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SAMPLE SCRIPT - Thy Kingdom Comes

Scene 2 – The Apprentice.

Fury: -- I am so sick and tired of hearing the same lie over and over again. There is no New Kingdom, we’re stuck here in Humanity. The King’s dead. He can’t help us.

Gloomy -- Of course He can’t help us because we killed Him. (Cries) And what a horrible day that was - rain, thunder, lightning…

Passion: -- Really? It rained? All I remember is the big crowds and the hot guys.

Apathy: -- Is that all you think about, Passion?

Passion: -- At least I went, Apathy. You didn’t even bother to attend.

Apathy: -- I was tired, besides who cares anyway? Nothing ever changes in Humanity.

Fibber: -- It did for me. I made a lot of money that day. I stole The Redeemer’s coat right off his back before they crucified him. Then I sold it to Blackheart.

Fury: -- You liar, you were with me all day. You’re petrified of Blackheart.

Fibber: -- Am not!

Fury: -- Are too!

Fibber: -- Not!

Fury: -- Too! (pause) Hey look guys, is that a body lying over there?

Fibber: -- Yeah! Let’s check it out, maybe someone was murdered. Cool!

Gloomy: -- Murdered, I don’t want to be murdered. Let’s go home, I want to go home.

Apathy: -- I’m with Gloomy, I don’t think we should get involved. The police will haul us down to the jailhouse for questioning. And I need a nap.

Passion: -- You don’t care about anything, do you, Apathy?

Apathy: -- Unlike you, Passion, I can control myself.

Fury: -- Would you two shut up? I can’t stand your little high pitched voices. It’s so irritating.

(All walk over to man)

Gloomy: -- He’s dead. Dead!

Fibber: -- (Take his pulse) No, I think he’s still alive.

Gloomy: -- (Freaks out, and screams) No… he’s been beaten to death, just like my Mother.

Passion: -- (Hugs Gloomy) Calm down, Gloomy. He’s opening his eyes. And oh what fine eyes they are, too.

End sample

The King has been gone for a long time and Blackheart wants to rule the town of Humanity. He has kicked Apprentice out of the castle and beaten him almost to death. Some of the townspeople find Apprentice and learn that he is a son of the King. Apprentice tells them that Pastor Hope's preaching is correct and that he, Apprentice, has the Keys that will guide them back to the Kingdom.

Blackheart overhears and sends his army of imps to thwart the renewed hope growing throughout Humanity.

Characters

Apprentice -- Male
Blackheart -- Male
Passion/Charity -- Female
Fury/Sunny -- Male
Gloomy/Joy -- m/f
Fibber/Honesty -- m/f
Doubt -- m/f
Apathy -- m/f
Discourager -- m/f
Depression -- m/f
Addiction - m/f
Malice -m/f
Ego -m/f
Pastor Hope -- m/f

Most of the characters can be male or female. Adjust the pronouns as necessary.

The stage can be very simple or highly detailed. The three main areas are the Church on one side of the stage, Blackheart’s Castle on the opposite side and the largest area in the center, which is the town of Humanity.

Blackheart appears at the end of several scenes. He can appear at the door of his castle or in a window or balcony for these brief appearances.

The town of Humanity can be suggested with simple props or a whole cityscape with shops, alleys, entrances and exits can be created. The path to the river can lead to behind this set or offstage.

The Invitation (scene 4) should be done in the audience. Real flyers handed out to the congregation members would work nicely. Later in the scene Blackheart’s minions are sent into the audience and during scene 5 they shout their lines from prearranged seats.

Running Time -- 1 hour

A soundtrack for the production is available for only $12.00.

Excellent for Easter, Day of Pentecost or anytime of the year!

All youth?
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Need a play for 5-9 graders?
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The adults want a challenge?
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Or mix it up and use the whole church!