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A sales clerk at a department store tries to serve the public. But some customers ignore the sales clerk, some are afraid to talk to her or him, and some abuse her or him. As the sales clerk's day drags on with no positive human interaction, he or she finally rebels by covertly making faces at a difficult customer. At the end of her depressing day, the store announcer thanks shoppers for "sharing your day with us." Catching the irony, the sales clerk slouches out. This sketch is performed by an ensemble of 7-9 people along with the sales clerk. Except for the off-stage voice of the store announcer, this sketch is done nearly entirely as pantomime, allowing the actors to express emotions with facial and body language. Related scriptures: Luke 8:45 Matthew 25:42-45 Matthew 5:13-16 Philippians 2:15
Cast: 8-10 in any combination of men and women Approx. running time: 4 min Adult: Youth: Sketch: Price: $8.00

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We happened to be performing this the day of the Michigan - Ohio State football game. Two of our actors showed up wearing shirts of the opposing teams. We quickly added them as shoppers to the sketch. They they would come from opposite sides, spot each other at center stage, and warily circle each other before walking off. It worked great!

Gary Randolph

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Your purchase of this script grants your church unlimited use of this sketch within your programs and worship services. You may photocopy the script for each cast member, provided that the copyright notice remains on each page. Scripts and performance rights are not transferable to other organizations or persons and cannot be resold. You may not use the sketches for any commercial purpose. Usage rights do not extend to video, radio, television or film.