The Cure-Drama Skit

The Cure-Drama Skit

Themes: Healing past hurts; judging others; supporting one another; mentoring; never too old or young to learn something new; reaching out to help others; hiding behind masks; exposing sin; redemption
Categories: Women's Ministry, Personal, Friendship, Topical, Sin, Life Situations 
Summary:

Dr. Chase, a hot shot young doctor, implies that her colleague, Dr. Nora, may be too old to continue to practice medicine. But when the Administrator finds fault with some recent case files, the finger seems to be pointed in Dr. Chase's direction.  It seems Dr. Chase was so eager to cure the symptoms, she often overlooked the underlying cause of the symptoms. For instance, what should have been a simple prescription for Mother-in-Law-itis (when the mother-in-law overstays her welcome) turned into a trip to a heart specialist, a bone doctor and enrollment in an anger management program.  It seems "book smarts" isn't the same as life experience, and sometimes you have to look past the symptoms in order to find the cure.  Therfore, the Administrator assigns Dr. Nora to a be a medical mentor for Dr. Chase to help teach her what the medical books can't.  However, both doctors realize they have a lot to learn when a friend of Dr. Nora's shows up for an exam and is diagnosed with a terminal illness called Mask disease: hiding behind a mask so others won't find out about your past or who you really are. In the end, both doctors wonder why it took them so long to find a cure for the disease and speculate on whether or not it's too late to help Dr. Nora's friend.  

This skit uses the medical field as a metaphor for sin and spiritual healing.  It reminds us that we all have problems, we all need each other, and that spiritual healing can only happen if we are open and honest with ourselves and others.

 
 
Style: Comedy/Drama

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Characters: 4 (3 Female, 1 Neutral)
Length: 8-10 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Dr. Chase:

Okay, I admit it, I messed up once or twice.  What's the point here? Does this mean I'm a bad doctor?

Admin:

Not at all.  The point here is that you've got plenty of "book smarts" but not much life experience.  Dr. Nora has lots of experience. 

Dr. Nora:

(a bit insulted) Hey!

Admin:

You know what I mean.  Sometimes you have to look past the symptoms to find the cure. Experience teaches you that.

Dr. Chase:

You lost me. 

Dr. Nora:

It means things aren't always as they seem, and books can't tell you everything you need to know.  In some cases, there's an underlying cause behind the symptoms, and you have to find out what that is before the symptoms make any sense.  It's not always cut and dry.

Admin:

You're a good doctor, Dr. Chase but to be a great doctor, you need experience too.  Experience can be a great teacher.

Dr. Chase:

So, what are you saying?

Admin:

I'm saying I think it would be a good idea if you had a mentor for awhile.  Someone like Dr. Nora who could help you look past the symptoms. 

Dr. Chase:

You want us to work together?

Admin:

Dr. Nora has a lot of wisdom, and you have a fresh perspective.  I think it would be good for both of you; you could teach each other a lot.

Dr. Chase:

I thought I learned everything I needed to know in medical school.

Dr. Nora:

If there's one thing I've learned through all my years of experience, (gives Admin a teasing look) it's that you never stop learning.  You're never too old or too young to learn more. So, what do you say, Dr. Chase?  Ready to teach me some lessons?

Dr. Chase:

(joking) Yeah, I'm pretty sure I can teach you a thing or two.

Admin:

Good, you two can start right now.  There's a patient waiting in Room 15.  Her name is Jan Smitt.

Dr. Nora:

Did you say Jan Smitt? 

Admin:

Yeah.  Why, do you know her?

Dr. Nora:

She's a friend.  She teaches at the same school as my daughter.   (takes the file from Admin) Come on, kid; you can watch the old lady in action. 

Dr. Chase:

Live and learn, right?

Dr. Nora:

Something like that.