set in a modern setting |
The Woman at the Well }Characters: Jesus frumpy woman- totally NOT cool Disciples (several) townspeople (rest of class) Props water bottle frumpy clothes Jesus beard (Jesus & disciples jog in, looking hot & tired.) Jesus: I’m tired. I’m gonna sit down. You guys go to town for food. (Disciples leave. Jesus sits down by the water bottle & the woman.) Jesus: Give me a drink. Woman: Huh? Who me? You talking to me? Jesus: If you knew who was asking you, you would ask ME for a drink of living water. Woman: You don’t even have a water bottle. Where are you going to get living water? Jesus: If you drink this water (point at the water bottle) you’ll be thirsty again. Whoever drinks the water I give, will never be thirsty again. Woman: Hey, cool! Give me your water so I won’t be thirsty or have to keep carrying around this stupid water bottle any more. Jesus: Go get your husband & come back. Woman: Uh… I don’t have a husband. Jesus: You’re right! You actually have had 5 husbands, and the guy you live with isn’t your husband. Woman: Whoa! You must be able to read my mind! How’d you do that? Jesus: I am the savior. (The disciples come back) Disciples: Why is He talking to HER????? Woman: (shouting into the distance) Hey, you guys! Come over here! You’ll never believe who I found! (Townspeople enter.) Woman: This guy knows everything. He’s the savior! Townspeople: (falling to their knees) Wow! |