These Shoes Were Made for Walking-Drama Skit

These Shoes Were Made for Walking-Drama Skit

Themes: The walk of life; our walk with the Lord; life is what you choose to make it; women's ministries
Categories: Women's Ministry, With God, Personal, Topical 
Summary:

Set at the bus stop, several pairs of high heel shoes come and go.  The shoes symbolize various types of women in their individual walks of life.  By listening to their tales at the bus stop, we get a glimpse of the kind of lives each woman (shoe) leads. Our cast of characters include:

Gracie, an average high heel who likes to volunteer at church, even though it isn't Sunday. 

Charlotte, a business shoe and workaholic, who is always on the go.

Kay, the "plain jane" high heel who volunteers at the soup kitchen because she likes to help people.

Marla, the teenager who disguised herself as a sneaker to "sneak" out of the house but then reveals her true identity as a hip, young high heel, dressed to go to a party.

Dee, a single sexy "slingback" in search of the perfect man shoe.

Tiffany, the rich and fancy high heel who shops and lays by the pool all day sipping shoe polish.

Jan, the sophisticated cobbler who goes back to the shoe hospital after hours in order to comfort a sick child (a pair of pink Crocs).

Cora, the elder who has traded in her high heels for a pair of orthopedic shoes.

Through the wisdom of Cora, who can think straight now that she's "actually getting some blood flow to her brain" we learn some of the lessons that life has taught her.  For instance, "Life doesn't always turn out like you planned, so you've got to walk the road you've been given." And, "You can either get out there and make a difference in this world or you can sit at home in your closet, waiting for the world to come to you.  Either way, you've got to decide: 'Where will my high heels take me?' The choice is up to you."

Great for any kinds of women's ministries, this skit reminds us that our choices are up to us, and that life is what we make it. 


 
Notes:

This skit is written from the perspective of high heel shoes, so on stage there should be some kind of curtain of barrier so that only the shoes and a little bit of leg can be seen by the audience.

 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 8 (8 Female)
Length: 8-10 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

SettingA bus stop. There should be a big sign on stage that says "Bus Stop." A curtain or some sort of wall/barrier that is open at the bottom will be needed on stage, so that all the audience can see are the bottom of the ladie's legs and their high heel shoes.   Behind the curtain, the real people can be sitting or standing.  As each character speaks, they will need to move their shoes, so the audience knows which character is speaking.

 

As the scene begins, Gracie is waiting for the bus.  Gracie should be a casual pair of heels. After a moment Charlotte, who is a business type of shoe (navy, black or tan) rushes in. 

Charlotte:

(runs in, panting heavily in between syllables, trying to catch her breath) Did... I... miss... the bus?

Gracie:

No.  The bus isn't due for a few minutes yet. 

Charlotte:

Good!  (pants heavily) Then I can rest for awhile!

Gracie:

Have you been running all over town again, Charlotte?

Charlotte:

Have I ever!  You should have seen me today, Gracie.  I was like a maniac!  But I've got tell you, I'm getting too old for this.

Gracie:

Are you running late again?

Charlotte:

As usual, you mean.  I barely had time to secure my buckle this morning.  It's a wonder it didn't fall!  It's been hanging on for dear life all day!

Gracie:

Not a good way to start the morning, huh?

Charlotte:

No!  And it's gotten worse.  I've been on the go all day long: rushing to this office and that office, up the block, down the block, across the bridge and back again.   I'm exhausted!

Gracie:

Are you on your way home now?

Charlotte:

No, that's just it.  I've still got a corporate dinner to go to but I'm so tired. I've got to pull myself together.

Gracie:

Can't you stay home just this once and skip the dinner?

Charlotte:

I wish I could but I've got to impress these "big wigs" from corporate.  It could mean a lot to my career.

Gracie:

Duty calls, I guess.

Charlotte:

Yeah. Plus, I think Willie will be there.

Gracie:

Who's Willie?

Charlotte:

He's this pair of leather cowboy boots from Texas.  Boy, do I love a pair of boots in spurs.  If he's there, it will definitely perk me up!

Gracie:

Do you think you'll have time to freshen up before the meeting?

Charlotte:

I doubt it.  I'm already late.  Why do you ask? 

Gracie:

It's nothing, really.  I just noticed a few scuff marks and I thought you  might want to touch up a bit.

Charlotte:

(horrified) What? This can't be happening! Not tonight! How embarrassing!

Gracie:

Look, it's barely noticeable. Besides, if this Willie is worth anything, he'll like you no matter what.

Charlotte:

You obviously have never dated a pair of boots before.  They go for all those hip, young, sling backs now days.  The ones with no scuffmarks.  Oh, what I wouldn't give for a good shoe shine right now!

Gracie:

You look fine.  I shouldn't have brought it up.  Hey look, here comes Kay.

Kay enters.  Her shoes should be a bit worn and not too flashy.

Kay:

Hi Charlotte.  Hi Gracie.

Charlotte:

Girl, what is all brown stuff all over you?

Kay:

Oh, that.  It's beef broth.

Gracie:

(sweetly) Oh, were you at the soup kitchen again?

Kay:

Yeah.  I go once a week to help serve the people at the shelter. 

Charlotte:

(to Charlotte) And you thought I looked bad.

Gracie:

I never said you looked bad!

Charlotte:

(to Kay) Honey, is that a carrot lodged in your teeth?

Kay:

Probably.  Today was vegetable soup day.  I got dripped on a couple of times.

Charlotte:

Doesn't that bother you?

Kay:

Nah. I'm not afraid to get dirty. It's nice to be able to help out. 

Gracie:

I think it's so great you do that. 

Kay:

Thanks.  It can be a long day but it's so rewarding.  So, where are you two headed?

Charlotte:

I'm going to a corporate dinner. 

Kay:

Oooh, fancy dinner, huh? Is Willie going to be there?

Charlotte:

I don't know.  I'm not sure if I want him to see me now. Gracie said I look horrible.

Gracie:

I did not!

Kay:

Don't be silly.  You look fine.  Besides, if Willie doesn't like you for who you are then he's not worth your time. 

Gracie:

Which is exactly what I told her.

Charlotte:

(pouts) Hmmmph.

Kay:

Where are you going, Gracie? Headed home?

Gracie:

No, I'm going to church.

Charlotte:

Again?  It's not even Sunday.

Gracie:

I'm aware of that.  We're going to help fold bulletins and stuff envelopes for the big mailer going out next week.

Kay:

Oh that's right, the big youth convention is coming up soon.

Gracie:

Right. I'm so excited!  I think I'm going to get to go this year as a counselor. 

Kay:

That would be wonderful!  What a great opportunity to be able to witness to all those young shoes just starting out on the road of life. 

Gracie:

That's exactly what I thought.  I can't wait!

Charlotte:

Speaking of young shoes, who's that coming our way?

Kay:

She looks familiar but I can't quite place her.

Gracie:

Shhh, here she comes.

Marla enters in a pair of sneakers.  As soon as she enters, she immediately changes into a snazzy pair of high heels.  Marla is a teen role, so the shoes should be hip, like something a teen would wear to a party.  After the sneakers are replaced with the heels, Kay speaks.

Kay:

(in astonishment) Marla, is that you?  Oh my gosh, it is!

Marla:

(giggles) I know pretty clever, huh?

Charlotte:

What's going on?  Why were you dressed like that before?

Marla:

What do you think sneakers are for?  We snuck out of the house.  I'm supposed to be at the library studying.

Gracie:

And where are you really going?

Marla:

To a party downtown. 

Kay:

(shocked) Marla!