The Unforgiving Servant: A Dramatic Sketch Based On A Parable

The following sketch is based on Matthew 18:23-35. It could be used in a worship service in conjunction with the reading of this gospel lesson. Participants: Joseph Clark Andrew Coatman Third Servant Fourth Servant Fifth Servant King Use large books for the ledgers. Optional costumes are robes and crown for King, smocks or breeches for Servants. [Playing area is divided into two sections: imaginary courtyard occupies one-third, King's house the other two-thirds. An imaginary door connects the house and yard. Enter Clark, Coatman, Third and Fourth Servants, lolling about. ] Clark: I say, Coatman, I'll bet you two pounds you can't hit that wall (gesturing to imaginary wall behind audience) with a stone! Coatman: (gazing directly out, looking at wall) Fie! o'course I will! Third Servant: I don't know, Andrew, it's quite a ways Coatman: Here's my hand, it's a deal, Clark! [They shake on bet, then Coatman seizes imaginary stone, gathers self together, hurls stone forward. A…