds? DramaShare members get this complete script— and access to our entire library—free! Not a member? You can still grab this individual script and bring it to life.