DRAMA - FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, YEAR C
Bible reference: Colossians 3:12-17
PUT ON LOVE
CHARACTERS:
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Madam who is wearing an elegant dressing gown, Jeeves who is dressed as a butler
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PROPS:
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Elegant looking chair for Madam to sit on.
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MADAM:
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(Calling impatiently from chair) Jeeves! Jeeves! Where is that dratted man?
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JEEVES: (Entering) Yes, Madam? You bellowed?
MADAM: (Annoyed) Yes I did, have you laid out my clothes for today?
JEEVES: Yes, Madam, they're all ready and waiting.
MADAM: (Irritably) I hope you're not expecting me to wear love again.
JEEVES: Actually, Madam, I'm afraid I am.
MADAM: (Gets up and paces) Well, I wanted to wear impatience today.
JEEVES:
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(Rolling eyes) Yes, Madam, I can see that, but you've been wearing it a lot lately so I sent it to the cleaners. Anyway, you're supposed to put on love every day.
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MADAM:
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(Frustrated) Look, I can't be expected to wear love all the time. Couldn't I wear something else for a change? What about the jealousy ensemble?
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JEEVES: Green is definitely not Madam's colour.
MADAM: Pride?
JEEVES: Makes your nose look rather . . . stuck up.
MADAM: Anger?
JEEVES: The red makes your face go blotchy.
MADAM: Hatred?
JEEVES: (Shaking head) Doesn't do a thing for you.
MADAM: Not even a teeny weeny touch of dislike or unkindness?
JEEVES: (Patiently) They'll clash with the love.
MADAM: (Sitting down petulantly) But it's such a demanding outfit to wear!
JEEVES:
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(Flattering her) I know, Madam, but it looks so good on you. It really does bring out all your best features.
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MADAM: (Pleased and flattered) You think so?
JEEVES: I know so. Ask anybody, love really suits you.
MADAM:
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(Still doubtful) You don't think people will get bored seeing me wear the same old thing day after day?
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JEEVES:
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No, Madam, I'm sure they look forward to seeing you wearing it. (To audience) I know I certainly do.
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MADAM: They do?
JEEVES:
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(Trying to tempt her) Yes, Madam, and it comes with all those lovely accessories: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and forgiveness.
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MADAM:
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(Thoughtfully) Yes, it does, doesn't it.
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JEEVES:
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The whole outfit really makes for a rather stunning effect.
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MADAM:
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(Still doubtful) You don't think it's too much?
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JEEVES:
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(Through gritted teeth) No, Madam. (Encouragingly) Just think of the effect it'll have on others.
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MADAM:
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Maybe you're right. (Stands) Very well, I will put on love today. (Jeeves turns towards audience, clasps hands together, looks up and mouths 'thankyou') What was that?
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JEEVES:
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Nothing, Madam. Now let's get you dressed. (Starts guiding her off stage)
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MADAM:
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Why all the rush, you silly man?
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JEEVES:
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(Guiding her off) The sooner we you get into that outfit, the better!
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(Both exit)
© Verena Johnson 2000
Permission is given for the owner of this disk to make sufficient copies of the script for their group or congregation, for rehearsal and performance purposes only.
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