We Are Family-Drama Skit

We Are Family-Drama Skit

Themes: Families, what it means to be a family
Categories: Family 
Summary:

Using the letters that spell out the word "family," one group of family members recounts what being a family means to them.  F is for "firsts" - first words, first steps, first time you get the keys to the car etc. A is for "adjustments" families have to make when things don't go according to plan, like your son not being athletic or mom having to go back to work. M is for "memories" - favorite family trips, pets, and holidays. I is for "ideals" -  the values we want to pass on to children. For instance, "Everything in moderation," or "Treat others the way you want to be treated." L stands for "love" - unconditional love, like when your grandson burns holes in your new carpet. Y is for all the "years" families have together.  A main point is that while all families look and act differently, it's nice to be surrounded by people who love, support and care about each other above all else. 

 
 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 7 (3 Male, 3 Female, 1 Neutral)
Length: 5-8 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: The stage is bare. 

As the scene opens, the Narrator, who stands to the side of the stage, speaks. 

Narrator:

If you look around, you’ll see them they’re everywhere. You’ll see them playing in the park, eating in a restaurant, attending a concert, praying inside a church, or shopping in a store.  They’ve been around since the beginning of time.

 

Most of us have one, in some form or another. They come in all shapes and sizes and in various colors, and although there are millions of them, not one of them is the same. 

 

What is this mysterious creature? Why, a family of course.

The characters enter and spread across the stage, forming a line in this order: Mom, Dad, Son, Daughter, Grandpa, and Grandma. In each of the characters hands they are holding a large paper—one side of the paper is blank, and on the other side are individual letters that spell out the word
F-A-M-I-L-Y.  Mom holds the F, Dad holds the A, Son holds the M, Daughter holds the I, Grandpa holds the L, and Grandma holds the Y.  As the characters enter, the blank side of the paper is what should be seen by the audience. At the appropriate time, each character will turn their paper over, gradually revealing the word “family.”

Narrator:

Although all families look different, they have many things in common.  So, what are these qualities that each family shares? Maybe the key is in the word family itself.  

Mom turns her letter over

Narrator:

“F” is for all the firsts.

Mom:

Like the first time you felt your baby kick inside you; and the first of many, many, many trips to the bathroom during your pregnancy!

Grandma:

The first time you held your grandchild in your arms.

Dad:

The first time you changed a dirty diaper, then realized you put it on backwards. 

Grandpa:

Watching your grandson take his first steps.

Mom:

(smiles sweetly) The first time you heard your child say “ma ma.

Dad:

Which was weeks after his first words (smiling proudly):  “da da.”

Mom:

Trying to hold back the tears on the first day of school.

Son:

The first time you discovered you were going to have a little sister…then praying it would be a little brother instead.

Daughter:

The first time you baked cookies with your mom.

Son:

(excited) The first time you got the keys to the family car.   

Grandpa:

The first time you saw your granddaughter all dressed up for the school dance.    

Grandma:

The first time your grown daughter admits you weren’t so dumb after all.

Daughter:

(dreamily) Your first crush.

Mom:

And a first heartbreak.

Narrator:

And the list of “firsts” goes on. (pause)  Next comes letter “A”…

Dad turns his letter over

Narrator:

Which is for adjustments: all the ones families have to make when things don’t go exactly as they’d planned.   

Dad:

Like when your son says he hates hockey, even though you hoped he’d go to college on a hockey scholarship….just like you did.

Mom:

Or the daughter you once dressed in frills and lace comes home wearing all black, and you desperately hope it’s just a phase she’s going through.

Grandpa:

Becoming forgetful and not remembering what you said just a minute ago.

Daughter:

Finding out you need glasses and braces all in the same year!

Grandpa:

Becoming forgetful and not remembering what you said just a minute ago.

Grandma:

Babysitting your grandkids after school because your daughter has to go back to work when her husband is laid off from his job.

Son:

Having to admit you’ll never be the star athlete you’d hoped to be.

Dad:

Feeling insecure about not being able to provide for your family, as well as being jealous of all the hours your wife is spending with her handsome new boss.

Daughter:

Forgiving your brother for dating your arch nemesis.

Mom:

Wondering how you’re going to attend the school play and give a presentation to your most important clients on the same afternoon.

Son:

Telling your parents you accidentally put a dent in their brand new car.

Grandma:

Realizing its best to give advice only when you’re asked.

Grandpa:

Becoming forgetful and….what was the question again?

Narrator:

(clearing his throat)  Moving on to letter “M.”

Son turns his letter over

Narrator:

“M” is for memories, both good and bad.

Son:

Like the time my sister was trying to impress one of the male lifeguards by diving off the high dive at the pool—except that she lost her balance at the end of the board and did a complete belly flop instead! (looking at Daughter, laughing)

Daughter:

(staring angrily at the Son) Oh yeah?  Well at least I didn’t set my hair on fire in front of the whole chemistry class.

Son:

Hey, that Bunsen burner was defective! 

Daughter:

Just like your brain!

Mom:

(looking to Dad) This reminds me of all the driving vacations we took.  Remember?

Dad:

(looking to Mom) You mean when they’d sit in the back seat and argue back and forth the whole way?

Mom:

(mocking her children) “Stop touching me!”

Dad:

(also mocking the kids)I’m not touching you.  Stay on your side!”

Mom:

I’m on my side!  You stay on your side! Quit looking at me!”

Dad:

I’m not looking you.”

Mom:

Mom, he’s looking at me!”  And on it went…the whole way. 

Dad:

Until we bought the mini-van.

Mom:

I loved the mini-van!

Grandpa:

(looking to Grandma) I wish they would have had mini-vans back in our day.