Those Bothersome Do’s and Don’ts
Drama
by Sarah Walton Miller

This skit may easily be read instead of memorized. In that case, rehearse it well so the lines will sound natural and spontaneous instead of stilted and draggy. The subject is God’s commandments: those given to Moses on Sinai and the two Jesus left for us. Cast: four boys, four girls and a man with a good deep voice offstage unseen. In the beginning the eight are scattered around the playing area, using whatever levels and other physical things you wish. They may move freely as they speak. Props: statuette [African or Oriental], small green branch, stuffed animal toy.

VOICE: I am the Lord your God. You may not worship any other God besides me.

MALE 1: Uh-oh! Here He goes again! I think we’re in for some do’s and don’ts.

FEMALE 1: [impatiently] Oh, who cares anyway?

FEMALE 2: [stage whisper] Yo…

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