A Whale of a Tale-Puppet Skit

A Whale of a Tale-Puppet Skit

Themes: Jonah & the whale, obedience, running away from your problems
Categories: Personal, Children, Life Situations, Topical, Bible Characters 
Summary:

John has to go to the dentist but he doesn't want to, so he decides to run away.  Two friends remind him of what happened to a guy named Jonah when he tried to run away from his problems.  Suddenly, after stopping to rest, John finds himself transported to a boat in the midst of a storm, and the next thing he knows, he's been eaten by a whale.  Will he be like Jonah and find a way out or will he be trapped in the belly of the whale forever?

 
 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 6 (4 Male, 2 Female)
One of the male characters could be gender neutral.
Length: 5-8 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting:            As the skit opens, Liza and Meg are on stage talking 

Liza:                What did you get Theresa for her birthday? 

Meg:                I got her that piano charm to go on her silver bracelet.  

Liza:                She'll love that!  She's been eyeing it for months. 

Meg:                I know.  Are you going to her party? 

Liza:                Yeah, but I don't know how much longer I can keep the party a secret.  I almost let it slip again yesterday.  

Meg:                Liza! 

Liza:                I can't help it I'm excited! 

Meg:                Me too but you can't tell her.  It will ruin the surprise. 

Liza:                Luckily it's only another day away.  I think I can hold out until then.  (looks off to the side .behind. Meg)  That's weird. 

Meg:                What? 

Liza:                John is running. 

Meg:                What's so weird about that? 

Liza:                He's running really fast. 

Meg:                (turns to look) That is fast!  Where do you think he's going? 

Liza:                It looks like he's coming this way.  (pause) I think he's headed right for us. 

Meg:                Does he see us?  

Liza:                He's not getting out of the way.  

Meg:                (turns to look at Liza) Surely, he'll see us. 

Liza:                Look out! 

(John enters really fast and plows right into Meg, which causes her to fall into Liza'they all three fall down & commotion is heard backstage) 

John:               (enters) I'm really sorry.  Here, let me help you up. (he helps Meg) 

Meg:                (enters, angry) What is wrong with you?  Didn't you see us? 

John:               I'm really sorry.  I guess I was in a hurry. 

Liza:                (from backstage) Excuse me, I could use a little help here! 

John:               Oops!  Sorry.  (he helps her up)  Are you okay? 

Liza:                (enters) What is your problem?  Were you raised in a barn or something? 

John:               I must not have been paying attention. 

Liza:                You think? 

John:               I was just trying to get out of the house. 

Meg:                Why in such a big hurry? 

John:               I have a cavity and my mom told me I had to go to the dentist today but I don't want to.  

Meg:                So, you were running away? 

John:               Yeah.  If my mom can't find me, then I can't go to the dentist.  

Liza:                Doesn't that seem a little childish? 

John:               Have you ever been to the dentist?   I'd rather do anything than go to the dentist! 

Meg:                You know, if you don't get that cavity filled it's going to get worse. 

John:               I don't care.  I'm not going!