| Characters:
Robbie
Jesse
David
King Saul
Goliath (Only legs & feet are seen.)
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Props:
Goliath feet and legs (made from posterboard or cardboard. Must
be able to be "toppled.")
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Robbie: Hi, I'm Robbie! I love stories about Bible heroes,
don't you? Today we have an especially awesome story about a little boy
named David. Maybe you've heard this story before. It's about the time
he saved his people from an army by fighting a giant! Let's get into the
story...
Once there was a boy named David who lived in the land of Israel. He
was the youngest of 7 brothers but that didn't stop him from doing his
share of the work. He was a shepherd and watched over the sheep, keeping
them safe day and night. When an army of people called the Philistines
surrounded the people of Israel, David's brothers went off to fight
them. David was told to stay behind, even though he wanted to go too.
One day, he got his wish...(Exit Robbie.)
Jesse: (Enters. Speaks with a New Jersey accent.) Hey Dave,
where are yous?
David: (Appears from stage right. Speaks with a California
surfer accent.) Over here dude, I mean dad.
Jesse: Good, good. I got a job for you Dave. I got a bunch of
food for your brothers. They've been fighting them stinkin' Philistines
for days now. They've gotta be hungry. I wants yous to take it to 'em.
David: H-h-ha ha. Sure dad! Can I like stay and join the
fight?
Jesse: No way, Jose. We need you here. The sheep will be lost
without yous. Dat's the last thing we need is lost lambs.(Exits, stage
left.)
David: (Disappointed.) No prob, dad-dude. (Quietly while
exiting stage right.) Major bummer.
Robbie: (Enters.) So David took the food to his brothers. When
David got to the camp where his brothers and the rest of Israel's army
was staying, he couldn't believe his eyes. Nobody was fighting and a
great big Philistine named Goliath was making fun of Israel.
Goliath: (Exit Robbie. Enter Goliath legs and feet.) You are
nothing but a bunch of lily-livered, chicken-hearted,
knees-knocking-together COWARDS!!! My great, great grandma could kick
your tails without even getting out of her rocking chair. She could even
keep knitting and whip you! Ha ha ha ha ha! Chickens. Bok bok bok bok!
Come on! When are one of you going to fight me. The sooner you fight me,
the sooner you can make us your slaves. Ha ha ha ha ha! As if that would
ever happen. I'll bet your God is just as cowardly as you!
David: (Enter David and King Saul.) I brought some grub for
the guys. What's this 9-foot tall dude talking about anyway. Why are you
letting him call you chickens?
King Saul: Because we're scared! Aren't you? Just look at that
guy. He's gigantic!
David: There's one thing I learned a long time ago your
highness. The bigger they are, the harder they fall. I'm going to
totally wipe him out.
King Saul: Wait! At least put on my armor and use my sword.
You need to be protected!
David: Keep 'em, your highness. I have all the protection I
need from God and the only weapon I need is right here, baby.
King Saul: But that's only a slingshot and five smooth stones
from the creek! (Pauses.) Did you just call me baby?
David: It was just a figure of speech, royal king-type dude.
Watch this. (Exit King Saul. David speaks loudly to Goliath.) Ok,
Goliath dude. The party is over. I'm your worst nightmare!
Goliath: Ha ha ha ha! You're more like a flea on one of the
sheep I count at night to go to sleep.
David: Huh? What are talking about.
Goliath: I'm trash talking you. Trying to scare you. C'mon.
Don't you ever watch professional wrestling.
David: Nope. I'm too busy practicing with my slingshot. Take
that! POW!
Goliath: (Tips over.) Ooh, look at the pretty birdies.
Robbie: (Exit both. Enter Robbie.) So David defeated Goiliath
and the Philistines ran for their lives. This was only the beginning for
David. He went on to become the 2nd King of Israel after Saul and was a
descendent of Jesus. Remember, just because you may be small, God is
bigger than your biggest problem.
The End!