In The Moment

In the Moment

by Chuck Neighbors

This collection of scenes explores moments and responses in the lives of ordinary people-parents, spouses, people who are sick, the new person in the church. Spark the minds in the audience you choose in worship, discussions, retreat settings and more with this insightful book.

Sketches

No Grace for Bees (1 male, 1 boy). While contemplating the fate of bees caught in a bee trap, a father and son gain insights into the afterlife. (4 minutes)

Changing Channels (1 male, 1 female): A husband and wife struggle to maintain their focus on a Bible study amidst the distraction of their favorite television program. (5 minutes)

Peek-A-Boo (1 person): In this monologue, a parent reflects on the unconditional love for his child while remembering his own mistakes. (4 minutes)

Pewsitter (1 male, 1 person): A slapstick, mostly silent, birds-eye view of life in the pews during a worship service. (5 minutes)

A Will to Heal (1 male, 1 person): Patient Will Knotts is reluctant to get back to his normal life after recovering from a traffic accident. (6 minutes)

For I Was Hungry (4 persons): A biblical perspective in helping the poor is explored in this combination reader's theatre and dramatic piece. (7 minutes)

Good News, Bad News (2 male): A lighthearted retelling of the biblical story of Eutychus, the man who fell asleep while Paul was preaching. (5 minutes)

What the Deaf Man Heard (1 male, 1 person): A deaf man recounts his efforts to meet Jesus before the crucifixion. Author suggests having someone interpret the performance with sign language as well. (5 minutes)

Seeing is Believing (3 male, 1 female, 1 person): A reader's theatre presentation of the Easter story taken from the book of John. (6 minutes)