Life Construction - Foundation © Theme:
Three ladies are setting out to build a house, and they find that the most important component is one which isn’t even visible when the house is completed. This drama speaks of the importance of a firm foundation, and by reference talks of the importance of having the firm foundation of God in our lives. A fun sketch with a strong message, great for women’s retreats of functions. This sketch is one of a series of four in the “Life Construction” series, the others being: Life Construction – Renovation Life Construction – One Brick At A Time Life Construction – Putting On Safety Equipment
Bible Reference:
Matthew 7:25, Luke 6:48-49
Cast:
3 women, any age Julie, the more “all-together” construction worker Veronica, not at all so much “all-together” Marsha, the one who the other two play off
Set:
bare, could have scaffolding to look like a construction job site
Lighting, sound:
standard
Costumes:
actors dressed as construction workers
Props:
house plans, hard hats, tool belts and other related props
Time:
10
Script: Julie comes on stage carrying building plans, examines plans, looks around after a few seconds Veronica and Martha come on stage, talking Martha:
So my friend Doris she says, “What are you women thinking, expecting you can just go out and like build a house, no experience or anything?”
Veronica:
Ya, a lot Doris knows, I mean she can’t even give a pedicure or anything!
Martha, confused: “Pedicure”? Veronica:
Yeh, pedicure, like . . nails . . in case you didn’t know, you use nails in building a house. . . I read that in Better Homes and Gardens! . . (looks at her nails, thinks) . . Not real sure how you use nails in building houses though actually.
Martha:
Uhhhh, anyhow . . . (sees Julie) . . Oh look there’s Julie, hi Julie!
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Julie:
Hi Martha, Veronica.
Veronica:
So Julie, all ready to start building the house?
Julie:
Well, no, not ready to start yet. . . I was looking through the plans, trying to decide where to start.
Veronica:
Plans?
Julie:
Well, yes, I got these plans from the architect.
Veronica:
Architect? . . . . What is an architect?
Julie:
Well, an architect draws up plans for buildings.
Veronica:
Likely you mean an artist Julie. . . It’s artists that draw stuff.
Julie, shows drawings to Veronica: No, see these are called architect’s drawings. Veronica, looks at drawings: I have to say I prefer landscapes and mountains and animals in my drawings. Not to be negative Julie, but I can hardly make out what that is a drawing of . . . maybe the artist’s concept of geese flying in a thunder storm maybe. Julie, getting annoyed: It is a house! Veronica, looks at drawings, turns upside down, on side, thinks: Hey if you say so, I mean who am I to criticize somebody’s attempt at art? Martha:
So when do we start building?
Julie:
Just as soon as we figure out these drawings.
Veronica:
My best advice Martha is don’t hold your breath Martha, that drawing could take weeks to figure out, if ever.
Martha, looking at scaffolding: What is this? Julie:
That’s scaffolding . . . It’s what the workers walk on when building the house.
Veronica, looks at scaffolding, scratches head: Workers walk up there when they could as easy be walking on the ground huh? . . Life Construction - Foundation © ©Copyright DramaShare® 2010
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My best guess is that sucker was dreamed up by the same dude that figured that was a house he drew in that picture, am I right? Martha, trying to ignore Veronica: So what do we build first? Julie, confused: Well, what would we build first Martha? . . . You always start with the foundation. Veronica:
You know, Julie, that’s what’s wrong with society today! . . . Always tied to tradition. . . I mean why not try thinking outside the box, maybe build the roof first. . . or maybe paint the house first.
Martha:
That could be tough Veronica, painting before the house is built . . . Next thing we know is you want the lumber painted before it’s delivered to the job site.
Veronica, slaps Martha’s back: I like how you think Martha, well done. Julie, looks at Veronica, unbelieving: Uhhhh ya! . . Anyhow, let’s get started with the foundation. Martha:
Let us know what you want us to do. . . What’s first?
Julie:
First comes the footings.
Martha:
Footings? . . What’s that?
Julie:
That’s what the house rests on.
Veronica:
And when the house isn’t resting, where is it?
Martha:
I think Julie means that the footing is what the house sits on.
Veronica:
Well a house always sits doesn’t it? . . . I mean can you imagine if you are in the house having breakfast and all of a sudden the house like stands up? . . . I tell ya, Rice Krispies all over the floor!
Martha:
Maybe we oughta get started with the foundation huh Julie?
Julie:
You are right Martha, the foundation is the most important component in the whole house.
Veronica:
So if the foundation is the most important thing then you keep it in the living room where everyone can see it, am I right?
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Julie:
No actually the foundation is under the dirt where no one can see it.
Veronica:
Let me get this straight here . . . You are trying to tell me that the most important part of the house no one can see?
Martha:
I guess the fact is that a foundation isn’t for its good looks; it’s to make the house firm, strong and reliable.
Julie:
You are so right Martha! . . We need to dig down deep to where the soil is firm and build there.
Veronica:
That’s just silly and wrong is what! . . (points off stage) . . See that nice sandy area over there, that’s a great place to build, and no digging or anything.
Julie:
And first strong wind that comes along the house folds up and is destroyed.
Veronica:
This construction foundation thingie is hard work!
Marsha:
Well, it’s like life I guess, if you want a good life it takes a good foundation.
lights out
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