THE TICKET

John 14:6

NUMBER OF CHARACTERS: As many as you want!
PERSON WHO SELLS THE TICKETS
USHER WHO TAKES THE TICKETS
MAN WHO REFUSES TO BUY A TICKET
MAN WHO OFFERS TO GIVE A FREE TICKET
CROWDS STANDING IN LINE TO BUY TICKETS

SOME CHARACTERS SHOULD BE OLD, YOUNG, VERY YOUNG...MIX UP
THE PEOPLE IN THE CROWD SO YOU GET A VARIETY.

CHARACTER: CYNTHIA  - THE TICKET PERSON -   DRESSED IN REGULAR CLOTHES.

PROPS: DESK, 1 CHAIR, SIGN THAT SAYS "BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE",  PRETEND MONEY TO GIVE AS CHANGE TO PEOPLE, 2 WATCHES WORN BY CYNTHIA AND RONALD, DOORWAY THAT LEADS INTO MOVIE, A BIG SIGN THAT SAYS, "ENTER".

SCRIPT

Scene opens with Cynthia sitting behind a desk (center stage) getting ready to sell tickets to the movie.  Ronald, the usher, is standing near stage left next to the "ENTER" sign.  Ronald has his hands behind his back and is rocking back and forth on his toes while he whistles a soft tune.  

Ronald - (looks at his watch) - It won't be long now, Cynthia.  People will be arriving any minute.  We are going to be really busy today!

Cynthia - (looks at her watch and is nervous) - Ahhh!  You're right.  It's almost time.  I wonder if we'll have enough tickets?

Ronald - (laughs) - We've never run out of tickets before, I don't think we will run out today.

Cynthia - (sighs) - I hope you're right.   Don't forget, we've never had a movie this popular before.

Ronald - I know it!  Have you seen the movie yet...it's really, really good!

Cynthia - I did see it, and it was the most amazing movie.  It's incredible!

Ronald - (rubs his hands together) - Just think, we could have hundreds of people today!

Cynthia - (looks flustered) - What a thought...oh oh, here they come!  Get ready!

Enter a Mother and two children.

Mother - (to Cynthia) - I would like three tickets please.

Cynthia - That will be $15.00.

Mother - (hands Cynthia the money and Cynthia hands her three tickets) - Thank you!

Boy #1 - Can I have some popcorn, Mom?

Girl #1 - Can I have some candy to eat during the movie?

Mother - Yes, but first let's give the man our tickets.

Mother and two children walk over to Ronald and hand him their tickets.

Ronald - (takes tickets and smiles) Thanks, go right in.  Enjoy the movie kids!

Mother and two children walk offstage.

Enter four (or as many as you want) people of varying ages.   They stand in a straight line waiting to buy tickets.

Person #1 - (looks at Cynthia and hands her money)  One ticket please.

Cynthia - (takes money and hands over the ticket)

Person #1 - Thanks!

Cynthia - Next!

Person #1 - Walks over to Ronald, hands him the ticket. 

Ronald - Go right in!

Person #1 - Walks off stage.

Person #2, #3, and #4 - (Person #2 looks at Cynthia and hands her money)  Three tickets please.

Cynthia - (takes money and hands over the tickets)

Person #3 - (takes ticket from Person #2) This is going to be great!

Person #4 - (takes ticket from Person #2) I can't wait to see this movie.

Person #2 - I've seen it twice already and it's the best movie I've ever seen...you're gonna love it!

All three walk over to Ronald and hand him their tickets.

Ronald takes the tickets, smiles, and says, "Go right in."

All three walk off stage.

Thomas walks on stage, looks at Cynthia and ignores her.  He looks around, sees the entrance to the movie and tries to walk past Ronald.

Ronald stops him.

Ronald - May I see your ticket, please?

Thomas - I don't have a ticket.

Ronald - You can't go in to see the movie without a ticket.

Thomas - No ticket.

Ronald - Yes, just walk over there (points to Cynthia) and buy a ticket.

Enter Sam - He walks over to Cynthia and buys a ticket.  He turns and takes a couple of steps toward Thomas.  He stops and listens to the argument.

Thomas - (continues to argue with Ronald.  Crosses his arms over his chest and looks at Ronald) - I don't need a ticket.  I think everyone who wants to see a movie should be able to get in for free!

Ronald - (folds his arms over his chest) Look sir, I don't make the rules.  I just follow them.  You have to have a ticket!

Thomas - No I don't!

Ronald - Yes, you do!

Thomas - (stomps his foot) No, I don't need a ticket!

Ronald - (stomps his foot)  Yes, you do!

Sam - Excuse me.

Thomas - (jumps up and down) No I don't!

Ronald - (jumps up and down) Do too!

Sam - ( a little louder this time) Excuse me.

Thomas - I Do not!

Ronald - YES!  YOU HAVE TO HAVE A TICKET!

Thomas -  I don't care.   (sticks his tongue out at Ronald and give Ronald a raspberry pfffft) - I will not buy a ticket! 

Sam - ( taps Thomas on the shoulder) Excuse me.

Thomas jumps when Sam taps him.

Thomas - What do you want?

Sam - (holds out his ticket) I want to give you this.

Thomas - What is it?

Sam - It's a ticket.

Thomas - I don't need a ticket.  I don't want a ticket.  I should be able to go in for free.  Go away!

Sam - Really, sir.  If you don't take the ticket, you will miss the movie...and besides, it's free.  I'm giving it to you.

Thomas - For the last time (stomps foot again) I DON'T WANT A TICKET!  I DON'T NEED A TICKET!

Sam - (shakes his head sadly and walks past Thomas and hands his ticket to Ronald)

Ronald - (takes ticket) Go right in sir, and enjoy the movie.

Thomas - Tries to walk past Ronald and follow Sam into the movie.

Ronald - For the last time, sir...If you don't have a ticket you can't get in.

Thomas - Fine!  I didn't want to see this movie anyway.

Thomas walks past Cynthia, and stomps off stage.

Ronald and Cynthia look at each other.

Ronald - Why didn't he just take the ticket?  That nice man was going to give it to him for free!

Cynthia - I have no clue.  What a shame. 

Ronald - (sighs) He doesn't know what he's missing.

More people line up to buy tickets.

Cynthia - (sighs) Next!

(fade to black)

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