Travis and God
Staff Meeting
GOD: (Travis enters, then) Hey Travis!
TRAVIS: God? Sorry…you surprised me. We don't usually have these talks…
GOD: …until the campers are here. Yeah, I noticed.
TRAVIS: Oh. Sorry about that.
GOD: Yeah…you sort …you sort of slip a little when you’re away from camp.
TRAVIS: I know. I uh…. I wish I knew how to fix that.
GOD: Are you kidding?
TRAVIS: I mean…I mean I do know how to fix that…I just …I just don't.
GOD: Well, I’m just glad you come back. I’m glad we talk…and, like you’re parents said on the day you were born…
TRAVIS: What’s that?
GOD: “If that’s the best we can do.”
TRAVIS: Hey!
GOD: Kidding. Remember? PAC’s fun, too. Hey Trav…speaking of fun. Now, I don't often do this, but well…you’re sort of a special guy to me. You want to do something that very people ever get to do?
TRAVIS: Be nice to _____?
GOD: Huh?
TRAVIS: Kidding. Remember? PAC’s fun, too. But yeah…whatta ya got in mind?
GOD: I think you’re gonna like this. I can trust you, right?
TRAVIS: Like I could lie to you.
GOD: You’re right. And I’m just doing this because…well, I think it’s something you should know. Something you should hear since you’re going to be in charge of so many of my children tomorrow.
TRAVIS: Cool. A secret from God. What is it?
GOD: Well…I’m going to let you listen in on something. You see..right now..in dozens of different places…people are talking to me.
TRAVIS: Praying?
GOD: Yeah. Praying. And I’d like…well, I’d really like you to listen in on a few.
TRAVIS: Wow. That’s…sort of awesome. You sure I should be…
GOD: Trust me… I know what I’m doing.
TRAVIS: I mean…of course you know what you’re doing…you’re…
GOD: …I’m God. So. You wanna hear what I’m hearing? Don't worry, it’s not being nosy. You’re going to spend an awesome weekend with some kids who have real weight on their hearts… it’ll help you to know what some of them are.
TRAVIS: I’ve never…uh…I mean, I don't know what to say…
GOD: So don't say anything…just listen…….
GIRL 1: God… I’m excited. I mean I’m scared too, but I’m mostly excited. I may have to lay here all night and not even close my eyes because I’m staring at the ceiling, I’m so excited. God, if I…
BOY 1: …. I hope they don't laugh..or talk about me. That’s why I hate doing new stuff. Face it, God, I’m not that cool looking. I don't even know the right stuff to wear....I mean, what if I get there and..
GIRL 2: …I can’t wait to perform, God! This is all I’ve looked forward to since last year. I know I’m not supposed to show off and stuff, but man, this is gonna be awesome when they see me perform. I can see it now…the MC’s will call my name and…
BOY 1: …I wonder who else is gonna be there. It won’t be so bad if I know somebody…
BOY 2: …I’m gonna have to fake it. Heck, the thoughts I’ve had this year. ..there’s no way I belong at a Jesus camp. So…just help me get by, okay? And I promise that after camp I’ll really try to…
GIRL 1: …That’s it. I can’t go to sleep. I give up. I wonder where I put my Bible? I know I had one at camp last summer….
BOY 2: …..It’s those small groups that really make me nervous. They’ll ask a question and the leader will look at me…and I just sit there a fool. ….
BOY 1: … If I get put in the front line of dance I’ll just leave. I’ll tell ‘em I’m sick or something. Nobody wants to watch somebody like me dance…
GIRL 2: ….I can’t wait for the dance. I’ll volunteer to be in the front line. Wait ‘til Hannah sees me dance. And my solo stuff…. I wonder if I should sign up for the first day or wait until the end? Maybe if I just told them…
BOY 2: …God, I’m idiot. I don't belong here. I can surely hide in the corner for two days without anybody asking me to do something…
GIRL 1:…That’s it. I give up. I’ll just stay awake all night. This is gonna be a blast!.....
BOY 1: ….The counselors aren’t mean or anything, but they don't know. They all got talent and stuff or they wouldn’t be there. Man, I spend most of my life tryin’ to get people to not notice me. What am I doin’ at a performing camp?.....
GIRL 2: …Oh God, what if I blow it? What if I get up there and make a total fool of myself? That settles it. I’ll perform last so they won’t spend the whole weekend laughing at me. …
GIRL 1: …Is it morning yet?
BOY 1: … I wonder where I can hide?
GIRL 2: …That settles it. I’m not performing.
BOY 2: …I hope there’s somebody there as stupid as me…
GIRL 1: ..For thine is the kingdom and the glory forever and ever…Amen!
TRAVIS: (a long beat, then) That was…uh..that was pretty cool. (another beat) I had no idea that the campers were that nervous and excited…
GOD: …and scared…
TRAVIS: …and scared. Looks like we got our work cut out for us this weekend. Those kids…
GOD: ..Uh..Travis?
TRAVIS: Yeah?
GOD: Did I say those were campers?
TRAVIS: (a long beat) Then..who were they?
GOD: (a beat, then) Look around this room.
TRAVIS: (a beat) Those were…those were the counselors? (a long beat) Wow.
GOD: Yeah. Wow.
TRAVIS: But if that’s what we’re praying then….
GOD: Could I teach you something new?
TRAVIS: Sure.
GOD: I don't use perfect people…I use people …even in their imperfection. Repeat after me…
TRAVIS: Okay.
GOD: Thus saith the Lord…
TRAVIS: “Thus saith the Lord…”
GOD: I’ll do the work….
TRAVIS: “I’ll do the work…”
GOD: And if I need your help, I’ll call.
TRAVIS: (laughs, then) “And if I need your help, I’ll call.” (a long beat) It’s gonna be a great weekend Lord.
GOD: Thank you. It was all my idea. Trav…
TRAVIS: Yeah?
GOD: Pray for us. And we’ll all listen in on your prayer.
TRAVIS: (prays)
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