| Puppet (Eddie) is dressed as monster EGOR and says he is eager to serve. Turns out he only wants to serve on his time and at his convenience. | |
| Message from Marilyn Korhonen: | Written as a ventriloquist skit but could be adapted to 1 or 2 puppets. |
| Keywords: | Servant |
| Most appropriate ages: | From 7 yrs old, to 16 yrs old |
` `EAGER TO SERVE
(Eddy is dressed up like EGOR)
(music) the munster theme music with thunder. -(for one puppet and Vent Partner)
M: Well look at you Eddy. You’re all dressed up. What are you? some kind of monster?
E: Yes master. I am Egor.
M: Egor?
E: Yes master. I am Egor to serve.
M: Oh I get it. Egor to serve eager to serve
E: Veddy good master.
M: Oh that’s great. You know, I could use a good servant right now. Especially one who is eager to serve me. In fact, why don’t you serve me some lunch right now.
E: Lunch Master?
M: Yes lunch you know? A sandwich, glass of milk? Lunch!
E: But master, I don’t do lunch!
M: What do you mean you don’t do lunch. Why not?
E: It’s not my gift.
M: Oh, Well I know what your gift is, You can sing. Why don’t you sing me a song.
E: Oh, master please don’t ask me to do that?
M: Why not?
E: (looks at audience) Somebody might be listening.
M: Well of course. They will be listening. I want you to sing to them too. You could sing a song about how much you love me.
E: But.. What if they make fun of me? I would never live it down. I would just die.
M: That’s okay. You’re half dead now anyway. Look if you won’t sing for me at least go and bring me a glass of water. I am really thirsty.
E: Oh master. Look at the time.
M: What?
E: I’m off duty. It’s time for my beauty nap.
M: Beauty nap?
E: Well sure. You want your servant to look good don’t you. And a face like this takes a lot of work to maintain. Besides that, I am dead tired. (rests his head on my shoulder)
M: Wait a minute. (pull up his chin) What happened to Mr. Egor to serve you master?
E: Oh I am Egor. Just not right now.
M: Fine. You know what? Maybe I’ll just go and find me another servant. There are plenty of other monsters out there you know. I wonder what Frankenstein is doing these days.
E: But you can’t do that,
M: Oh no? Tell me why not?
E: After all I’ve done for you?
M: But you haven’t done anything yet.
E: Why, I’ve worked my fingers to the bone for you.
M: They don’t look too bony.
E: But Frankenstein? You can’t replace me with him. He’s ugly.
M: True, But I bet he would do what I told him to do.
E: But wouldn’t you miss me just a little bit? And if I go, who’s gonna sit with you by the fire and tell you jokes and listen to all those wonderful stories you tell.
M: I don’t know. Who?
E: Me. Egor I will do that?
M: Are you saying you still want the job?
E: Well sure, as long as I get the weekends off.
M: But I need a servant I can depend on every day. 24/7 Someone who not only listens to my stories but one who will actually do what I tell him to do
E: Isn’t that asking a little too much?
M: I never said it would be easy, But there are benefits.
E: Benefits? Now your talking.
M: That’s right. The benefits are that you get to spend lots and lots of time with me.
E: Oh!! Couldn’t I just have a dental plan?
M: No that’s the job. Take it or leave it. (pause) well what do you say?
E: I’m thinking
M: So….
E: Well I don’t really like it but I want to stay with you so YES.
M: You mean you will take the job?
E: A monster’s gotta do what a monster’s gotta do.
M: Wonderful we can start right away.
E: (sarcastically) Oh goody, (sighs) Okay, what do you want me to do?
M: Well the first thing I want you to do is get some rest.
E: You want me to rest?
M: That’s right. You did say you were tired didn’t you? I want you to be in tip top condition. Remember you work for me now and I promise to look after you real good.
E: Maybe this won’t be so bad after all.
M: Then you’re okay with that?
E: I guess I can live with that.
M: (to audience) You know, Serving God is much the same. You can’t just talk the talk. You have to be willing and eager to do what He asks you to do 24 hours a day 7 days a week. But just think of the benefits. He promises that he will never leave you, He will take care of you and supply all your needs and He gives you eternal life. So Mr. Egor. What do you think of that? Do you think you could live with that?
E: I could do better than that. I could live FOREVER with that.
(sings) I’m gonna live forever. I’m gonna learn how to fly. I’m gonna live forever cause I’m not afraid to die. (says) And if you want to know why, just ask me… Anytime. ( leave singing)
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