Demon Drop
Mark 1:21-28
Drama
by Robert F. Crowley

Theme: There are evil forces at work trying to destroy all that is good and trying to destroy God's people as well.

Summary: The Dark Lord is angry because a religious demon has failed, but the demon has a plan to trap the Holy One of Israel -- Jesus.

Playing Time: 3 minutes

Setting: The throne room of the Dark Lord

Props: Throne

Costumes: Black hooded robes

Time: The Time of Jesus

Cast:
Dark Lord
Nigith -- his underling
Guards

DARK LORD: Bring in the accused. (TWO GUARDS FORCEFULLY DRAG IN A PITIFUL FORM. IT COWERS IN FRONT OF THE DARK LORD'S THRONE) What are you doing back here?

NIGITH: It's not my fault, my prince.

DARK LORD: When you fail it is always your fault. And you failed, you whimpering, thoughtless sloth.

NIGITH: He sent me back here. I couldn't help it.

DARK LORD: …

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