“Getting Old Is Not For Sissies” - Skit Ideas

"Getting Old Is Not For Sissies" By Mary Engquist

?2012 "Getting Old Is Not For Sissies" Mary Engquist

(Cast of Characters--Linda, Jake, and a Phone Operator, Joey and Anita - total of 5 cast members. Props---Table and chairs-Couch, shovel and

hammer. Old hair wigs and glasses. Old outfits for the 50's)

(Summary: This skit will bring back memories for the old and questions for the young. It is a comedy filled with live events, so enjoy for tomorrow may come too quickly.)

(Starts out in a living room setting. You can hang pictures on the wall. A table and lamp. Love seat. Linda and Jake sitting in the love seat holding hands. They each have a cup of tea that they are drinking. They are 70 years old now and need to dress up as old people in this scene.)

SCENE ONE

JAKE Why, just yesterday, we were working 2 jobs, holding down a family of 5, taking our kids to the games and attending PTA meetings and even walking 3 miles a day, visiting neighbors, having block parties, and going to church 3 times a week.

LINDA Yea, and don't forget our eye sight was excellent, hearing no problem, no pills to take and we only saw the doctor once a year. Our bones didn't crack when we walked and no bad knees or hips. Our parents were still alive and we were one of the lucky ones who had our moms and dads. I miss those good old days. Oh Papa, here we are living with our kids, not much eye sight or hearing left or memory, but to think we have been together for over 55 years.

JAKE

You're right, sweetheart, and I love you more today than I did yesterday.

LINDA

Speaking of yesterday, why we have so many stories to tell we could write a book.

JAKE

Yea, and if we don't show and tell, well, gee, no one will ever know the trials and tribulations that we have had. Just to think that we might take it all to the grave.

LINDA

Well, don't be so morbid, my love. If the truth be known they would not believe all the crazy things that have happened to us over the years. The raising of our 4 kids, the grandkids and now a great grand baby.

JAKE

Hush now, it sounds like we are getting old. It is hard to bear the thought that this happened so fast.

LINDA

Me too, but I can't help reminiscing when I was going into labor with our first child, and the stunt that you pulled.

JAKE Oh yea, what did I do?

LINDA It's what you didn't do.

JAKE Well, dear, you can tell me later. I really need my afternoon nap. You know it is that time.

LINDA Yes, I feel tired too.

(They both fall asleep in the loveseat and start dreaming. Lights go down and curtain closes.)

(Linda and Jake come out. Try and make them look like the older ones but a younger version.)

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