Today's free drama script- Angels Dancing on the Head of a Pin

(San Francisco General Hospital outside

the private room of Irish Bishop Lewis

McMahon. Considerable press are outside

clamoring for a report. Cameras flash

every time the door opens. A steady flow

of nurses come and go. Doctors holding xrays

exit the room shaking their heads in

disbelief. A physical therapist wheels a

patient by the mayhem.)

THERAPIST

(tired)

Is this what you wanted to see? For cryin’ out load, is

this a hospital or a Hollywood premiere?

PATIENT

(excitedly disappointed)

But it’s Bishop McMahon! I was so hoping to catch a

glimpse.

(The patient squirms in her chair while

contorting her neck, fishing for a better

view.)

THERAPIST

(grumbling)

Girl, the chair is not your problem. You are the third

patient today requesting a gander at this sideshow. I’ve

got two good legs, Girl, and from up here, I spot only

the inglorious behinds of a flock of clamoring goats.

PATIENT

(excitedly)

But it’s Bishop McMahon! They say he’ll soon be elevated

to Cardinal … or higher. Why, some say he’s already met

the qualifications for sainthood, … except the one about

being dead. You know … the miracles – the snakebite in

the Carolinas – just like St. Paul on the isle of Malta!

And then there was the rectory fire – a total loss, but

like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, he walked out of

the furnace without even the smell of smoke on his

clothes! And now this! I was so hoping to catch a glimpse

…

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Angels Dancing on the Head of a Pin Randy Doyle Hazlett

THERAPIST

(skeptical)

You came to get yourself a miracle? Lordy be, that’s

your aim? You know what the doctor said ‘bout your case.

Honey, the Pope himself couldn’t absolve you of your

malady.

PATIENT

(steadfastly)

But it’s Bishop McMahon …

(The therapist wheels the uncooperative

patient away. Meanwhile, one of two

bodyguards stationed outside receives a

message through his earpiece. He motions

for a young man with horn-rimmed glasses,

an elfish face, and unsure countenance to

approach. The young man, with notepad in

hand, is in awe of the invitation but

approaches awkwardly due to the hospital

environment. The hospital smell nauseates

him to the point of illness. He has beads

of sweat forming on his rather large

forehead. A sea of press part for Dan

MacArthur to pass in an uncharacteristically

reverent manner, like a wedding

procession when the bride enters the hall.

Everyone becomes silent and turns to honor

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CHARACTERS

THERAPIST Black woman in purple hospital scrubs

and a big dose of skepticism.

PATIENT A frail, wheelchair-bound woman much

younger than she appears.

BODYGUARD Tall, young, muscular man with CIA

dark suit, sunglasses, and slickedback

hair. All business.

DAN MACARTHUR Reporter with classic nerdish look

and matching confidence deficit.

BISHOP MCMAHON Tall, charismatic clergyman with red

hair and infectious smile.

LEWIS MCMAHON A younger version of the pre-ordained

Bishop.

NURSE TORY An aging, endowed caregiver without

the care.

DR. LOCKE Psychiatrist who never leaves his

labcoat behind.

FULMORE BAYLOR An elderly man with a story to tell

and burden to unload.

DRIVER Drives by the book, complete with

chauffeur’s cap and uniform.

ASSISTANT Contemporary businesswoman who knows

how to get things done.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES

ACT 1

SCENE 1 San Francisco General Hospital 3:00 p.m., Monday,

July 25, 2011

SCENE 2 Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospice 8:55 a.m., Monday,

July 22, 1996

SCENE 3 San Francisco General Hospital 5:05 p.m., Monday,

July 25, 2011

ACT 2

SCENE 1 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Suite 5:05 p.m., Monday,

August 1, 2011

SCENE 2 Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospice 8:55 a.m., Monday,

July 29, 1996

SCENE 3 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Suite 6:45 p.m., Monday,

August 1, 2011

SCENE 4 Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospice 8:55 a.m.,

Wednesday, July

31, 1996

SCENE 5 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Suite 8:55 p.m., Monday,

August 1, 2011

SCENE 6 Inside Lewis’s Classic Beamer 9:00 p.m., Monday,

August 1, 2011

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Angels Dancing on the Head of a Pin Randy Doyle Hazlett

ACT I

SCENE ONE

FREE DRAMA SCRIPT FOR TODAY- Is Anyone Listening?

TITLE: IS ANY ONE LISTENING?

Drama on the need for web evangelism

This page is set up to print without menus or headers. Alternatively, download the Rich Text version for your own formatting and editing. It is based on this video short, which could be used in the same program.

Characters: variable – 1-5 could work equally well.
Setting: room with easy chairs and a computer.
Props: comfortable chairs, a working computer, a number of working mobile phones, possibly TV.
Dialogue: none needed, but you can improvise.

Elements of the drama:

• One or more characters (any gender or age) are relaxing in easy chairs.
• They may be watching TV, reading, or engrossed in some quiet group activity, e.g. playing a computer game on the TV.
• Behind them is a computer monitor, clearly visible to the audience. On this, prominent very large messages have been set up. These must be readable by the audience if at all possible. They can be set up to rotate slowly from screen to screen (using HTML, or Powerpoint) with messages such as:

  “1 billion people now online”
  “99% of Christian websites are only for Christians”
  “Come over to Cyberspace and help us”

  The final reference is of course a modification of Acts 16:9-10. (If messages on the computer monitor are not visible to all the audience, they could be repeated on a screen using a video projector, if you have one.)
• As the cast continue to relax in the chairs, several mobile phones around the set are activated to ring by the stage manager, one at a time. The cast take no notice, or possibly glance up with surprise, and then continue to relax.
• The play ends with the actors walking out past the computer, possibly glancing at it casually but not taking in the message on the screen. A final unanswered mobile phone ring can be used when the stage is empty.
• Alternatively, end with by dimming the lights, and possibly focus a spotlight onto the computer. Or improvise any way you wish!
• The drama could be modified to highlight the need for any type of evangelism, or indeed even as an evangelistic tool, with the characters representing non-Christians who are not hearing God's initial call.

HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN DRAMA MINISTRY

The use of drama in the church is not a new phenomenon. In recent years churches have jumped on the bandwagon to include Christian drama skits in their weekly services. If used correctly a drama ministry can have a profound impact on the lives of the viewers in much the same ways as the music ministry. Here are seven considerations to ensure your drama team has reached true ministry status.

Get the support of the pastoral team. Without the support from the pastoral staff the drama ministry will never be taken seriously. If you are the director, hold regular conversations with the pastor or worship leader to discuss the role the drama ministry plays in the church. Get creative and look for ways integrate the team in other ways-to promote events, participation in celebrations, to enhance other ministries in the church. Endorsements from the leadership always helps to raise the profile of the drama ministry.

Hold auditions. Some churches are afraid of auditions. They fear that feelings will be hurt and egos damaged. It's really in how they are communicated and conducted. Not everyone should be a singer, a teacher or a ministry organizer and auditions are a means to determine if a person should be an actor. If a person doesn't have the acting skills but is eager to learn, have them participate in workshops to develop their skills before they are cast in a sketch. If they develop their skills then they will become a vital member of the team. If they just don't have the skills and eventually discover they don't have the passion either, then you helped them come to that realization without damaging their self-esteem.

Establish commitments. Anyone who participates in the drama ministry should do so from a heart of passion. Commitment flows naturally from passion. Don't hesitate to ask for a commitment from your team members. If they are passionate, they will step up the expectations you have set. If they don't step up they should find a different place to serve.

Set the tone from the very beginning. Nobody takes the music ministry lightly or considers the teaching ministry as an add-on. The drama ministry should be viewed the same way. God gives gifts in various capacities. To some He gives the ability to express emotions and struggle through the dramatic arts. That thought alone should elevate the art form to a serious level. This doesn't mean that you can't have fun or use comedy in your sketches. It just means that the drama team sees their role in the church as a serious contributor to communicating true human conflict.

Hold regular workshops to improve skills. With any skill or art form, participants should adopt a continuous learning mindset. Scour the bookstores or online resources for good books and exercises to stretch and expand your actors' capabilities. Look in your community for resources you can tap to help with regular instruction and support such as the theater departments at local high schools and colleges. The more time you invest in training your team the greater impact you will have on your viewers.

Select good scripts. Years ago you would be hard pressed to find good scripts to use in your church service. With the rise in drama ministries around the world, there are far more scripts to choose from. Don't settle for a script simply because it covers the subject you are looking for. Make sure the script gives the actors believable dialog and conflict in which to portray genuine situations.

Rehearse to achieve excellence. This goes without saying but bears mentioning. Good drama requires a lot of rehearsing. The goal is to portray a scene with as much realism as possible. You don't want the actors to appear to be acting. You can't achieve that with just a hint of rehearsal time. Practice, practice and practice some more. Provide feedback during the process and focus on details such as movement, voice inflection, eye contact and body language.

Elevate your drama ministry to a higher level by following these guidelines. You'll witness your team grow in the process as they impact hundreds of lives.

Gbenga John Iyanda For more information about leading an effective drama ministry for your church and for resources you can e-mail us goshenfaithdrama@yahoo.com

WELCOME NOTE

Welcome to Goshen Faith Drama Ministry blogsite. The ministry Goshen Faith is established to reach the world evengalizing the Gospel of our lord Jesus christ through stage drama performance and Gospel movie. The group is also born with the passion to preach against any form of injustice, voilence and corruption act. Details of our activities will be updated on this site as we build in more information.