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MIRROR MIRROR
EDITOR'S NOTE
"Mirror, Mirror," is not typical of
Drama Ministry Scripts, which are usually set in contemporary times and often use real or
surreal situations. In contrast, "Mirror, Mirror" is written as an allegory, and
its setting is medieval. But its message is a good one and the sketch will bring variety
to your drama team's repertoire.
MAIN POINT
This script is an allegory in which a mirror
represents the Word of God. This mirror reveals the presence of dirt (a.k.a. sin) in the
lives of the characters. The message for us, of course, is that by looking into the word
of God, we can discover our need for cleansing. The Word should also be studied carefully
to reflect any areas of lingering sin in the life of the believer. The characters in this
sketch personify a few of the different responses to the Bible and its frank reflection of
sin.
CHARACTERIZATION
These characters are not terribly deep or
complex. They are basically one-dimensional, each meant to convey one attribute or
response. Look to the characters' names and the notes that follow them for clues as to the
traits of each. However, don't let the characters become too stereotyped. They should
still be real enough for the audience to identify with them. Most can be either male or
female. Just take care to change the gender references in the dialogue.
Herald- the king's messenger; official and dignified
Haughty- proud, very self-sufficient
Clueless- a very surface thinker; shallow
learned- well-informed and academic, with some pride in his knowledge; slightly condescending
Offended- of average intelligence; proud and a bit quick-tempered
Defeated- an Eeyore-type character; low self-esteem and a pessimistic view of life
Forgetful- none too bright, with a very short memory
Diligent- the "straight man," an earnest seeker, a good thinker and a kind-hearted individual
DIRECTOR'S NOTES
1. Don't be intimidated by the medieval
costuming. Nondescript clothing (plain shirt, blouse, pants, skirt) accented with period
pieces (a cape, a vest, a head piece, etc.) are quite sufficient. A black graduation robe
with a medallion is perfect for Learned.
2. Be sure to cast people who don't mind getting dirty! The faces are the main area of dirtiness, but even the costumes could be soiled. Every face (excluding the Herald's) should be smeared with dirt.
3. Be sure mirrors are kept reflective side down until the right time. Offended must be the first to actually see his reflection. Otherwise the panic scene will not work.
4. While blocking is not a major ingredient in this sketch, try not to let it become too static. Vary the picture now and then, making sure to avoid the "chorus line" look.
5. To push the allegory concept even further, you could have each character wear a garment with his or her character name clearly imprinted on it.
6. An English accent is nice for the characters in this sketch, but not necessary.
RELATED SCRIPTURES
James 1:21-25 is the most obvious passage.
However, when the salvation message is emphasized, you may want to use Romans 3:10, 23-24.
Proverbs 20:9 shows the desire for a clean heart. To illustrate the power of the Bible as
it reveals sin, see Hebrews 4:12-13, John 3:19-21, and Romans 7:7. Finally, Psalm 32:5,
Psalm 36:1-2, Psalm 119:9 and 1 John 1:8-10 touch on some responses.
RELATED THEMES
Use this sketch with teaching on the Word of
God, obedience or sin. It's a great way to show the resistance we all have to admitting
our own faults or our need for forgiveness. Multi-dimensional, it's also related to the
concept of change and growth.
