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The Motorcycle Shop
Players: Dealer, Customer, 3 Volunteer Motorcycles, Joe
First, of course, the dealer needs some volunteers from the audience. Three are selected, and each is briefed quickly as he comes to the front. (Choose scapegoats who have characteristics similar to the motorcycle they will represent.) The first is to go slowly when started. The second will go very fast, almost losing its rider. The third should not go anywhere. They are lined up on their hands and knees facing the crowd.
The Motorcycle Dealer introduces himself and his shop. He stocks many types of motorcycles, and they are all in excellent condition. In fact, he will demonstrate how good they are by making a sale to the next customer who walks in the door.
"Now," says the Dealer, "You can see what fine motorcycles I have."
A Scout walks in and asks if he has any motorcycles for sale. Of course, the Dealer is eager to show his stock.
This first one is a <use the volunteer’s name>. It's only 200 cc's, but a nice little machine. The Dealer makes his sales pitch and invites the Buyer to go for a ride. The Buyer straddles the Smith, raises himself up and mimics using the kick starter. The victim makes motorcycle noises, not very energetically. He 'rides' (actually straddles and walks) the Smith around in a slow circle, returning to the starting point.
"That's too slow," says the Buyer, "Do you have anything more powerful?"
The next motorcycle is a 1000 cc <use volunteer’s name>. Again the Buyer climbs aboard and operates the kick starter.
The <use volunteer’s name> roars to life and races around in a circle. The Buyer can barely hold on.
"That's too fast! I could kill myself on that one!"
The Dealer says he thinks he has just the right one, a <use volunteer’s name> that he recently received on trade-in. It's in good condition and has about the right power. The Buyer climbs on and tries to start. He makes sputtering noises.
After several trials, he complains that something just isn't right because the Jones won't start. He gets off and stands looking at the motorcycle.
The Dealer yells angrily to Joe, who is offstage, "Joe! I thought I told you to make sure all the cycles were in good working order!"
Joe replies, "Sorry Boss! I did what I could, but you know how you can't get those <use volunteer’s name> to start in the morning!
Movie Theater
(Boy1 laying down across 3 chairs)
Boy2: (to boy1) “Excuse me sir, This theater has a policy of only one chair per patron. Please sit up, it is a sold out show tonight.
Boy1: <groan>
Boy2: “If you do not sit up sir, I will have to call the manager.”
Boy1: <groan>
Boy2: (leave and then return dragging Leader behind) “This is the Manager, Now you’re in trouble!”
Leader: “Excuse me sir, what is your name?”
Boy1: <groan> “X”
Leader: “Very well X, and just where did you come from?”
Boy1: “The balcony.”