This story took place in 1905, so a little research would be necessary to depict that setting with regards to costume, unless you would rather go with a more contemporary setting to depict this historical event. It's really up to you.

Length: 20 Minutes
Cast: 2 males, 2 females. Plus a lead singer,choir or group
Audience: Teens & Adults
Genre: Historical Drama

Sample Scene

LIGHTS UP

            An elderly woman is lying in a bed, her head is barely elevated so the
Audience has a good view of her face.

Though obviously feeling momentary pain, she still hums a song of her
Heart, praising God for life and everything and holding tightly, painfully
To her bible.

            The door to the room slowly opens and for a while no one shows up,
            Until eventually an elderly man in a wheel-chair makes his way inside.
            He too is all smiles, joyously humming to the same tune as his wife.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Oh, thank you Jesus.

            His wife greets him with a smile as he makes his way to her bed.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Hey there sweet thing…whatcha did today?

MRS. DOOLITTLE: Same thing I do everyday.

            Mr Doolittle goes by her bed and holds her hand.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Feel much pain today?

MRS. DOOLITTLE: Same as always…but the Lord promised never to give us more than we can bear, right.

MR. DOOLITTLE: He sure did.

MRS. DOOLITTLE: How was work?

            Mr. Doolittle shrugs.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Nothing to talk about really.

            He smiles at his wife…she returns it.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Guess who came to look for me today.

MRS. DOOLITTLE: Uhm…Mandella.

            Mr. Doolittle laughs…Mrs. Doolittle starts to laugh also, but the pain forces
            Her to stop.

MR. DOOLITTLE: You okay?
MRS. DOOLITTLE: Yeah…maybe we should ease off the jokes a bit.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Okay…good idea…..Are you up for some company?

MRS. DOOLITTLE: Only if it’s Denzel Washington.

MR. DOOLITTLE: Behave yourself….(calls offstage)…You may come in now.

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