Director's Notes:

It is very difficult in today's world to have peace, right? Actually, it's only difficult if we try to have peace on our own power. We need to continue to pray and trust and rely on the Holy Spirit who gives peace - peace beyond understanding.

By the way, I know there are 5 actors here. Don't panic. The drama is still relatively short and easy to memorize :)

Cast:

Dave: A Dad who just got laid off

Melinda: Dave's wife

Amanda: Dave's teenage daughter

Adam: Amanda's boyfriend

Kaitlin: Dave's youngest daughter.

Props:

A briefcase

Remote control

Videotape (or cassette tape) with some news footage of Iraq war.

Setting:

Family Room

(LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE)

(Dave comes walking in from a day at work. Briefcase in hand…)

Dave: Oh man. What an awful day. Laid off. I can’t believe it. I thought I …