A Trialogue For Pentecost

(The man and the woman are seated in the audience near the front, one to the right, one to the left of the leader, who is standing, facing the audience. Leader reads Acts 2:1-13. When finished, he or she makes preparatory small actions as if about to teach or speak.)

Man: (Stands in place looking a bit awkward but determined) Uh, say, is it all right to ask a question?

Leader: (Shocked) On Pentecost? (Incredulous) Just when I'm about to begin? (Trying to recover) Well, well, let's see -

Man: (Smiling) You don't think I'm drunk, do you?

Leader: (Flustered) Oh, no, no. It's that - well, asking questions before - well - it just isn't done - not often, anyway. (Clears his throat, makes a brave effort to cope) But why not? Ask your question!

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