A Parable in Mime
Luke 15:20-24
Drama
by Arley K. Fadness

Setup: The following characters are in simple clown face makeup. 

Characters:
Father Clown
Elder Son Clown
Younger Son Clown – (spiffy at first, then comes back a hobo clown) 

(Soft circus music in background)

The Action:

Father Clown comes in on stage, busies himself with little tasks around the room.

Elder Son Clown comes in and talks to Father Clown. Elder Son Clown receives a list with detailed instructions for work around the room. He gets busy doing the tasks.

Younger Son Clown comes in receives a similar list and does a task or two but then begins to daydream. He displays a detached look while unenthusiastically continuing to work.

Father Clown gently touches him and reminds him…

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