Description
Captain Ordinary, the guy who is not a super hero who is, “just a standard hero,” 
and his friend “Batboy” (not to be be confused with Batman or Robin), prove that real strength is not about doing everything yourself. Real strength is seen in submission to God.
This script, “Salvation Through Submission” is Part 3 of a 3 part series, “Captain Ordinary” also see Part 1, “Standard Heroes” and Part 2,“Truth is Strength”
Cast:
- 4 m or f, can be played by any age but meant to be teens
- CO (Captain Ordinary)
- Batboy, CO’s accomplice
- Tanya damsel in distress
- Mel, Tanya’s friend
Bible Reference:
- Genesis 16:1-16
Set: bare
Lighting: standard
Sound: wireless mics if available
Song: none
SFX: none
Costumes: standard
Props: none
Special Instructions: none
Time: 7
Sample of script:
Mel is rushing around on stage, looking for things, very upset. Tanya is trying to slow Mel down
Tanya: I tell you Mel, this simply isn’t working! Here you are, rushing around, trying to get everything done for the concert at the church tonight, and really getting nothing done except wasting time.
Mel: Tanya, I would appreciate it if you wouldn’t get in my way, don’t you see how much there is to do, and I am the one who has to do it.
Tanya: When CO asked you to coordinate this concert, he didn’t mean for you to do all the work yourself. He expected that you would get lots of people together, and that you would oversee the work.
Mel: CO expects this concert to be done well, like he said, so that God would be honoured. I can’t afford to take any chances, letting others do the work, I mean what happens if something gets messed up? CO would never ask me again, that’s what. After all, I mean, he is Captain Ordinary, and he wants things done right.
Batboy comes on stage
Batboy: Hey Tanya, hey Mel.
Tanya: Hey Batboy, how’s things?
Batboy: Well, actually . . . .
Mel: Sorry Batboy, I am super busy here, no time to chit-chat, you understand.
Batboy: Hey slow down there Mel, I need to talk to you . . CO is a little concerned, the project is a bit behind and . . .
Mel: Hey, not a problem-o! The bands are booked, the advertising is out, I am on top of things, all is under control.
Batboy: Yeh, but thing is, CO and me, we don’t see anyone but you working. And you are working way too long hours. Now where is your team?
Mel: Oh you know, it’s like they say, can’t get good help nowadays.
Batboy: You mean, you are doing it all by yourself, no one is working with you?
Mel: It’s all OK, trust me. I am putting a big push on the next few days, all is well under control. . . . Trust me.
Batboy: It’s not a matter of trust Mel, it’s simply a fact that this is a huge undertaking. And one person, working alone, can never complete this project alone. I mean, that’s not even fair to you, or to CO, or for that matter, to God. I mean that’s what this concert is for, so that new people will come and they will hear God’s salvation message loud and clear.
CO comes on stage
CO: Hey guys, where is all the rest of our team?
Tanya: Fact is, Mel is the team.
CO: I don’t understand . . I asked you to be in charge of the concert, but that means getting the right people, and making sure they had the right skills and information to do their individual jobs.
Mel: Well, I would rather do it myself so I can be sure it is all done right. Don’t worry, if I just spend a few more hours . . .
CO: No Mel, that’s not the strengths we are looking for in you. I want you to look after your part, and leave others to do their jobs.
Mel: And if they mess up . . .?
CO: If they mess up then your job is to see that they correct the situation. But if you pick the right people, train them right, give them the correct guidance and assistance, I am sure we will all be pleased with the results of the concert . . . and the project will be finished on time, and God will be glorified.
