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61099 THE KING HAS COME
by Rachel C. Hoyer
GENRE: Drama
TIME: 4 minutes
CAST BREAKDOWN: 1M, 1F; the voice of an angel
THEME: Unconditional Love; God's Gift to Us in Christ
CHURCH YEAR SEASON: Christmas
SUGGESTED USE: General Church Service; Couples' Groups
CHARACTERS:
ANGEL—can be voice over or someone dressed as an angel, in a spotlight off to one side
DEREK—age 30 to 40, engaged to Maggie
MAGGIE—age 30 to 40, anxious about meeting Derek's family for the first time
SYNOPSIS: Maggie is meeting Derek's family for the first time and is anxious to make a good impression; perhaps too anxious.
PROPS: Two chairs to simulate a car
COSTUMES: Angel costume for angel; casual wear for both Derek and Maggie
SOUND: Wireless mics for Derek and Maggie; standing or offstage mic for angel
LIGHTING: Ability to fade up and down; spotlight for angel
SETTING: Bare stage
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Romans 12:2; Matthew 2:6
DIRECTOR'S TIP: Think about incorporating the sound effects of cars passing while Maggie and Derek are speaking. Simple sound effects such as these can really help a congregation imagine the setting of the scene.
Lights up on ANGEL stage left.ANGEL: For this is what the prophet has written: "But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the Shepherd of my people Israel."
Light fades on ANGEL. Lights up on DEREK and MAGGIE. They are driving in a car. MAGGIE looks worried.
DEREK: What is it now? I'm not turning around again. If you forgot something else, we'll just have to do without it.
MAGGIE: No, I'm sure I have everything now; I'm just worried that Jeremy won't like his present.
DEREK: Didn't you ask Laura what he wanted?
MAGGIE: Yes.
DEREK: And didn't she say she had him go through the Toys R Us catalog and pick out his favorite things?
MAGGIE: Yes.
DEREK: And didn't you get him some Mega-lizard thing?
MAGGIE: The Deluxe Time Force Power Rangers Quantasaurus Rex Megazord.
DEREK: Yeah, that. Any toy with a name that long has to be a winner.
MAGGIE: But what if it's not really what he wants? What if he just marked it in the catalog so his mom would get off his back about making a list? What if he thinks I'll be a total loser of an aunt because I don't know the cool toys? What if he hates me?
DEREK: Maggie! Snap out of it! He's going to love the toy and he's going to love you.
MAGGIE: But he's five. Everyone knows five-year-olds are fickle. And if you just introduce me as his "future aunt," he's not going to buy it. He'll need time to adjust to the concept.
DEREK: Ah-hah.
MAGGIE: Ah-hah what?
DEREK: I'm thinking maybe the five-year-old isn't the one who needs time to adjust…
MAGGIE: Well, maybe a little. (Pause) I just want to make a good impression on everyone.
DEREK: Maggie, will you just relax? This is my family. They're going to love you because I love you. No matter what presents you bring them.
MAGGIE: Come on, Derek. Nobody's that nice. Even on Christmas.
DEREK: You'll see, Maggie. You'll see.
Lights out.
Performance and photocopying rights:
Your purchase of this script grants your church unlimited use of these sketches within your programs and worship services. You may photocopy the script for each cast member in your church. Scripts and performance rights are not transferable between churches and cannot be resold. You may not use the sketches for any commercial or fundraising purpose, and usage rights do not extend to video, radio, television or film.Copyright © 2002 by Rachel C. Hoyer