The Elevator
Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42
Drama
by Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Christians are to proclaim the gospel to others, but aren't always faithful to do that. We miss the opportunities set before us.

Summary: Sam and Nancy are in love. Both are Christians but haven't told the other. The elevator on which they are riding gets stuck and may crash. Here is an opportunity to tell the other but they miss it.

Playing Time: 7 minutes

Setting: An elevator in a high rise

Props: None

Costumes: Contemporary, casual

Time: The present

Cast:
GEORGE
SAM -- his friend
WOMAN -- passenger
NANCY -- Sam's girl
DARLENE -- Nancy's friend

GEORGE: (ENTERS ALONG WITH SAM, TALKING AS THEY RUN FOR THE ELEVATOR) Hurry, let's catch this elevator.

SAM: C'mon, I'll hold it.

GEORGE: (IN THE ELEVATOR) Well, you have to tell her, you know.

SAM: Yes, I guess I do. But, how?…

CCS Publishing Company, Inc, 57 Vignettes For Cycle A, by Robert F. Crowley