The Fishing Hole

Drama by Dave Marsh October 08, 2010

It's by far my favorite drama.

Cast:
John: A dad
Jimmy: A son
Martha: A mom

Props:
Fishing poles
Folding chairs

Setting:
The family's backyard
(LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE on John and Jimmy who are fishing.)

Jimmy: So, what do you think, Dad?

Dad: What do I think about what, Jimmy?

Jimmy: Are we going to catch some fish?

Dad: I don't know. What do you think?

Jimmy: I think it's just a matter of time.

Dad: Sounds good to me. Did you bait your hook?

Jimmy: Yep!

Dad: Then we're all set. So, tell me, do you miss school?

Jimmy: Yeah, right Dad.

(There is a lot of conversation between father and son here with the father asking the son lots of questions about what he did at a party, what he's watching on tv, where they want to go for vacation, etc. This goes on for some time...)

Mom: (comes out) John? John you know it's 5'oclock. You gonna start the grill?

Dad: Oh, yeah, sure. Wow. Is it 5 already?

Mom: Yep. You guys have been out here a long time. What are you two talking about?

Dad: Stuff.

Jimmy: Stuff.

Mom: (Looks around and leans down, speaking quietly so only Dad can hear) Dear, you realize don't you that you're fishing in our swimming pool.

Dad: (looks at his son and smiles) Yep.

Mom: (get's it) Oh, okay. Well, (kisses him on the cheek) maybe dinner can wait another half an hour. (She walks off)

Jimmy: Hey Dad, who do you think is stronger: Superman or the Hulk?
(

Lights slowing begin to fade here...)

Dad: Hmmm, well, I don't know. They're both pretty strong. What do you think?

Jimmy: I think the Hulk cause when he gets angry, he gets stronger.

Dad: Yeah, but isn't Superman, like, always strong?

Jimmy: Yeah, I guess but the Hulk is bigger and he's green!

Dad: Ah, of course, I had forgotten about that. Hey, which Pokemon do you like the best?

Jimmy: I like Pikachu.. etc...

(LIGHTS COMPLETELY OUT)

END

(c) 1999 Dave Marsh