As the Worm Turns

Scripture Reference: Daniel 6

A lesson in God’s protection.

Cast:
SQUIGGLY – Ozzie’s pet worm
(NOTE: All of Squiggly’s dialog is done with a kazoo. The words are provided as a guide for the vocalization and movement.)
MR. MATT – the teacher who sets him straight

Props:
None

(MR. MATT is on stage when SQUIGGLY enters clearly shaken.)

MR. MATT: Hi, Squiggly. Where’s Ozzie?

SQUIGGLY: I don’t know.

MR. MATT: Is something bothering you?

SQUIGGLY: Uh-huh.

MR. MATT: Is D.B. trying to take you fishing again, so he can use you for bait?

SQUIGGLY: Uh-uh.

MR. MATT: Did Dilly invite you over for dinner again, and forget to tell you that you were on the menu?

SQUIGGLY: Uh-uh.

MR. MATT: Hmmm. Are you have trouble with Ozzie’s friends again?

SQUIGGLY: Uh-huh.

MR. MATT: What are they trying to get you to do now?

SQUIGGLY: (At this point, SQUIGGLY goes into a long detailed explanation. No one can actually understand it, but MR. MATT will go along like he understand. MR. MATT will nod, shake his head, and say “Yeah,” “Really?” “No!” etc. SQUIGGLY ends by pausing and looking at MR. MATT.)

MR. MATT: I can’t believe they want you to do that! What did you tell them?

SQUIGGLY: Grrr!

MR. MATT: Good for you, Squiggly. You chose to do what was right in God’s sight rather than doing what Ozzie’s so-called friends wanted you to do.

SQUIGGLY: Aw.

MR. MATT: You know they might be mad at you.

SQUIGGLY: Huh?!?

MR. MATT: For not going along with their scheme.

SQUIGGLY: Uh-oh!

MR. MATT: I wouldn’t worry about it. God is on your side.

SQUIGGLY: Phew.

MR. MATT: If anything, I’d worry about them.

SQUIGGLY: Ha ha ha!

MR. MATT: It is always better to be on God’s side.

SQUIGGLY: Uh-huh!

MR. MATT: Well, I’ve enjoyed our talk. You have some really perceptive insights, Squiggly.

SQUIGGLY: Aw.

MR. MATT: Do you feel better?

SQUIGGLY: Uh-huh.

MR. MATT: Good. See you later, Squiggly.

SQUIGGLY: Bye-bye.