Dec 21 2008
Christmas Sketch
Well I cannot believe it will be Christmas on Thursday. I am off from college at the moment on my Christmas break. I am starting to write a new script at the moment it is a short sketch that just my husband and I will be performing. It is going to be about Christianity and we are performing it at our Church. It is on the subject of homelessness and I am going to be playing the role of the homeless person whilst my husband comes along as a witness and buys me a drink. I think it is important to think about the homeless at Christmas time.
Mal enters, Mel is sat on a bench with a quilt around her.
Mal looks at Mel without taking his eyes away.
Mel — What you looking at?
Mal — The Lord spoke to me, He told me you needed help.
Mel — Good for you. Sounds like you need the help mate.
Mal — O.k maybe I’m wrong.
Mel — Well, I can’t understand what you’re saying.
Mal — Look, can I just buy you a warm drink and something to eat?
Mel — Well actually I wouldn’t mind a 12 inch pizza, chips, garlic bread and a pint of lager.
Mal — Can I sit next to you?
(sitting next to Mel)
Mel — You can sit where you like. Why not. You’ve just spent your money on some food for me. Don’t expect me to speak to you though.
Mal — Look, I just want to share my faith with you.
Mel — And you want me to become a born again Christian right?
Mal — Oh, that was just a hope. Of course, you don’t have to become a born again Christian. You have a choice.
Mel — What happens if I decide to become one?
Mal — We can talk about that later.
Mel — (turns to exit) See ya.
Mal — (grabs Mel’s arm) Wait a minute! That doesn’t mean
you have to become one! You have free will.
Mel — What does God want me for?
Mal — He has a plan for your life. He’s going to save you and give you new life in Him.
Mel — (turns to exit) I’ve heard all this before. Those Christian friends of yours were here a couple of weeks back.
Mal — (grabs Mel’s arm) Get back here. Listen, if you don’t hear my words then…
Mel — Then I’ll die and go to hell right?
