Description
Part 4 of an 8 part drama as women go on a wacky safari.
In this segment the women meet their Stretch the (short-necked) giraffe. And Stretch learns that although his short neck seems like a disadvantage, still it can be helpful. We also meet Priscilla Benchley-Ferguson, the BBC London who visits the jungle on assignment.
The entire drama can be done as a complete 120 minute presentation, see “Its A Jungle Out There” on the DramaShare site.
In Segment 2 to Segment 8, (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 COMPLETE PACKAGE which is 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 is the arrival in the jungle (16 minutes)
Sketch 3 features Molly the gorilla (14 minutes)
Sketch 4 (THIS SEGMENT) 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)
This script can be done in 8 separate parts or as one production as a full length or dinner theatre.
See the individual Sketches online for more information on each segment
Cast: 10+
- 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,
- Stretch the giraffe
- Molly the gorilla
- Priscilla Benchley-Ferguson, BBC London reporter, (British accent)
- NOT IN THE SKETCH Suzanne the lion, Henrietta the hippo, Lucy the leopard,
- (could be extras with non-speaking roles)
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 DramaShare
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: 15
This script can be done in 8 separate parts or as one production as a dinner theatre.
Sample of script:
Sketch #4 Stretch the short necked giraffe
Actors: Christa, Monica, Jean, Alma, Connie, Becky, Priscilla, Ontondra, Molly , Stretch
actors are sitting on stage, talking
Christa: Well I just think that it is amazing how much we have learned in the short time that we have been here in the jungle.
Alma: Like don’t try to kiss an anteater.
Monica: Personally I have never found the urge to be overpowering.
Christa: Like how God has prepared all animals to exist in their surroundings.
Ontondra: Like leopards being able to blend in with their surroundings.
Connie: Or horses winning the Kentucky Derby.
everyone turns to look at Connie in disbelief
Monica: You have a real knack for the irrelevant Connie.
there is a commotion, Priscilla rushes on stage holding a microphone, speaks in English accent
Priscilla: I say, where are the chaps from the colonies?
Christa: The chaps from where?
Priscilla: The colonies . . the colonies . . I hear there is a group of chaps just came in from the colonies.
Ontondra: I have no idea what you are talking about.
Priscilla: You really must stop wasting my time. I am . . (pauses, smiles, looks into camera offstage) . . Priscilla Benchley-Ferguson from BBC London don’t you know. . . I must get an interview with the chaps from the colonies. . . Now who is in charge here please?
Ontondra: Well I am the contact person here in the jungle, my name is Ontondra.
Priscilla: I say, I say! . . Ontondra! . . A fine name, rings of jungle background, what does it mean, may I ask?
Alma: Her mom heard it on CNN when she was pregnant with Ontondra, . . and the rest, as they say, is history.
Priscilla: CNN you say? . . My superior at the BBC expects our jungle story will make CNN, but we must get cracking on it, that upstart French news network is only a day behind me. . . Now then, where do I find the chaps from the colonies?
Christa: Which colonies are you talking about?
Priscilla: The North American colonies . . whatever they call themselves.
Christa: Well we are from the United States.
Priscilla: Well why didn’t you tell me you were the chaps from the colonies? . . Wasting precious time is what you are doing! . . But whatever, no use crying over spilled Worcestershire sauce I always say.
Alma: I always thought it was crying over spilled milk.
Priscilla: Colonists! . . . Now then, you, (sticks mic in Christa’s face) . . What was your name then . .
Christa, nervous: Christa.
Priscilla: Oh please . . please don’t be one of those one word interviews . .
Connie: Well maybe if you were to ask better questions? . . I had a friend once, name of Felicia Foster-Fredricks, Felicia Foster-Fredricks she was simply an awful question asker, like once she wanted to know whether there was a new baby born in the Bernstein West Memorial Hospital downtown and so she went all over town asking folks if they knew if there was a baby around town, and of course everyone said, “Sure there are lots of babies in town and lots more just out of town on some of the acreages and . .”
Priscilla: Does she ever stop to take a breath? . . Now is there someone here from the colonies who can actually handle an interview?
Christa: Monica, you go ahead.
Priscilla: Fine then Monica, come along, spit spot! . . Now then, I ask the questions, you respond . . It’s not rocket science. . . Shall we give it a go?
Monica: Yes, I guess I am ready. . .
Pricilla: Good then, here we go . .
Priscilla motions to the offstage camera crew
Priscilla: Now then Mitchell, make sure your lighting is right, we want this to be keeper quality . . retakes are such a bore!
Ready then Monica . .
It’s take one!
(smiles into camera)
Priscilla Benchley-Ferguson BBC London reporting to you on the scene, an exclusive report from the deepest jungle in Africa.
I have with me Monica, visiting here in the jungle from the United States of America.
Now then Monica, if you will, whatever brought you to this remote outpost in deepest Africa?
Monica: Well I and my friends from the church wanted to see more of God’s creation and so we . . .
Priscilla, distastefully: Ohhh, you are from a . . . church? . . Regardless, carry on.
Monica: Yes, Montana Lake Assembly of God in Montana Lake, Wisconsin . . .
Alma: Soon to be “Around Montana Lake Assembly of God”.
Priscilla: How absolutely smashing for you! . . May we return to the matter at hand?
Exactly what of . . .ummm . . . God’s . . . creation have you witnessed thus far?
Monica: Well none yet, really close up that is. .
Connie: Don’t forget my maid, Molly.
Priscilla: You have a maid here in the jungle? I must say, nice to see class in the colonies.
Connie: Molly is a gorilla.
Priscilla: Tut, tut, we mustn’t be snooty now must we?
Mollie comes on stage, approaches Priscilla
Molly: Who you? . . What funny kind of banana is that?
Molly takes the mic out of Priscilla’s hands, tries to eat it
