Description

Camp Follow-You is underway and everything had better be just right! . .
Except that there is a new recruit named Chester Romeo Hunkalunk from Goose Feathers, Iowa who is, well, different.
A five part drama with a military boot camp comedy theme.
In the 1st segment, Day1, “Boot Camp Buddies-Love,” we find out how this group will show their love and support for each other. (John 13:35)
In the 2nd segment Day2, “Boot Camp Buddies-Trust,” we find the importance of trust. (Proverbs 3:5)
In the 3rd segment, Day3, “Boot Camp Buddies-Prayer,” we learn of the place, and the power, of prayer. (James 5:16)
In the 4th segment, Day 4, “Boot Camp Buddies-Obey,” we find out the importance of obeying. (John 14:15)
In the final (5th) segment, Day5, “Boot Camp Buddies-Recap,” the soldiers recap what they have learned.
This is the complete “Boot Camp Buddies” program comprising all segments.
Each segment has a “marching” song written to the theme.

Cast: 6

• 6 (could be male or female, not all are in all segments)
• Hunkalunk, male recruit (a Gomer Pyle type person)
• Adams, female recruit
• Michaels, female, recruit
• Sarge, male, blustery officer
• Lieutenant, female, from headquarters
• Captain, m or f, from headquarters

Bible Reference:

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song:

• “Follow Him” arranged and recorded by DramaShare, users will receive this file from DramaShare. NOTE there are three music files from which to choose, the standard file which will work in most cases, a file with a longer introduction, and also a file “Marching Music” which can be used as interlude or background music.

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• big box for segment 2, chair

Costumes:

• could be military uniforms for all except Hunkalunk

Special Instructions: none

Time: 7 per segment, total 35
(1st segment slightly longer)

Sample of script:

Day 1 – John 13:35, love
This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.
Michaels wanders on stage at parade grounds area, looks around, bored
Adams comes on stage, sees Michaels, walks over

Adams: Hey there, you look lost, are you new here at Camp Follow-You too?

Michaels: For sure am! Name is Toni Michaels . . . sorry I should say . . Private Michaels.

Adams: Private Adams here!

Michaels: I am so excited about being here at boot camp!

Adams: Me too, I’ve been wanting to go to Camp Follow-You like . . forever!

Hunkalunk wanders on stage, wearing beach clothes, no shoes, other actors watch and wonder

Michaels: Uhhh, can we help you?

Hunkalunk: Came out to be part of this here Camp Follow-You thingie.

Michaels: “Camp Follow-You thingie”?

Hunkalunk: Yeppers! . . And like what’s you guy’s’s names?

Adams, proudly: I am . . Private . . .

Hunkalunk: Oh sorry, didn’t realize it was a secret . . (to Michaels) . . And your name is . . . ?

Michaels, proudly: I am . . Private . . .

Hunkalunk: Well I’ll be dogged . . first day at Camp Follow-You and I run into the secret service fellas first thing off the bat!

Michaels: No, you don’t understand, we are . . . private . .

Hunkalunk: Say no more, my lips are sealed is what . . An outright pleasure to make the acquaintance of two of our finest undercover officers, for sure!

Sarge comes on stage, sees the others

Sarge: Hattenchun! Michaels and Adams snap to attention,

Hunkalunk moves to Sarge, slaps him on the back

Hunkalunk: Hey there good buddy, how’s the world treatin’ you today?

Sarge, angry: I beg your pardon, how dare you? . . I am . .