What is Man? (Sketch)

(Written a long time ago, but re-written to perform at the Royston May Fayre. Thanks to Colin Boyd for some ad-libs which I've included here!)

Mike: Hello everyone. We’re here from Trinity Life Church to tell you something very important; something that has changed the lives of millions of people all over the world and … and … and (collapses into a limp bow)

Tim: (curiously moving toward Mike) Mike… Mike! Are you okay? (looks him over) Hmm… This is interesting… I told him he shouldn’t have missed lunch! You know I’ve been taught that humans evolved from Apes. I’ve got a banana here, so perhaps that will help. (pushes the banana in Mike’s Face.) Mike? Oh dear… That didn’t work! Um: Never mind (walks off)

Colin: (coming quickly on as Tim departs) Hey! You can’t leave him like that. (looks Mike over) Mike? This is strange. You know, I’ve been told that man is nothing more than a machine. Perhaps he needs some fuel!. (picks up a 'petrol' can and looks for a place to pour it. considers from behind, then changes his mind: pulls at his ear) What’s this ear? (pours 'petrol' in Mike’s ear.) Now… Where do you start the motor? (considers) Maybe a kick start! (goes to kick Mike, but changes his mind) Nope. I don’t know. Oh well… (walks off)

Lorraine: (walks up to Mike as Colin leaves) What’s this? Mike? Are you okay? (checks forehead and pulse) Nothing obviously wrong with him. Well, I’ve no idea what the matter is, but I believe that Human’s were created in the image of God - so I’ll ask Him! (lays hand on Mike’s back and prays).

Mike: (recovers slowly with a shout) HHHAAALLLEELUJAH!!!!! Thanks Lorraine. That’s exactly what I needed! Now where was I. Oh yes: We have something very important to tell you:
You are not an animal:
You are not a machine:
You were created in the image of a living God that loves you and if you would like to know more about Him, we’d love to talk to you! (as an aside as they both leave) Can anyone else smell petrol? And why do I have the taste of banana on my lips? How strange….


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