1-900-MIDLIFE
Drama
by Timothy W. Ayers

Topic: Midlife crisis, aging, introduction to the life of Abraham, faithful living

Characters: 1 doctor, 5 callers offstage on a microphone

Scene: Radio studio or a TV studio with a chair, end table and a telephone

Doctor: Hello, you're on Midlife. How can I help you?

Caller 1: Well, I just turned forty and I was thinking of leaving my wife for two twenty-year-olds. What do you think?

Doctor: I don't think you're wired for 220. Next. Welcome to Midlife.

Caller 2: Hi, Doctor. I listen to your show all the time and, well, I never thought that I'd actually be on it.

Doctor: Surprise, surprise. Here you are. Now, how can I help you?

Caller 2: Well, I've been feeling a little empty lately.

Doctor: Have you tried eating something?

Caller 2: I don't mean in my stomach. It's more in my soul.

Doctor: Continue…

C.S.S. Publishing Company, Living Parables, by Timothy W. Ayers