Waiting For Your Boaz

(Available in English y español))
Sometimes love feels like a long wait in the wrong line. In this short, sassy comedy, three friends trade dating disasters and hilarious horror stories—Brokeaz, Cheapaz, and even Marriedaz make an appearance. But in the midst of laughter, there’s a heartfelt reminder: don’t settle for less than God’s best. Inspired by the story of Ruth, Waiting For Your Boaz delivers biblical wisdom with a sharp wit and a modern twist. Perfect for women’s events, youth groups, or a light-hearted addition to a worship service.

 Cast:  3 female

• Nell
• Belle
• Estelle

Bible Reference: Ruth 4:18-22

Set: bare

Lighting: standard

Sound:  wireless mics if available

Song:  none

SFX:  none

Costumes: standard

Props: none

Special Instructions:  none

Time: 5

Sample script:

Actors come on stage.

Nell:
Hey Belle.

Belle:
Hey Nell.

Nell:
So . . . .

Belle:
So what?

Nell:
Tell me all about it, every delicious little detail.

Belle:
What are you talking about . . . “every delicious detail?”

Nell:
Don’t you be coy with me girl! . . . You know very well you were on a date last night . . dinner and dancing! . . . Was it pure awesome?

Belle:
Let’s see . . . The day was awesome . . up to the time when the loser showed up.

Nell:
So you are saying your young man wasn’t up to expectations?

Belle:
Well, he for sure was young . . . .

Nell:
Nice! . . How young?

Belle:
Well I asked his dad that when he delivered his son for our date . . but he just laughed.

(Estelle comes on stage.)

Estelle:
Hey guys, what’s happenin’?

Belle:
Hey Estelle, Nell has been telling me about her not so awesome date.

Estelle:
Not flashy or what?

Nell:
He was more of a what.

Estelle:
So my guess is it’s game over for that boyfriend.

Nell:
No, we have another date tomorrow night.

Belle:
What are you saying Nell, the guy is a sub-zero.

Nell:
Yes he is Belle, but he is my only prospect.

Estelle:
My guess is best you wait for your Boaz.

Nell:
What is that supposed to mean? . . . Who is this Boaz, and when is this dude coming?

Estelle:
You know the story . . . Ruth in the Bible, she didn’t grab the first guy that came around, she waited, and God’s choice for her, Boaz, he came along.

 or what?

Nell: He was more of a what.

Estelle: So my guess is it’s game over for that boyfriend.

Nell: No, we have another date tomorrow night.

Belle: What are you saying Nell, the guy is a sub-zero.

Nell: Yes he is Belle, but he is my only prospect.

Estelle: My guess is best you wait for your Boaz.

Nell: What is that supposed to mean? . . . Who is this Boaz, and when is this dude coming?

Estelle: You know the story . . . Ruth in the Bible, she didn’t grab the first guy that came around, she waited, and God’s choice for her, Boaz, he came along.

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