Description

Being single in a couples world isn’t easy, but we aren’t really alone.
With God already having things planned for us, why would we waste time worrying about it? Being alone, single, believing that God has a plan for your life. We must be open and listen and trust. And while it sounds like defeat we must realize that being alone for life is definitely preferable to making the wrong choice.
Key words: single God’s timing lonely

Cast:     2

• Cheryl a normal person
• Dennis, a not quite normal guy

Bible Reference:    Jeremiah 29:11

Set:      bare

Lighting:        standard

  Sound:     wireless mics if available

Song:     none

SFX:       none

Costumes:      Cheryl normal leisure clothing, Dennis loud shirt and pants

Props:      none

Special Instructions:   none

  Time:     12

Sample of script:

Scene opens as Dennis is sitting on the floor at center stage. Cheryl enters stage right.

Cheryl:  Hi Dennis! What are you doing?

Dennis, very depressed: Huh? Oh, hi Cheryl. (Looks at his watch) It’s about 4:30, but then again, I don’t have someone else to verify that.

Cheryl: What? What are you talking about?

Dennis:I mean, I would have thought that apartment was just right, except for the fact that it was called a (emphasizing) bachelor’s suite! (Bursts into tears.)

Cheryl:Dennis, what is going on? You aren’t making any sense at all!

Dennis, looks up at Cheryl, smiles: Has anyone ever told you that your sweater really brings out the red in your eyes?

Cheryl, annoyed: Pardon me?

Dennis, frustrated: Oh, forget it! There is no use!

Cheryl: Could we start this whole conversation over again? Cause you lost me before I even got here!

Dennis: Cheryl, is it me? (Standing nose-to-nose with Cheryl) What’s wrong with me? (more loud) Is it my hair? I’ve dyed it four different colours in one month trying to find what women liked! Is it my car? I thought women loved vintage vehicles!

Cheryl: Vintage? You drive a 1979 Chevette!

Dennis: Would you stay with me please? I am trying to find out (nose-to-nose again) what is wrong with me?

Cheryl, still nose-to-nose and very calm: Well, Dennis, this is just a thought from way out there, but dear, (abruptly yelling into his face), you’re talking too close!

Dennis: If you really feel this is a time to joke, then you can go right ahead. No problem! I just thought you might be a little concerned for your friends’ future, that’s all.

Cheryl: Wait a minute. Are you talking about the fact that you are . . . . , well you know . . . . , single?

As Cheryl says ‘single’, Dennis falls to the ground as if he has been shot.

Dennis, writhing on the floor: You had to say it, didn’t you! Don’t you know how much that hurts?

Cheryl: What? You’re being ridiculous!

Dennis, standing up: Oh am I? Aren’t you just a little bit concerned that you too may never find someone?

Cheryl: What do you mean?

Dennis: Cheryl, darling, come on! I mean that the train that once carried youth is leaving the station and you are not on it!