Valentine's Day Skit

Here is a skit I wrote for our youth group to be made into a video and shown at our Valentine's Banquet. It is still in the editing stage, so let me know what you think so I can make some last minute changes.

I Can Show You the World
AGYG Valentine’s Skit 2007

Cast:
Alan (Aladdin): Grant
Jessica (Jasmine): Christina
Andy (Abu): Paul
Jeff (Jafar): Charles
Gene (Genie): Josh
Jessica’s Mom: Eunice
Jessica’s Friend: Liz


Alan is a non-Christian who smokes, drinks, steals, and is mean
Jessica is a Christian girl who wants to be a missionary and serve God
Andy is Alan’s friend who often eggs him on to do bad things
Jeff is Jessica’s uncle who wants to get Alan arrested to keep him away from Jessica
Gene is Alan’s friend who teaches him how to trick Jessica into thinking he is a Christian
Jessica’s mom orders Jessica not to date Alan
Jessica’s friend uncovers the truth about Alan and convinces Jessica to break up with him


Scene One (Alan and Andy talking about the things they have just stolen)
Alan: That was close. We almost got caught by the store owner.
Andy: Yeah, but look at what we got! (Dumps iPod, camera, cds, etc. onto table).
Alan: Not bad. I bet we can get $100 for this iPod. $75 for the camera. $20 for these cds.
Andy: All in a day’s work. Hey, you wanna go get a beer? Cruise for some chicks?
Alan: I know just the place. There’s this cute girl that rocks.
Andy: Let’s go.

Scene Two (Jessica and Liz are talking about their future work for God)
Jessica: I just got back from this amazing retreat. God really spoke to me.
Liz: What happened?
Jessica: I dedicated my life to God and promised that I would become a missionary and go anywhere in the world to serve Him.
Liz: That’s pretty extreme, isn’t it?
Jessica: Yeah, but it is what I want to do with my life. I mean, I want to do something eternally significant.
Liz: I can see why you’re so excited about it. Who knows, I just might join you.
Jessica: That would be awesome.
Liz: I’ll pray about it. And for you, too.
Jessica: Thanks. You’re my best friend. I don’t know if I could make it without you.

Scene Three (Jeff and Jessica’s mom are talking about Jessica’s decision to be a missionary)
Jeff: I heard that Jessica is going to become a missionary.
Mom: I wish she would come to her senses and choose a more reasonable career.
Jeff: What a waste. She’s so talented, intelligent…and beautiful.
Mom: You don’t think you could talk some sense into her, do you?
Jeff: For you, my dear sister, I would do anything. Consider it done.
Mom: Thanks. You can’t imagine how troubling this is for me.
Jeff: Don’t worry. She’ll come to her senses, get a good job, find a nice guy….

Scene Four (Alan, Andy and Gene talking about how to get Alan hooked up with Jessica)
Alan: What did I tell you! She is one fine looking girl!
Andy: You weren’t kidding. She is hot!
Gene: Are you guys talking about Jessica?
Alan: That’s the beauty!
Gene: I feel sorry for you.
Alan: Why?
Gene: She’s a Christian.
Alan: So, what difference does that make? I don’t care what her religion is.
Andy: Yeah. What’s the big deal?
Gene: You don’t get it. She wouldn’t give a guy like you a second thought. She would never date a non-Christian.
Andy: What, is she some kind of bigot?
Gene: No. It’s just that she believes that dating someone who doesn’t believe in Jesus is wrong.
Alan: Wow. Is she a loony toon or something? I don’t want to get mixed up with some religious fanatic.
Gene: Don’t worry. She’s perfectly normal. Once she falls in love with you, Jesus will be out the window.
Andy: Yeah, Romeo here can charm any girl. Jesus doesn’t stand a chance against him.
Alan: Tell me your plan, gen-i-us. I’m all ears.

Scene Five (Jessica and Liz are talking about Alan)
Liz: I heard you went out with Alan last night. How did it go?
Jessica: It was like a dream! He’s so handsome… charming… romantic!
Liz: What did you guys do?
Jessica: Dinner at Maggiano’s. A movie. Talking late into the night.
Liz: What did you guys talk about?
Jessica: He told me he wants to go on the mission field and teach others about Jesus. I was so excited—he wants to do exactly what I want to do! Can you believe it; I’m so blessed.
Liz: Sounds like a dream come true. Maybe it’s too good to be true.
Jessica: It can’t be. I just feels so right.

Scene Six (Jeff and Jessica’s mom discussing Jessica’s new boyfriend)
Jeff: I heard Jessica has a new boyfriend.
Mom: Yes, and he wants to be a missionary, too. I just can’t win.
Jeff: All is not lost. I can get rid of this religious Romeo, no problem.
Mom: Are you sure?
Jeff: Leave it to me, sister. This guy is going down!

Scene Seven (Alan, Andy and Gene are discussing Jessica)
Alan: Gene, you’re a gen-I-us!
Andy: Stop the puns, Romeo. You’re making me sick.
Gene: I told you it would work.
Alan: She is eating out of my hands. She fell for every line I fed her. Now, if I can just take this to the next level. What should I do?
Andy: Slow down, Al, you’re going a little too fast, don’t you think?
Alan: No way. I’m going to reel this fish in as fast as I can. I don’t want her to get away.
Gene: Well, let me tell you what to do.
Alan: I’m all ears, gen-I-us.
Andy: (Andy rolls his eyes and groans)

Scene Eight (Jeff and Liz are talking about Jessica and Alan)
Jeff: I’m concerned about Jessica. What do you think of this new boyfriend of hers?
Liz: He seems ok. I mean, he is all that she wants in a guy.
Jeff: Really? That’s not what I found out.
Liz: What do you mean?
Jeff: I’ve been asking around, and it seems that Jessica’s boyfriend has quite a record of misdeeds.
Liz: Like what?
Jeff: Well, he’s been arrested twice for shoplifting in the past few years. He’s well known at all the bars and dance clubs. In fact, word on the street says he is even dealing crack, but I can’t verify that.
Liz: Are you sure?
Jeff: Checked it out with my cop friend. It all is true.
Liz: Wow. I need to tell Jessica.
Jeff: Yes. Please do. I am really concerned for her. So is her mother.

Scene Nine (Jessica and Alan fighting over the revelation of his true nature)
Jessica: How could you do this to me! You’re such a liar! A phony! We’re history!
Alan: But Jessica, I did it because I love you.
Jessica: Puh-lease! You don’t know what love is.
Alan: I can change. I’ll stop doing all the bad stuff.
Jessica: It’s more than that. I need someone who has the same passion for God that I have. You don’t even come close. I’m sorry, but I’m through with you!
Alan: But… I can show you the world.
Jessica: Don’t call me, I’ll call you…. Not!!!!

Scene Ten (Jeff and Jessica’s mother glorying in their victory)
Mom: I didn’t think you could pull it off.
Jeff: I’m surprised that you doubted me, sis.
Mom: And you even got him arrested for drug possession. How did you do that?
Jeff: You just have to know the right people. All it took was a phone call and a quick stash of crack in his car, and the rest is history.
Mom: You are sooooo evil. I love it. Now we just have to finish the work of changing Jessica’s mind.
Jeff: Leave it to me.
Mom: I will.

Scene Eleven (Two years later Alan runs into Jessica and tells her of his conversion in prison)
Alan: Hey, Jessica. Is that you?
Jessica: Alan? You look totally different. What’s up?
Alan: I just got out of prison. It changed my life.
Jessica: Really (sarcasticly)?
Alan: No, I’m serious. I hit bottom and all I could do was look up and ask Jesus to help me. And he did.
Jessica: I find it hard to believe.
Alan: I know. I don’t expect you to believe me. But give me a chance and I will show you that it’s real.
Jessica: I will pray for you. That’s all I can promise right now.
Alan: Thanks. That’s enough.

Scene Twelve (Two years later Jeff and Jessica’s mom are fighting about Jessica marrying Alan and going to Africa as missionaries)
Mom: I don’t believe it. You let them get married!
Jeff: I didn’t think she would ever talk to him again after what happened.
Mom: Well, you thought wrong. Now I have two religious psychos in my family. And Africa. Why Africa? Of all the places in the world to go, why did they go to that God-forsaken place?
Jeff: I’m sorry, but everything I tried didn’t work.
Mom: And now I have to live with the mess. You couldn’t have failed more miserably. Sometimes I wonder why mom ever let you live.

Scene Thirteen (Alan and Jessica in Africa)
Alan: This is the most incredible experience I have ever had. I couldn’t have imagined life could be so fulfilling and meaningful. And the best part is that I get to spend it with you.
Jessica: You’re so wonderful. You’re all that I want in a man, and more. And to think we can serve God together for our whole lives. It’s truly amazing.
Alan: We are so blessed. I finally understand what love is all about. I’m going to cherish you for the rest of my life.
Jessica: It is truly a miracle how God brought us together. It couldn’t be more perfect.
Alan: I agree. Loving Jesus, loving you, and loving these Africans is the most important thing I could do with my life. I have found true love in every aspect of my life. Thank you for being patient with me.
Jessica: I’m truly glad that I gave you a second chance. I guess God still works miracles and changes lives. I have never been so happy in all my life, and you are an important part of that. I love you.