When I Was Little-Drama Skit

When I Was Little-Drama Skit

Themes: Mother's Day; family closeness; Mother/daughter relationships; Relationship with grandparents; life's blessings; being thankful for what we have
Categories: Women's Ministry, Family, Mother's Day, Children 
Summary:

It's Granny Emma's birthday, which happens to coincide with Mother's Day this year, and four generations of women gather together for a family photo to celebrate this special day.  While searching for lost shoes, and fiddling with jacket zippers, Emmie, (Emma's great-granddaughter) begins to ask questions about what life was like when her mom was little, especially when it came to the relationship between her, and her grandmother.  "Did Granny play with you, like Nana plays with me?" she asks. With the help of a family photo album, and the memories of her Granny Emma, Emmie learns she has more in common with her mom than she thought, as well as what it means to be thankful for the blessings in your life.

 
Notes:

This skit would be perfect for a Mother/Daughter banquet!

 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 4 (4 Female)
Length: 5-8 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: A living room, with a hall tree, jackets, hats, shoes, rug etc. During the skit, we meet four generations of women: Emmie, an elementary age girl and great-grand daughter; Grace, an adult granddaughter in her 30’s (and mom to Emmie); Mary, a mother in her 60’s, (and mom to Grace); and Emma, a great-grandmother in her 80’s, (mom to Mary). 

As the scene opens, Grace is frantically looking under the hall tree and surrounding areas. After a moment, Mary enters somewhat rushed, with a couple of bags in hand and with jacket on.

Mary:

(to Grace) Are you girls ready? We need to be there at noon to get ready for the photographer.

Grace:

(still searching) I can’t find Emmie’s other shoe! Why does she always lose just one?

Emmie enters with only one shoe on and taps on Grace’s shoulder, holding the missing shoe and smiling at her mom.

Mary:

Looks like she found it. (smiles) Let’s get out to the car. I want to pick up some flowers on the way.

Emmie:

(putting on her other shoe) Nana, how old is Granny?

Mary:

She’ll be 87 on Sunday, which is Mother’s Day this year. That’s why we’re taking this special picture today with just the four of us.

Grace:

(handing Emmie a jacket) When I was little, Nana had her picture taken with four generations, too. And, she wants the same for you and me.

Emmie:

(fussing with the zipper on her jacket) So, Granny was “your” Nana.  Then, Granny is Nana’s sister? (looking confused)

Grace:

(kneeling to zip Emmie’s jacket and smiling, trying not to laugh) Nooo, Nana is my mom and Granny is Nana’s mom, and I’m your mom.  I know it’s confusing.

Emmie:

Oooohhh.  So, did Granny play with you, like Nana plays with me?  Because I’ve never seen her play dolls.

Grace:

(smiling at Mary, picking up her purse and bag off the hall tree) Oh, yes…we baked cookies, played dolls, drew pictures…she and I spent a lot of time together, just like you and Nana. 

Emmie:

How come she doesn’t bake any more?

Mary:

(handing Emmie a container of cookies to carry) Her hands don’t work like they used to and she gets’ tired a lot.  But she will love these chocolate chip cookies you and I made her.  And, I have something I want you to look at on the drive over. I think you’ll enjoy it.

Mary lays a small photo album on top of the container of cookies Emmie is holding

Grace:

Alright, Mom, enough reminiscing. Let’s get this show on the road. (“pushing”  Emmie and Mary out the “door”)

 

 

Emmie, Grace and Mary move to the other side of the stage, which looks like a grandma’s living room containing a couch, rocking chair, coffee table etc. Emma is tidying things up around the living room.  She picks up a doll that had been sitting on a chair.  She ponders it for a moment, obviously recalling  fond memories. After a moment, a knock is heard.

Emma:

(calling)  Coming! (She opens the door and everyone says “hi” and hugs) Well, don’t you all look beautiful!

Emmie:

Granny! Nana and I made you cookies! (Emma takes the cookies from Emmie. Then Emmie takes off her jacket and gives it to Emmie, then hugs Granny quickly and tightly)

Grace:

Emmie, don’t tackle her, you silly girl.  Hi Granny. (Grace kisses Granny’s cheek and takes Emmie’s jacket from her)

Mary:

Hi, Mom. We brought you flowers too. (Mary hugs Emma shows her a bouquet of flowers) I’ll put them in some water.

Emma:

Thank you, sweetheart.  They’re beautiful.

Mary takes cookies to kitchen and brings flowers back out in a vase.

Grace:

What time is Jim coming over?

Emma:

Around one. Plenty of time for us girls to catch up. (Grabs Emmie’s hand and leads her to the couch.  Emmie lay the photo album on the coffee table)

Grace:

Do you recognize Emmie’s dress?

Emmie does a twirl for everyone before she sits down on the couch with Emma

Emmie:

It was Mama’s dress when she was little.  Nana fixed it so I could wear it.  I wanted a new one, like my friends, but Mama says to be happy about what I have.

Emma:

My, my…Grace, I remember when you wore this.  Emmie dear, it looks beautiful on you.  It’s been a long time since I made that dress.  And your Mama is right, you should always be happy for the blessings you have.

Emma gives Emmie another hug

Emma:

What’s this book you laid on the table?

Emmie:

(excited) Nana gave this to me to look at on the way.  It’s a picture album, and you’re in it!

Mary:

Emmie has been wondering about what you and Grace used to do together when she was little, so I thought you might want to tell her some stories about these pictures.  (smiles at Emma then looks towards Grace) Grace, why don’t you and I get set up for Jim outside on the front porch and let Granny and Emmie talk.

Grace:

Sounds like a great idea.

Mary and Grace exit out the door.

Emma:

So, you’ve been asking a lot of questions about me. (teasing)

Emmie:

(sheepish) Yes.  I just wanted to know what it was like when Mama was little.

Emma:

Well, I think this photo album will help.  Let’s take a look.  (picks up the photo album, opens it and points to a picture) Now look there, that’s when she and I were painting on the porch.  Your Mama and I painted a lot when she was little.  (points at another picture) And here, she was learning to jump rope.

Emmie:

(excited) I know how to do that! (turns the page in album) Here is the picture of Mama in this dress.  She said you made it.

Emma:

Yes, your Mama wasn’t very happy about this dress at first.  She wanted to a fancy velvet dress from the department store like her friends.

Emmie:

Really?  I thought she loved this dress!