Description
A group of church women are planning a safari.
This is segment #2 of 8 where the ladies arrive in the jungle. It becomes very evident that some of the ladies are not really “safari-friendly” nor do they necessarily know what “safari” means, but they forge ahead, and they prove it truly is a jungle out there.
In this series they meet up with all kinds of people, (some of whom are really animals . . no, like, they are actually animals). Add a reporter from BBC London and jungle locals and you have . . not sure what you have, but it is fun.
But it is also very evident that God is in control in this expedition.
NOTE: the entire drama, can be done as a complete 120 minute presentation, order: “Its A Jungle Out There.”
In Sketch2 to Sketch8, (SHOWN BELOW), a (new) rendition of the old song, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is used to bring out a theme, or simply to be silly. . . (there is a lot of silly in this script actually), but excellent learning about being a Christian.
The following LISTING is the makeup of the individual segments of this series, ALL ARE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE all components at a preferential price
For the compete package of ALL 8 Segments shown below CLICK HERE
Sketch 1 (Opening) sees the planning for the safari going on. (20 minutes)
Sketch 2 (THIS SEGMENT)is the arrival in the jungle (16 minutes)
Sketch 3 features Molly the gorilla (14 minutes)
Sketch 4 features Stretch (the short-necked) giraffe (15 minutes)
Sketch 5 features Henrietta the dancing hippo (10 minutes)
Sketch 6 features Lucy the leopard (10 minutes)
Sketch 7 features Suzette the (French) lion (10 minutes)
Sketch 8 (Closing) is about leaving the jungle (25 minutes)
See the individual Sketches online for more information on each segment
Cast: 13+
- 13+ (animal parts could be combined)
- Christa, the organizer, leader
- Jean, level headed
- Monica, level headed
- Connie, not so much level headed
- Alma, way not so much level headed
- Becky, experienced in safaris
- Ontondra, a native to the jungle
- (NOT IN THE SKETCH) Priscilla Benchley-Ferguson, BBC London reporter, (British accent) Molly the gorilla, Stretch the giraffe, Suzanne the lion, Henrietta the hippo, Lucy the leopard
Bible Reference:
Set:
- minimal sets, see individual segments
- the first scene is meeting room at the church and all others are jungles scenes
Lighting: standard
Sound: wireless mics if available
Song:
- song to the tune of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight“
SFX:
- sounds of the jungle, animal sounds, etc contact DraamShare
Costumes:
- Human characters would likely be dressed in regular clothing although “safari excursion” clothing would be a nice touch
- animal costumes can be as elaborate as skills and time allow,
- a mask or small item to identify the animal is all that is really necessary
Props:
- microphone, chairs, tables.
Special Instructions: none
Time: 16
Sample of script:
Segment 2 – Arriving on safari
Actors: Christa, Monica, Jean, Alma, Connie, Becky, Ontondra
Christa, Monica, Jean, Alma, Connie, Becky come on stage carrying luggage
Alma: Wow, that last 300 miles was some rough.
Monica: We only travelled 30 miles Alma.
Alma: You’re kidding me! . . I was sure it was at least 300 miles.
Connie: That’s ‘cause they measure distance in metric here, makes it seem longer travelling.
Alma: I never thought of that Connie, but what you say makes sense. No way you can travel as far in a day when you are travelling metric.
Connie: Anyone know what time it is right now in metric? I should reset my watch.
Monica: Metric time?
Connie, shocked that Monica doesn’t understand: Well yeah! . . Everyone knows that they use metric time here in the jungle.
Alma: How does that work?
Connie: Well the metric system is based on 100. . . So there’s likely 100 hours in the day.
Alma: No wonder they need to rest in the afternoon, can you imagine staying awake for 100 hours every day.
Connie: I bet they get lots of work done though.
Monica: My guess is we skip right over that conversation and don’t try to understand it.
Jean: Isn’t it some awesome to be here finally.
Christa: For sure it is! All the planning, all the preparation, all the dreaming, all the prayer! And to think that finally we are here on safari!
Connie: What happened to Becky, I hope we didn’t lose her.
Christa: She is taking care of the accommodation details.
Alma: I am so glad I upgraded to luxury suite.
Monica: Where I come from a tent with a flap for a door does not constitute luxury.
Becky comes on stage
Becky: Ladies, your accommodations are being made ready as we speak.
Alma: And I got my luxury suite?
Becky, hands a piece of cloth to Alma: They asked me to personally deliver your tent flap. . . . It wasn’t easy finding one.
Alma, scornfully to the others: See, I told you that most folks would go for the accommodation upgrade.
Becky: No actually they haven’t been asked for a tent flap in . . never before actually.
Alma: I can see it catching on when the others see how great it looks.
Becky: The host, Ontondra, will be along shortly, she will explain the details of the safari.
Monica: I am really looking forward to getting out, getting on the trail of the wild animals!
Jean: Me too! . . The flora and the fauna.
Connie: Are they coming too?
Jean: “They”?
Connie: Flora and Fauna.
Alma: I went to school with Flora, but can’t say I have ever met Fauna.
Christa: Ladies, “fauna” refers to animals.
