Payday
Matthew 20:1-16
Drama
by Robert F. Crowley

Theme: God's generosity to all.

Summary: Two workers get their pay. One worked a full eight hours, the other only one hour. The owner paid them both a full day's wage. The worker who worked all day is upset with the owner and wants to take it to court.

Playing Time: 4 minutes

Setting: A factory

Props: Pay receipts

Costumes:
Marge, Susan -- work clothes
Mr. Jones -- suit

Time: The present

Cast:
Jones -- the owner of a small industrial plant
Marge -- a worker
Susan -- a worker

JONES: (ENTERS WITH MARGE) Here, let me sign that receipt from your agency.

MARGE: Hey, Mr. Jones, is there any chance for permanent work here?

JONES: There might be for you. You're a good worker. But you have to put your application in.

MARGE: Okay, I'll do that.

JONES: (HANDING MARGE THE RECEIPT) I'll kee…

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