Description
Having the right things, doing the right things, or saying the right things.
None of these get you into heaven as Toad learns.
The following Frog & Toad scripts, written by Dal & Jane Williams are on DramaShare, (click on the link below to access each):
Frog & Toad – God’s Promises
The Toad And The Frog – Not To Worry
Frog’s New Shirt
Toad & The DAR
You Gotta Have Heart
Frog & Toad – Heaven’s Bag (THIS SCRIPT)
Cast: 2
- Toad
- Frog
Bible Reference: John 3:16
Set:
- if puppet a puppet stage would be useful, contact DramaShare
Sound: wireless mics if available
Song: none
Lighting: standard
SFX: none
Props:
- A bag with props in it, marked “Heaven’s Bag” A certificate, a bible, a medal or award, some snacks and a bar of soap. Also some silly item, a balloon pump in this case..
Costumes:
- Toad is wearing a brown tee-shirt with the word “TOAD” Frog wears a green tee-shirt, with “Frog.” Brown and green face paint spots on their faces..
Special Instructions: none
Time: 4
Sample of script:.
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Toad is in the room, looking through his bag. Frog enters.
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Toad: Frog! See what I have. I have a bag of things that will get me into heaven..
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Frog: Hello, Toad. Are you planning on leaving soon?.
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Toad: Well, no. But the pastor says we should be ready at any time. You never know!.
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Frog: That’s true..
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Toad: So I decided to be sure I am ready. That’s why I put together this bag..
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Frog: So, what do you have in the bag?.
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(Toad pulls out each item in turn.).
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Toad: Good stuff. See! Here is my perfect Sunday School attendance certificate!.
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Frog: That’s really great, Toad. But that won’t get you into heaven..
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Toad: It won’t? I haven’t missed a day since I was a pollywog..
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Frog: And that’s very good, but….
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Toad: I’ve got some soap and a washcloth too, because I know you have to be clean and pure..
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Frog: Clean and pure of HEART, Toad..
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Toad: Doesn’t the bible say that ‘cleanliness is next to Godliness?’.
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Frog: I think that was your grandmother.
