CharactersDAD: Farmer, father of the prodigal son, kind, generous.TIM: The prodigal son.DELIVERY BOY: with cap (can be same actor as a Bailiff).BAILIFF 1: Wearing navy T-shirt.BAILIFF 2: Wearing navy T-shirt (non-speaking part).Props needed: Toy car, mobile, laptop, nice flamboyant coat/jacket, trainers, credit card, newspaper, chair, binoculars. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Scene 4: The father, younger son, and servants are Jared's Upcoming Speaking Events , Annunciation Activities and Worksheets for Kids , The Religion Teachers most popular resource, The Religion Teachers Parable Worksheet Pack, 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, The Religion Teachers Guide to Lesson Planning. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Duration: 12min Scripture: Luke 15:11-52 Actors: 4-5M Characters DAD: Farmer, father of the prodigal son, kind, generous. /Count 0 Cart SHOP TEACHER RESOURCES. A 17-year-old boy from The Bronx finds himself suddenly in a private school in New Hampshire. To help keep Dramatix online, we would really appreciate a donation. Well constructed and well written, but for me, it wasn't telling a new story or telling an old story in a new way, if that makes sense. /Type /Page After all, it will be mine after youdie. Son: Father, give me the share of Home delivery of course! His father might want him back, but will everyone else? >> [shows empty pockets] I still have no money to buy food. I'd say this play is probably better to see than to read. . A chair facing forward midstage. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; TIM: [Tim shakes his head] Not a penny.BAIL 1: Then we have to take all your stuff instead. out to a farmer. "Glenn Hascall, Station ManagerKJIL/KHYM, Kansas. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Glad I came across the James Quinn (timmy) speech on YouTube at the time I did bc it led to this. >> Ive been working for a week and not been paid. servants. Scene 3: A father sits it sadness with some of his have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed you. Friends: We know, more fool you (laughing). Right! The Parable of the Prodigal Son: A Class Skit Scene 1: A father and his two sons stand in the center of the stage while Jesus narrates the parable. I am cheating here- I was an insider, the brother of Austin in the play and a student at the school. You can give me half your money. endobj May he encounter more people like these characters immediately . When you buy a script or video from us you can show it at any event you like, as long as you're not charging admission to your event. Yes! > eLearning Login My Account Contact Us. is yours. Style: Dramatic. [Dad exits L]TIM: [Enters with laptop under arm. This life got too mundane for my liking, so after having my request fulfilled, I left home with ease. Dramatix (est. {ignores any suggestion of going home} Ill get a job!BAIL 1: [Knocks and enters] I forgot to say, mate. [Tim shakes his head] Have you any money? zG_J#s6dR Ls Servant: Your brother has returned fathers servants. js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; For this son Duration: 12min Scripture: Luke 15:11-52 Actors: 4-5M. Come join in {go home} Yes, I could go home. WEEK 4 : The Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 11 32) I think it takes a lot of courage to admit youre wrong, to say youre in need. 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Unneeded subplots and messy ending lost it two stars, but the relatability I adored. the property that will belong to me. You may remember how he took his share of his fathers money and spent it all. BAIL 1: We are bailiffs. center of the stage while Jesus narrates the parable. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] How are you going to live? [ He holds Tims arms looking at him lovingly] TIM: Dad, thank you for loving me, even though I was so bad.DAD I will always love you, not matter what. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] To audience] I do get fed up with walking everywhere, what can I buy to help with that problem [if needed, mimes steering wheel] {audience a car} Yes the biggest and best car what car shall I buy? CharactersDAD: Farmer, father of the prodigal son, kind, generous.TIM: The prodigal son.DELIVERY BOY: with cap (can be same actor as a Bailiff).BAILIFF 1: Wearing navy T-shirt.BAILIFF 2: Wearing navy T-shirt (non-speaking part).Props needed: Toy car, mobile, laptop, nice flamboyant coat/jacket, trainers, credit card, newspaper, chair, binoculars. I like parties! var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; The life as a servant, at my Fathers home, would be better than this misery. They dont want to know me any more {audience, aaah} You see, I ran out of money {audience, aaah}, so I had to sell the car. A teenager, Jim Quinn, enters from the surrounding dark, looks at the building. Home delivery!SOUND: [A doorbell rings or knock on door]TIM: Wow! This is the life. [he walks towards Tim hears him] Tim. I want to spread my wings [stretches arms out] and fly away [zooms around the stage smiling, arms out] Wheee!DAD: [Imploring] But Tim, where are you going to go? [he gives Tim a phone and exits. Dramatix (est. TYLER limps in, sees all the men of the town waiting for him. [shouts to off stage] My son is home! 4.5/5 stars. Check outThe Religion Teachers Parable Worksheet Pack, which includes thirty-four worksheets to help your students read, reflect, and pray with the parables of Jesus Christ. s01e01 - The Lover - Wong & Winchester. Copyright 2023 Saint Mary's Press. I hear from dozens of ministries around the world every year who utilize scripts made available through this site. Duration: 5minActors: 1N, 2M, 2VOScripture: Luke 15:11-32, CharactersNarratorProdigal Son2 voicesFather. addyf7273c2739a91b36c85d004810de327d = addyf7273c2739a91b36c85d004810de327d + 'sheilahamil' + '.' + 'co' + '.' + 'uk'; His characters, and I would suppose, Shanley, himself are thinkersand so not only do we get these brilliantly crafted characters like Jim, Mr. Hoffman (even the tiny role of Austin! {Takes first suggestion} Yes, I will go there. The father came out to greet him. There were a lot of literary references that I didnt quite understand, but Im excited to read it again in a couple of years and see if I get those better. Younger [to audience] Do you think hell have me back? I very much share Jim's initial dislike of The Wasteland. [Tims runs and they embrace]TIM: Dad, Im so sorry. >> tend to my pigs. That was quick.MAN: Heres your phone, sir. [he exits R] DAD: [Runs after Tim to hug him but he has gone He shouts after him:] Goodbye Tim. Very good, dark academia feels, interesting plot twists. I will go home You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Download Prodigal scripts to perform. "A keen, passionate portrait of the author as a poetry-spouting romantic punk torn between literary dreams and his roots in the Bronx John Patrick Shanley was born in The Bronx, New York City, to a telephone operator mother and a meat-packer father. Hey hey! All rights reserved. All my life I've been young. [He puts on the jacket and trainers excitedly] Im going to have fun fun fun! into that bar, son. Script Narrator: You may remember the story of the prodigal son. 5 0 obj [As he takes each item he gives it to BAIL 2. This school is lost, if you ask me. Why am I always in the wrong? [answers the door]MAN: [holds out a toy car.] Sticky Im going to start shopping! Lets hope hell take me back. Sorry, mate. stand selling various consumable items such as food, drink, and clothing that [Dad exits L]TIM: [Enters with laptop under arm. Prejudiced as I am admittedly, I found this truthful and compelling rendering to be an great insight into the authors integrity. He goes to take Tims jacket]TIM: Not my jacket! But this son of yours comes back after wasting all of your property immediately in your account after redemption. A. Since the play is set in a school, this kind of talk feels even more natural. To audience:] Im here in {insert name of place} This is great. This is what it feels like to be a teenager, or maybe its the art thing. But theyre not. This weeks Lenten poem by Maria Iskander comes to us in the form of a creative monologue. There are some great moments--a lovely monologue, a couple of sharp lines, but overall, the play didn't feel like anything new. A SON RETURNS HOME A skit based on the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32. Im leaving. Love to think of all the things that led to & connect to this - like east of eden & little women & weeding at the farm in Tim & Kathy's backyard. One small brown paper bag filled with pennies. father caught sight of him and was filled with compassion. These transcripts are delayed. and the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country. The idealistic search for a fulfilled and purposeful life as true as Socrates or even Jesus himself resonates and overcomes the frail nature of man. Voice 2: Well I dont know. [He rubs his tummy] Im going to starve [to audience] What am I going to do? based upon the parable of the prodigal son as told in Luke, Chapter 15. Thank you. On the chair is a posh jacket, underneath are some trainers. addy0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d = addy0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com'; [As he takes each item he gives it to BAIL 2. Summary: A modern day parable showing the love and acceptance of God as Father.Style: Dramatic. What a Man Paid Script 2 actors 4 minutes But God: Christmas Edition Script 3 actors 2 minutes [he phones his friend Alic,e AD LIBS telling her about his car. Jesus: The older son became angry and refused to go into PRODIGAL SON Scene 1 Music establishes quiet tension. [shows empty pockets] I still have no money to buy food. They dont want to know me any more {audience, aaah} You see, I ran out of money {audience, aaah}, so I had to sell the car. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; [answers the door]MAN: [holds out a toy car.] Collections in Print Skits Strike Back Skits That Teach Vol.2 Sticky Bible Skits: 20 Comical . << Get help and learn more about the design. [shouts] Dad, are you listening?DAD: [puts paper down] What is it, Tim my son?TIM: I am fed up with being on this farm. $2.00. Son: Father, I have sinned against Voice 1: You cant go waltzing in there expecting that everything will be all right, look at what youve been up to. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; It focuses on a snapshot of an individual through his final two years in high school and for the first time being somewhere that allows him to flourish and grow while hes still trying to figure out who he is. [shouts] Dad, are you listening?DAD: [puts paper down] What is it, Tim my son?TIM: I am fed up with being on this farm. Bail 1 and 2 exit] Give it to me.TIM: Now I cant even order a pizza. Will you get a job?TIM: No! 4.5 stars! After all, it will be mine after youdie. this is not cohesive and is trying far too hard to be intellectual of some sort. Dream work! Enough of this place [he turns to Dad in perfunctory manner] Bye Dad. Style:Drama. (Draw pig faces on paper plates and attach ears and craft sticks.) /Resources << Ive got no money, no friends, no phone, no food. Privacy Policy. forms: { How are you going to live? As someone whose intellectual aspirations go far beyond 'what was supposed to be in the cards for you', I found Prodigal Son cathartic. Yet you Younger son: (shouting over to his so called mates) Hey guys, any of you got any money, seems I forgot my wallet, you know, rushing out like I did. << Prodigal Son is a passionate, explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of salvation or destruction. s01e02 - The Painting - Wong & Winchester. If you are looking for my brothers, and my father they've finally gone to their . This was a very small play (unexpectedly for some reason?). Product Resources. Anything to make it up to you. The script may not be reproduced, translated or copied in any medium, including books, CDs and on the Internet, without written permission of the author.This play may be performed free of charge, on the condition that copies are not sold for profit in any medium, nor any entrance fee charged. hands have food enough to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! << })(); Get great content and free music delivered straight to your inbox, just a click away, Sign Up Now. friends. Overall, it was worth the read, but not anything groundbreaking. Characters: one young woman Script Oh, hello, you startled me. Style: Drama.Duration: 5min Actors: 1F Scripture Reference: Luke 15:11-31 Setting: Set in the room that held the welcome home party, the morning after the night before. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [Prods the keyboard. I thought that the ending was a little chaotic, but maybe that's just a first impression. [shouts] Freedom! There isn't enough cohesion between the scenes to pull me in and the scenes aren't lengthy enough to make that sudden cuts less distracting. Bail 1 and 2 exit] Give it to me.TIM: Now I cant even order a pizza. This email address is being protected from spambots. My older brother seemed slightly displeased and envious- but I couldnt blame him , I would be too if I was him. You know therell always be a home for you here. Hey hey! [Tim has his head down and walks slowly across the stage, not hearing or seeing Dad]DAD: Tim! var addy_text0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d = 'pamannnorman' + '@' + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d').innerHTML += ''+addy_text0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d+'<\/a>'; "As a writer of 'easy to produce' stage scripts for ministry use I was honored to link with Dramatix several years ago. Little did I know that this new found freedom would turn out, not as I highly expected. And the ending is just a mess. 6 0 obj All..my..money..is..gone., Im..hungry..and..its..not..fair! 1998) is the worlds largest provider of free drama scripts. Why should I change? Twitter /Pages 3 0 R So I guess that is what I will do. Tim, my son! [Prods keyboard with forefinger] SOUND: [A doorbell rings or knock on door]TIM: [gets up leaving laptop on the chair sideways on and answers the door] Hi. {takes first name}. Overhead, what looks like a remote controlled airplane floats in the sky. But growing popularity has brought increased running costs. 2 0 obj Script[At home on the farm. Tim turns to the audience] Where shall I go? Jesus: So the father divided the property between them Come on then Dad, give me the money.DAD: Are you sure, Tim?TIM: Never been more sure in all my life!DAD: Im sorry you feel you want to leave the farmto leave your family. Popular Script Themes Evangelism Forgiveness Grace Love Marriage Relationships. [to audience] What am I going to do? this play was honest and i felt comforted as Jim shared his life with me. Father: Servants! [Tim nods] I have a friend who wants someone to feed his animals. The story illustrates God's unconditional love for us. << Ive made up my mind. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. To audience:] Ive just rung all my friends and they say they are busy. [The younger son walks up to the farmer standing in another part of the Prodigal Son Monologue Why is it your school? Breakthrough! var addyf7273c2739a91b36c85d004810de327d = 'sheila' + '@'; 5.0. Duration: 12minScripture: Luke 15:11-52Actors: 4-5M. To obtain a license for ticketed screenings or performances, distribution, selling or distributing of audio or videotaped events or performances using the purchased material in physical or digital form, or to make any other license request that is not granted by the purchase of the product, please click here to submit your request. This love and acceptance from Him, changed me forever and made me realise that I was dead and lost before now- and I thank God I can finally see that clearly. [he gives Tim a phone and exits. } It takes a lot of courage to say sorry. I not only recommend this site for your drama needs, but encourage your prayers and financial support. He's violent, gifted, alienated, on fire with a ferocious . /ProcSet 4 0 R >> My boy! Give me the phone.TIM: Phone? What are you doing? It was so pleasant to read these dialogues, all the literary and philosophy references were captivating, I was just a bit frustrated by the shortness of this story, I would have loved more material. Father, I've sinned - but O forgive! [He rubs his tummy] Im going to starve [to audience] What am I going to do? var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; You think everything's coming at you, when what's really happening is everything's coming from you. BAIL 1: We are bailiffs. Because somebody Mr Hoffman finally saw me! Shanley also wrote two songs for the movie: "Marooned Without You" and "The Cowboy Song." (Son hurries down the aisle to greet his father, or better still show the father running to his son), Copyright Sheila Hamil, all rights reserved. PRODIGAL SON JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP NEWYORK 2016fPREFACE 11965 Larrived, a very troubled youth, at a private school in New Hampshire called Thomas More Preparatory School. All..my..money..is..gone., Im..hungry..and..its..not..fair! He walks along front of stage and back. var addy0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d = 'pamannnorman' + '@'; Perfection. heaven and against you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Quick, someone. ); He picks it up. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; in this play the character of Jim Quinn was poetry, the way he spoke, who he was, reminded me of myself, in the place i'm in right now. } Movie Scripts > "T" page 157 > The Prodigal (1955) The Prodigal (1955) In the times before Christianity, . Voice 2: Yes, I suppose all the odds are against him. Instagram So to my father's room, I went off hastily, and requested I be given my inheritance and leave. {yes} Ill go home to Daddy. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.4&appId=205754619489674"; To audience] I do get fed up with walking everywhere, what can I buy to help with that problem [if needed, mimes steering wheel] {audience a car} Yes the biggest and best car what car shall I buy? A chair facing forward midstage. For truthfully, I did not deserve such love and acceptance from my Father, who I treated as good for dead when I took my inheritance early. Main Download Prodigal Son scripts to perform. In addition i didn't understand why Mr. Hoffman did what he did at the end, because it just felt like the supporting figure just all of a sudden became a predator for no reason and then I got confused if this was the first time Mr. Schmitt found out. Prodigal Son Transcripts 1 2 Prodigal Son Episode Tran scripts s01e01 - Pilot s01e02 - Annihilator s01e03 - Fear Response s01e04 - Designer Complicity s01e05 - The Trip s01e06 - All Souls and Sadists s01e07 - Q&A s01e08 - Family Friend s01e09 - Pied-A-Terre s01e10 - Silent Night s01e11 - Alone Time s01e12 - Internal Affairs s01e13 - Wait & Hope Style: Drama.Duration: 5min Actors: 1F Scripture Reference: Luke 15:11-31 Setting: Set in the room that held the welcome home party, the morning after the night before. My son who I thought was dead is alive! TikTok. endobj 8 0 obj He would have gladly filled himself with the food callback: cb This school has been a miracle for me but NOT BECAUSE OF YOU. TIM: The prodigal son. Voice 1: Wait a minute, where are you going? [The younger son hands money to each of the salespeople with excitement Your car, sir.TIM: [Tim looks disappointed] Thats a bit small, I ordered a big one.MAN: Ive parked the real one in your garage, sir [he exits]TIM: Hey hey! Mark Manson. She may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. What else can I buy? Are you able to help at all? You can invite them to make up their own version of the play or use the skit script below to guide the performance. [WORDS ACROSS STAGE] one week laterTIM: [enters, fed up and storms around the stage. [Bail 1 takes trainers]BAIL 1: I need your credit card, too.TIM: Then I wont be able to buy anything.BAIL 1: You should have thought about that before all the partying and the holidays and the posh furniture. Please forgive me.DAD: Of course I forgive you. It was my Father, who was oddly overjoyed that I had returned again. Thank you. Any physical (creation of DVDs, hard drives, thumb drives, etc) or digital distribution (streaming, posting on YouTube, etc) of the content is strictly prohibited. Tim turns to the audience] Where shall I go? This skit presents the Parable of the Prodigal Son in four scenes, with parts for the Father, Younger son, Narrator, and Chorus. (function(d, s, id) { But everybody talks to me like I'm the one. Now lets have a party!TIM: [excitedly] Oh, a party. . on one part of the stage celebrating while the older son returns home. Because I'm young? Transcripts expected throughout Saturday, 4 March, 2023. s01e04 - The Restauranteur's Ruin - The Spencer Sisters. Imagine the looks on their faces when he walks into the room, just out of the blue. The story is true; the author and protagonist, John Patrick Shanley, is a master of his craft, who recreates something long forgotten but worth remembering- the struggle for ideals in the age of formation in the sublime cauldron of chaos that is the preparatory school experience. hands.. Right. His so-called friends deserted him, his life went from bad to worse, here we see him on his way home to his father. So to my fathers room, I went off hastily, and requested I be given my inheritance and leave. Thank you. Buy now! Hes worked and slaved on the farm for years, and hasnt had a penny. In exchange for free performance, the author would appreciate being notified of when and for what purpose the play is performed. {takes first suggestion} [Yes leans down and fiddles with laptop]. I appreciate having to grapple with the story and the ambiguity As if I was also a player on stage. /Contents 8 0 R [Prods laptop]. I need someone to go out into my fields and Ive done wrong in Gods sight too, Ive been so stupid. TIM: Great! Prodigal Son monologue "Someone Saw Me" | Anthony Stratton Anthony Stratton 3.7K views 1 year ago The Prodigal Son A Fathers Love Rick Amsbury 22K views 4 years ago Prodigal Son: The. MONOLOGUE OF PRODIGAL SON As I woke up to another sticky, humid day, in the season of Summer, I silently thought to myself that I wanted something more than my father, mother and brother. Feb 2, 2022 0 Dislike Share Fibonascii 10 subscribers This is me rehearsing a monologue from the Broadway play The Prodigal Son originally performed by Timothy Chalamet. You know therell always be a home for you here. Do you need a job?TIM: Yes.BAIL 1: You used to work on a farm, didnt you? var addy4f9f5c12d473362d506c1e1400375501 = 'pamannnorman' + '@'; Jesus: The younger son fed the pigs, but realized how The fathers voice must sound from the back of the church or hall. {takes first name given} Yes, Ill order a {name of phone} online. Quickly, bring out the best robe I have This email address is being protected from spambots. The Prodigal Son and the Forgotten Daughter. Characters: one young woman Script Oh, hello, you startled me. 4 0 obj << Purportedly based upon the playwright's own experiences in a private high school, the scenes plod along with very little momentum or point. Summary: A modern day parable showing the love and acceptance of God as Father. Wish I could see the play! Come to Daddy! document.getElementById('cloak0a3a1b2530a1981f46ab63eda757512d').innerHTML = ''; /Rotate 0 sound. Duration: 12minScripture: Luke 15:11-52Actors: 4-5M. He walks along front of stage and back. was still alive. Play | 1h 35mins | 9 February - 27 March 2016. [Prods keyboard with forefinger] SOUND: [A doorbell rings or knock on door]TIM: [gets up leaving laptop on the chair sideways on and answers the door] Hi. It will stay free, thanks to the kindness of authors who mostly provide scripts without requiring payment. INT. [worked up] Ive been here all my life and now Im eighteen. his property and spent everything his father had given to him. qE!. the feast! So I guess that is what I will do. I hear from dozens of ministries around the world every year who utilize scripts made available through this site. To audience:] It is pigs! TIM: The prodigal son. Younger Tim dances wildly and exits dancing], [WORDS ACROSS STAGE] One year later[Tim enters still wearing jacket and trainers, puts laptop on floor and sits on the chair, looking dejected with his phone.