BACK WATCH 4'2m0f Jesus prayed while John and Peter schlept JOHN --- (shouting afar) Alright, Jesus, I promise we'll stay awake this time. I promise. PETER -- (snores) JOHN --- (whispers) Peter. Peter! PETER -- (snorts) Huh? JOHN --- Peter, Jesus told us to stay awake and keep watch while he prays. PETER -- (drowsy) I'm tired, John. JOHN --- Peter! I promised the Lord we would stay awake this time. PETER -- I can't help it, John. I had four cups of wine with Passover supper tonight. JOHN --- We all had four cups of wine, Peter. But I'm not falling asleep. Not this time. I promised Jesus. PETER -- But, he sometimes prays for hours at a time. Why do we have to keep watch, anyway? JOHN --- We don't want anyone to interrupt the Lord while he's praying. And we should pray for him too. PETER -- We'll take turns. You wake me when it's my turn. JOHN --- Peter, why can't you just.... FRED --- (hopping sounds, afar) Mmm mmmmm mm mmmmmmm. JOHN --- Peter. Someone is coming. Peter! PETER -- Huh? Oh, somebody is coming. (shouts) Just a minute, there, buddy. Nobody disturbs the Lord while he's praying. FRED --- (afar) Mmm mmmmm mm mmmmmmm. JOHN --- Peter! Be quiet. You'll disturb the Lord's prayers. PETER -- Yeah, be quiet, there, buddy. You'll disturb the Lord's prayers. FRED --- (afar) Mmm mmmmm mm mmmmmmm. JOHN --- Peter! Can't you see the poor man is bound and gagged? Untie him. PETER -- I'll untie just one hand. Just in case he's dangerous. Alright, buddy, why are you barging in where you're not wanted? FRED --- (afar) Mmm mmmmm mm mmmmmmm. PETER -- Alright, fella, talk. FRED --- (afar) Mmm mmmmm mm mmmmmmm. PETER -- Alright, buddy. You're out of here. JOHN --- Peter, he's trying to signal you with his hand. PETER -- Two words. FRED --- (groans) PETER -- No, one word, two syllables. Second syllable. Sounds like.... FRED --- (Groans) PETER -- He's holding out his finger. Sounds like finger. Sounds like point. Sounds like there. JOHN --- Peter, why don't you just untie the gag? PETER -- No, he's doing good. Playing charades is a good way to stay awake. Sounds like away. Sounds like... oh, maybe he's pointing at something. What direction is that, John? JOHN --- West. PETER -- Sounds like west. FRED --- (groans) PETER -- Second syllable sounds like west. Best. Pest. Nest. Rest. FRED --- (groans) JOHN --- Peter, this could be serious. Untie the gag. PETER -- No, no! We're doing good. Second syllable is rest. What's the first syllable? What's it mean when he holds his thumb and finger close together? Small word. First syllable is a little word. FRED --- (groans) PETER -- A.... E.... FRED --- (groans) PETER -- E... is it E? FRED --- (groans in frustration) PETER -- A... A...? Is it A? FRED --- (groans) PETER -- A...rest. A rest? Is somebody going to take A REST? Hey, I'd like to take A REST. FRED --- (groans in frustration) JOHN --- Arrest. The word is ARREST, Peter. Who is going to be arrested? FRED --- (groans) JOHN --- He's pointing at Jesus. Is it Jesus? They're coming to arrest Jesus? FRED --- (groans) PETER -- John! I could have guessed it. You didn't have to jump in and ruin it. JOHN --- Peter, they're coming to arrest Jesus! PETER -- (afar) We've got to warn Jesus! JOHN --- No, Peter, Jesus gave us strict orders to keep watch. PETER -- John, he's going to be arrested. Don't you think we should make an exception here? JOHN --- No. Especially not now. PETER -- Now? What's so special about now? JOHN --- Jesus told us at supper tonight that the end is near. He's expecting to be arrested. Let's not interrupt what might be his last quiet time with the Father. FRED --- Mmmmm mmm mmmmm mmm m mmmm. PETER -- Yeah, John, what ARE we going to do then? JOHN --- You understood that? PETER -- Sure, didn't you? JOHN --- Sometimes you amaze me. PETER -- So, what are we going to do? JOHN --- We'll intercept the soldiers and delay them until Jesus is finished praying. (afar) Let's go. PETER -- (afar) Good idea, John. FRED --- (groans loudly) PETER -- (near) John, he wants to tell us something. (shouts) John? (normal voice) Oh, well, let's give it a try. Okay, you're pointing to the knot on your gag. Two words, first word, second syllable, sounds like tie. What's the first syllable? JOHN --- (afar) Peter, we don't have time to play games. PETER -- I'm sorry, fella, (fading) we don't have time to play games. FRED --- (hopping sounds, groaning, fades) ©2013 Bob Snook. Conditions for use: Do not sell any part of this script, even if you rewrite it. Pay no royalties, even if you make money from performances. You may reproduce and distribute this script freely, but all copies must contain this copyright statement. http://www.bobsnook.org email: [email protected] BACK |