Like A Thief
Matthew 24:36-51
Drama
by Robert F. Crowley

Theme: We can be so heavenly minded that we are no earthly good.

Summary: Minny, a Christian woman, is preparing for bed as a thief enters. She mistakes the thief for Jesus coming back to take her to heaven. Dan, the thief, takes the opportunity to rob her of everything of value in the house.

Playing Time: 4-5 minutes

Setting: A neutral playing area that represents Minny's home, with a screen for the thief to hide behind

Props: A black garbage bag

Costumes:
Minny -- Pajamas, bathrobe, hair curlers
Dan -- all black clothes and black sneakers

Time: The present

Cast:
Minny -- a Christian woman
Dan -- a thief

MINNY: (ENTERS DRESSED FOR BED, HAIR UP IN CURLERS) Why can't he ever check the doors? What is it with this guy? He gets to bed and all he can think about is sleep. I remember how…

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