Christian Puppet Plays
Puppet Scripts from Dandhland
The Invitation
A free play script.
Pdf Version: with complete puppet script and music
Opening Music. There is a knock on the door. Voices are heard off-stage.
I
(Pleasantly)
Who is it?
ME
(Grumpily)
What d’ya want?
Bird MESSENGER
(Speaking with a southern drawl)
Special delivery for Ime.Is there an Ime at this address?
I
(Opening the door)
Yes, certainly.
ME
Yeah, sure.
I
Thank you. Good-bye.
ME
Bye.
(Slams the door hard.)
Ime enters above.
I
Really you don’t have to be so rude! Why did you slam the door in his face?
ME
I felt like It!
I
Why are you always so grumpy and rude?
ME
Because you’re so happy and positive!It’s not easy to live with, you know.I want to sleep- you want to work;I want to walk- you want to run;I want to wear Nikes - you want to wear cowboy boots!
ME
(Disgusted)
Other creatures in Dandhland sure are lucky to have only one head to worry about.
I
That’s what you think!
One-headed creatures have this tug of war going on inside their heads-
and you know what’s said about themwhen they’re caught talking to themselves!
(Makes gesture to show ‘crazy’.)
No- I might actually be better off this way.
ME
Hmph. Don’t believe it.
I
Hey, I didn’t open the letter yet. Let’s see what it is.
ME
Probably junk mail.
I
It’s an invitation.
(Reading)
“You are invited--You are cordially invited to join with us today.Please come along and meet my Son,and then you’ll soon know Me.Address: #1 Faith Lane.”
The audience sees the back as I holds up the invitation.
ME
Well, if it’s a party- no way.Who sent it anyway?
I
(Breaking concentration)
Huh? Oh- I’m not sure yet,but it sounds like a party for His Son.
ME
What do they want from me anyway?Nobody just sends an invitation out of the bluewithout wanting something in return!
I
Sure, sometimes. Maybe I should go.I’ve been a little down in the dumps lately-might cheer me up.
ME
But maybe I shouldn’t-wouldn’t be very good company in this mood.
I
On the other hand,I might go and meet new people.
ME
They probably wouldn’t like me though.
I
But, whoever sent the invitation might be hurt if I don’t go.
ME
Silly, how could they?They don’t know me at all.
I
They might. Who knows? Besides, I could just drop in and see if I like it.
ME
What if they don’t let me leave when I want to go?And another thing- if it were up to me,I’d take something with me to a partyand there’s nothing in the house right now.
I
(Looking at the invitation)
It doesn’t say anything... (Pause)
Oh, wait a minute here. What’s this B.Y.O.B.?
ME
Pardon?
I
B.Y.O.B. Oh, it says underneath,“Bring your own body.”
ME
That’s all? Just your body?
I
Yes.
Pause.
ME
Does it say anything about two heads?
I
It was very kind of whoever sent this invitation.I think I should go.
ME
Not me!
I
Fine, you stay - I’m going!
I starts to go, but is soon jerked to a stop by Me.
I
Woops! I forgot... I guess it’s all of me or none of me, right?
ME
Right! And it’s none of me!
There is a knock on the door.
ME
Now who? C’mon.
(Exits to answer the door.)
The door opens.
I
I
Yes? Oh look, it’s singing messengers.
SINGING MESSENGERS
(Tune: The More We Get Together)
You are cordially invited, invited, invited,You are cordially invited to come with us now.We’re going to a party, a party, a party.You are cordially invited to come with us now.
I
Thank you very much. I’d like to come,but give me a few minutes to get ready.
The door closes. Ime returns to the stage above.
ME
What do you mean, “Give me a few minutes to get ready”?
I
What’s on this paper they handed me?
ME(Looking at the paper)
B.Y.O.M.
I
Pardon?
ME
B.Y.O.M. It says, “Bring your own mind.”
I
Well, I’m certainly of two minds about that.
ME
Yes, well I know of one mind that should stay home!
I
Nevertheless, I do feel quite single-minded about this.
(Emphatically)
I’ve now had two very nice invitations to this party,and I think I should go.
ME
O.K. C’mon. I can’t go looking like this.
(Exit)
There are sounds below stage- drawers, humming etc.Puppeteers put flat, rectangular hats and 1 bright scarf on Ime. All gussied up, Ime re-enters above with a hand mirror.
ME
Well, how’s this?
I
(Groaning)
This won’t do. I look like a flip top box!
ME
Good. At least now you can really flip your lid!
I
(Frustrated)
This has got to go.
I removes the scarf.
I removes the scarf.
Me
Not the hat. The hat looks good to me.
I
All right. Let’s try something else.
There is a knock on the door.
ME
ME
Not again!
(Exits to answer)
The door opens.
I
Hello. Why, it’s the Munghadew. Come in.
Enter Ime and the Munghadew.
ME
(Chuckling, in a singsongy voice)
How are yew,Munghadew?
Munghadew
Busy, busy, busy.No time to stop and chat.I’m going to the party.
(Pause)
Why are you wearing that hat?
I
The hat? Oh, I’m thinking about going to the party, but-
I is cut off by the Munghadew.
Munghadew
I know you’ve been invited.That’s why I’ve just dropped inTo see if you are comingAnd invite you once again.
ME
Boy, this must be some bash. This is the third invitation.But, Munghy, what to wear seems to be the problem.
Munghadew
Problem? Problem?There is no problem so far.We only want you to be you. You see,The party’s a “Come as you are.”
I
A come-as-you-are party?Well, that makes it easy, doesn’t it?
Munghadew
I must be on my way now.I have other Dandhans to see.So I’ll see you at the party.I hope that’s where you’ll be.
ME
O.K., Munghy. See ya there.
The Munghadew starts to leave, but returns.
Munghadew
Oh, and by the way, I almost forgotTo leave this card with you.It’s most important for this partyThat you bring this with you too.
ME
What is it now?
I
All it says is B.Y.O.H. & S.
ME
O.K. Don’t tell me. Let me guess-ah- Bring your own ham and steak.
I shakes head for each answer.
ME
Hot dogs, soda pop, hat and shoes?
I
Nope. “Bring Your Own .....
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