8/4/2019 Teacher for the Day Reader's Theater

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Bobbie Keenan

FRMS 7331 Summer- 2009

Readers Theater Keeper of the Knight

Teacher for the Day

Cast

Narrator Auntie Bernadette IsabelStudent #1 Student #2 Student #3

Teacher

Setting: Auntie Bernadette has taken Isabel to the local university where she is speaking

to a class about her life a s a suruhanan.

Narrator: Auntie Bernadette has been asked to speak to a sociology class at the local

university about her life as a suruhana. She invites Isabel to go along with her to get out

of the house and away from her oppressive Aunt Minerva.

Auntie Bernadette: Come with me (she jumps up from her seat and gestures to thedoor) It will get you away from Minerva for the afternoon.

Narrator: Without speaking, Isabel half-heartedly agrees to go. They arrive at the

university and are escorted to a packed sociology class. Auntie Bernadette

enthusiastically takes her place at the front of the class to answer question while Isabel isseated off to the side just behind her.

Student #1: How do you explain your power to heal?

Narrator: All eyes are focused on Auntie Bernadette

Auntie Bernadette: (without hesitation) My heavenly Father gave the gift to me. I was

born feet first. Babies born feet first have the healing touch.

Narrator: Several students nod their head as if the statement Auntie Bernadette justmade is absolutely factual. Others just say, Oh! as if they just understood something

new and true for the very first time. Bernadette then calls on the next student.

Student #2: Why do you use spoons to massage?

Auntie Bernadette: (confidently) My mother used spoons.

Narrator: Another eager student raises her hand to be called on.

Auntie Bernadette: (pointing at the student with the raised hand) Yes?

Student #3: (some what hesitantly) Is it difficult working with the handicapped? (sinks

back down into her seat, slightly embarrassed)

8/4/2019 Teacher for the Day Reader's Theater

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Bobbie Keenan

FRMS 7331 Summer- 2009

Readers Theater Keeper of the Knight

Auntie Bernadette: (smiles at the student as if to make her more comfortable) I dontknow any other way. God took one thing (moves and gestures towards her folded left

hand) but gave me another.

Student #3: (Nods and looks relieved that her question didnt offend. Now feeling atease, she asks another bold question) What is the strangest thing someone wanted you

to do?

Narrator: Theres tremulous laughter throughout the class.

Auntie Bernadette: (speaking loudly over the laughter) I cant say that with my youngniece here. (Looks at Isabelle)

Narrator: All eyes are now focused on Isabel, who is trying to look invisible.

Auntie Bernadette: But, (Raising her voice loudly and bringing the audience backunder her trance) I told him Im not that kind of woman. (Makes a stern face for

emphasis) And thats not the kind of healing I do.

Narrator: The entire class and teacher laugh at Auntie Bernadettes innuendo, but not

Isabel. Isabel understands what her aunt means and why they are laughing, but choosesnot to react. The teacher than asks Auntie Bernadette if she could stay for her next class.

Auntie Bernadette: (flattered) Youre lucky. I dont have any appointments thisafternoon. (Smiles)

Isabel: (Looking at the floor) (*Sigh*)

Narrator: Auntie Bernadette and the teacher turn to Isabel, who didnt think she had

been so loud.

Teacher: (with understanding) Isabel, would you like to walk around campus while your

auntie talks to my next class? You could watch the diving team at the pool.

(enthusiastically) Theyre champions this year.

Isabel: (relieved)Thank you, miss.

Narrator: Isabel slips out the door and heads to the campus ground, while AuntieBernadette awaits the next class.