Pretty Woman at the Well-Drama Skit

Pretty Woman at the Well-Drama Skit

Themes: The woman at the well; unconditional love; eternal life; living water; melodrama
Categories: With God, Valentine's Day, Topical, God/Satan, Bible Characters, Women's Ministry 
Summary:

This fun, light-hearted melodrama tells the story of the Woman at the Well in a completely new and different way, while at the same time keeping the original theme of acceptance, eternal salvation and love. We first meet our "pretty Woman" as she's drawing water from the well under the hot rays of the midday sun.  Under the ever watchful eye of  the handsome and suave Devil, the Woman is reminded of her "shady" past.  Just as she dreams of her Prince Charming, Jesus appears, although he confesses, "Technically I'm a king - King of Kings."  And so begins what the woman thinks is a "love triangle" - the Prince of Darkness vs. the King of Kings.  However, when Jesus offers her a drink of living water, the woman has no idea what he's referring to. She thinks he's there to be her future husband.  When Jesus reveals he is the Messiah, the Woman is embarrassed and is ready to leave, until Jesus tells her that what he has to offer "is better than any husband."  While the Devil doesn't give up easily, he is no match for the great I Am, and in the end, the Devil's plans are "foiled again!"

 
Notes:

This skit is presented in a fun, light-hearted way and has opportunity for audience participation and sound effects if desired but they are completely optional.  If you aren't familiar with melodrama, this type of skit contains silly humor, physical "antics," audience participation and over the top "drama."  These kinds of skits are not meant to be offensive or insensitive, but are simply played for humor that tells a lesson in an unusual way.  The sound effects and music are not included with the purchase of this skit.

 
Style: Comedy

$10.00
Add to cart

Characters: 3 (2 Male, 1 Female)
Length: 8-10 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: A gathering place in the middle of town. The set can be as simple or elaborate as you wish, however, there should be something to resemble a water well on stage.

As the scene opens, a pretty peasant Woman enters with a bucket in her hands. She goes to the well and attempts to draw some water. Optional: The music to “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison plays as the Woman enters.   Also, at various places in the skit signs can be held up giving the audience “directions” on how to participate, such as “Boo,” “Cheer,” etc.

Woman:

(wiping her brow as she brings up her bucket, fanning herself) I’m soooo hot!

Devil enters dressed in all black attire. He is suave and charming.

Devil:

(in a deep voice) You sure are, babe!

Woman:

(startled, a bit frightened) Oh, it’s you!

Sinister music plays “Dun dun dun daaaaaa!”

Devil:

What’s the matter doll?  You never seen a handsome devil like me before?

Optional: The audience boos and hisses.

Woman:

(shocked at Devil’s audacity) Seen you?  You’re the reason I have to come here in the middle of the day when the sun is hotter than blue blazes!

Devil:

(laughs evilly) Sweat becomes you, my dear.  Besides, you’re life was boring until the day you met me.  I gave you excitement and adventure.

Woman:

You gave me a reputation.

Devil:

I gave you what you wanted.

Woman:

I never wanted this – to be shunned at the well, everyone pointing at me, laughing and whispering. 

Devil:

Those other women are just jealous, my dear. 

Woman:

Jealous of what: my natural tan?  

Devil:

Why, you’re beauty, of course.  Although, you do seem to be wilting a bit under the midday sun.  (reaches into a coat pocket) Might I offer you some…

Woman:

(interrupting) No, thank you! I’m not interested in anything else you have to offer me.  You’ve done quite enough already. 

Devil:

Have it your way my dear. But someday…

Woman:

(interrupts again, dramatically breaking out into song) “Some day my prince will come!”

Jesus quickly enters with hands on his hips.  He is smiling, dressed in all white.

Jesus:

Did someone say “prince?”

Optional: The audience claps and shouts accolades.

Devil:

(whining, stomps his foot like a little kid) No! Not you again!  You’re gonna ruin everything!

Woman:

(ignoring Devil, obviously interested) Hello handsome!

Jesus:

(also ignoring Devil) Hello beautiful maiden. 

Woman:

(blushing like a school girl, speaks to Devil) He said I was beautiful

Devil:

Don’t listen to him.  He’s nothing but a liar.

Woman:

(defensive) But I am too beautiful!

Devil:

No, I mean he’s no prince!

Woman:

(suddenly concerned, speaks to Jesus) I hate to ask this but he’s right (indicating Devil), I’ve been burned before, so I need to know: are you a real prince?

Jesus:

Well technically…

Devil:

Aha!  He admits he isn’t a prince.  I told you doll, I’m the only prince that’s ever going to come for you.  (makes a “macho” pose) The Prince of Darkness is all yours!

Optional: Audience boos

Jesus:

(ignores Devil) Technically I’m a king.  I’ve actually been called the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 

Woman:

(sighs heavily) Dreamy!

Devil:

(under his breath) Show off.

Jesus:

Young lady, I was wondering…

Woman:

(to Devil) He thinks I’m young and beautiful!

Devil:

Wait til he gets to know you.

Jesus:

…If you would be so kind as to give me a drink of your water?

Devil:

(to Jesus) Aha!

Woman:

(to Devil) “Aha” what?

Devil:

(to Jesus, accusatory) How dare you ask this woman for a drink of water!

Woman:

What’s wrong with that?  (to Jesus) I’d be only too happy to oblige you kind sir. (she starts to give him a drink)

Devil:

I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

Woman:

Why not?

Devil:

Because he’s a…(pause) he’s a…(pause) he’s a JEW! (said with strong emphasis)

Jesus & Woman:

(in unison) God bless you!

Optional: a “rimshot” drum noise is heard ("ba dum bump thunk!")

Devil:

(to Woman) Not “achoo,” a “JEW!”

Optional: sinister music plays

Woman:

(gasps, and covers her mouth with her hand) Oh! (stumbles back a step or two, shaken) Sir, how can you possibly ask me, a Samaritan, for a drink when you are a Jew? 

Devil:

(disgusted) Yes, Jesus, how could you?  Everyone knows Jews do not even associate with Samaritans, let alone drink after them!

Woman:

(disappointed) There goes my fairy tale ending.

Jesus:

(to Woman, looking in her eyes) “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

Devil and Woman:

(look at each other and speak in unison) Huh?

Devil:

(shrugs his shoulders) Don’t ask me; he’s speaking jibberish again!

Woman:

Sir, can I ask you a question?

Jesus:

You may.  What is it?

Woman:

It’s “an expression of inquiry that calls for a reply.”

Optional: Audience groans.

Woman:

Sir, you have nothing to draw your water with and the well is deep.  How will you get this living water?

Devil:

It doesn’t matter, there’s no such thing as living water. 

Jesus:

Oh, but there is. (stares deep into Devil’s Eyes) And you know it.  

Devil:

(Devil screams, puts his hands to his eyes as if burned)  My eyes!

Jesus:

(to Woman) “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.” 

Woman:

(looks at Jesus in confusion, then as realization begins to dawn, she smiles wide) Oh, I get it!

Devil:

(suddenly worried) You do?

Woman:

I’m being punk’d aren’t I? (looks around) Okay guys, great joke!  Abraham, Jacob, you can come out now.  (shaking her head) Living water….right.  (hits herself in the head) I can’t believe I fell for it!

Devil sighs in relief

Devil:

(laughs in a nervous way) Of course, living water, how ridiculous!

Woman:

Never thirst again…now, that’s a good one!

Jesus:

The water I give will “become a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Devil:

Eternal life…(continues to laugh hysterically)…never heard of it!  (immediately stops laughing and grabs Woman’s arm to go)  So let’s go then.  Step away from the crazy man.

Woman:

(pulls away from Devil) Wait!

Devil:

You’re not really buying into this are you? (talks in a low voice so Jesus can’t hear) The man is obviously insane!  Now let’s get out of here before any more crazies show up.

Woman:

(To Devil) No. (to Jesus) I think I’d like to have some of this living water. 

Devil:

(becoming agitated) No, no, NO!  What are you doing?

Woman:

Look, the man says I’ll never be thirsty again if I drink his water, and between you and me, this trek into town every day is no picnic.  

Devil:

But he’s lying! He’s crazy, I tell you!