The Peacemaker

Love your neighbor is featured in this mime or clowning script, skillfully written by Frances Townsend & David Suhs, published with their permission.Suggested use: Children's Church or Children's Sermon, Vacation Bible School or in a public school setting. David is a skilled performer with several of his works on the DramaShare website, see his Clowning Workshop manual and also the scripts: Matters of the Heart, Yesu, The Life of Jesus and The Peacemaker.

Cast:  3 clowns or mimes

Bible Reference: 

• Matthew 19:19

Set: bare

Lighting:  standard

Sound:  wireless mics if available

Song: 

• Lively clown music such as kaleiope

SFX:  none

Costumes: standard

Props: none

Special Instructions:   none

Time:    3 

Title: The Clown Conflict

Scene: A stage set with a simple backdrop. Two clowns enter from opposite sides, each engaged in their own activities—juggling, playing ball, using a hand puppet, etc.—ignoring each other as they move about.

(Action) Clowns accidentally bump into each other.

(Reaction) Both clowns show anger, frowning. They put hands on hips and jut their chins out. Remaining face to face, they move in a circle threateningly, eventually returning to their original positions.

(Escalation) Clown 1 slightly pushes Clown 2’s shoulder. Clown 2 pushes Clown 1 back. Clown 1 responds with a harder push. Clown 2 pushes back with equal force.

Both clowns grimace and clench their fists, preparing to spar.

(Intervention) Clown 3 enters and observes the fight. As Clowns 1 & 2 begin to spar, Clown 3 quickly intervenes.

(Resolution) Clowns 1 & 2 step apart as Clown 3 positions themselves in the center. They continue to frown. Clown 3 mimes the explanation of a duel. Clown 3 places Clowns 1 & 2 back to back.

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