The Hotel And Restaurant
Drama
Sermon Warm-ups
21 Lead-in Skits
Cast Of Characters
Peter: the maitre d' hotel, middle-aged or older
Customer 1: any age or sex, older than Customer 2
Customer 2: a younger woman
Customer 3: a female senior citizen
(The lights come up on Peter in a tux, standing in front of an ele-gant doorway. Two chairs and an end table are off to one side. Next to Peter is an elaborate table or podium holding a book and a telephone, which starts ringing)
Peter: (Answers the phone) Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant, where the food is divine, and the rooms are out of this world. This is Peter speaking. May I help you? ... (Snaps to attention, because he is speaking to THE BOSS) You need to add a name to the reservation list? Excellent sir, the name ... Roberta Denter ... (Writes the name in the book) Very good, sir, I have the name logged as requested ... Always a pleasure talking to you, sir. Have a glorious day! (Customer 1 enters) Welcome to Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant, where the food is divine, and the rooms are out of this world. May I help you?
Customer 1: Yes, I'd like a room and a table for lunch, please.
Peter: Excellent! Your name, please.
Customer 1: (Ignores Peter's question) I've heard such wonderful things about this establishment. I can't wait to experience them for myself.
Peter: Do you have a reservation?
Customer 1: No, but that shouldn't be a problem. I doubt you're that busy.
Peter: Well, generally speaking, we do require reservations.
Customer 1: All right, fine. If that's the way you're going to be, I'll just make my reservation now. Party of one, and I'd like a seaside view if possible, non-smoking.
Peter: It isn't that simple. You see, first you need --
Customer 1: Sir, let's not be ridiculous. I can see through the doorway that there is plenty of room. (Pulls out some cash) Now, you just let me know how much for a window table.
Peter: You don't understand --
Customer 1: Just name the price.
Peter: I'm afraid that our reservations can't be purchased. I'm very sorry. (Customer 1 walks off in a huff. The phone rings) Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant, where the food is divine, and the rooms are out of this world. May I help you? ... You'd like to make a reservation? (Still talking on the phone, with a nod acknowledges Customer 2 entering. Customer 2 seems confused, and continually looks around) Excellent, there is one in your party, I take it? Oh, just a guess. (Customer 3 enters and is very impatient) Can you tell me a little about yourself? Well, I'm sorry ... Yes, I have heard of the right to privacy ... I really think you should speak with my BOSS ... Oh, it's no trouble. He always has time for anyone and everyone ... Just a moment and I'll transfer you. (Hangs up the phone, while Customer 3 paces and fumes)
Customer 3: Well, I must say, the service isn't at all what I expected from such an upscale place.
Peter: Sorry, to keep you both waiting. Welcome to Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant. May I help you?
Customer 3: You certainly may. My name is Paula Whitfield, party of one.
Peter: Thank you, but I believe this other customer was here first. If you will just allow me to take care --
Customer 3: (To Customer 2) I really am in a hurry. Do you mind if he helps me first, dear?
Customer 2: No, not at all.
Customer 3: I'm meeting someone here, and I just can't wait.
Peter: (Checks the book) Whitfield, you said?
Customer 3: Yes, that's right.
Peter: I'm sorry, I can't find your reservation.
Customer 3: But that's not possible. I'm sure it must be there. Look again!
Peter: (Looks) No, it isn't there.
Customer 3: How can that be? Let me see that book. (Peter shows Customer 3 the entry) My name isn't there. There must be some mistake. (Stunned, she walks over and collapses in the chair) I did all that charity work for nothing. I didn't even like participating, but I knew I needed to volunteer.
Peter: (To Customer 2) Your name, please?
Customer 2: Oh, I'm probably not in the book. Maybe I haven't done enough for other people either. I'm not sure what I'm doing here.
Peter: I'd be happy to check for your name.
Customer 2: Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to look. My last name is Ashton, Jenny Ashton.
Peter: Just a moment, please. (Flips through the book to the A's)
Customer 2: If I do have a reservation, it's only because someone else called ahead for me. You know, paid my dues.
Peter: Yes, that does happen. Jennifer E. Ashton, you have a reservation. Congratulations, Jenny!
Customer 2: (Excitedly) Oh, my gosh!
Peter: If you'll follow me. (Leads her toward the door) So, who do you think called ahead for you?
(Blackout)
Peter: the maitre d' hotel, middle-aged or older
Customer 1: any age or sex, older than Customer 2
Customer 2: a younger woman
Customer 3: a female senior citizen
(The lights come up on Peter in a tux, standing in front of an ele-gant doorway. Two chairs and an end table are off to one side. Next to Peter is an elaborate table or podium holding a book and a telephone, which starts ringing)
Peter: (Answers the phone) Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant, where the food is divine, and the rooms are out of this world. This is Peter speaking. May I help you? ... (Snaps to attention, because he is speaking to THE BOSS) You need to add a name to the reservation list? Excellent sir, the name ... Roberta Denter ... (Writes the name in the book) Very good, sir, I have the name logged as requested ... Always a pleasure talking to you, sir. Have a glorious day! (Customer 1 enters) Welcome to Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant, where the food is divine, and the rooms are out of this world. May I help you?
Customer 1: Yes, I'd like a room and a table for lunch, please.
Peter: Excellent! Your name, please.
Customer 1: (Ignores Peter's question) I've heard such wonderful things about this establishment. I can't wait to experience them for myself.
Peter: Do you have a reservation?
Customer 1: No, but that shouldn't be a problem. I doubt you're that busy.
Peter: Well, generally speaking, we do require reservations.
Customer 1: All right, fine. If that's the way you're going to be, I'll just make my reservation now. Party of one, and I'd like a seaside view if possible, non-smoking.
Peter: It isn't that simple. You see, first you need --
Customer 1: Sir, let's not be ridiculous. I can see through the doorway that there is plenty of room. (Pulls out some cash) Now, you just let me know how much for a window table.
Peter: You don't understand --
Customer 1: Just name the price.
Peter: I'm afraid that our reservations can't be purchased. I'm very sorry. (Customer 1 walks off in a huff. The phone rings) Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant, where the food is divine, and the rooms are out of this world. May I help you? ... You'd like to make a reservation? (Still talking on the phone, with a nod acknowledges Customer 2 entering. Customer 2 seems confused, and continually looks around) Excellent, there is one in your party, I take it? Oh, just a guess. (Customer 3 enters and is very impatient) Can you tell me a little about yourself? Well, I'm sorry ... Yes, I have heard of the right to privacy ... I really think you should speak with my BOSS ... Oh, it's no trouble. He always has time for anyone and everyone ... Just a moment and I'll transfer you. (Hangs up the phone, while Customer 3 paces and fumes)
Customer 3: Well, I must say, the service isn't at all what I expected from such an upscale place.
Peter: Sorry, to keep you both waiting. Welcome to Heaven's Gate Hotel and Restaurant. May I help you?
Customer 3: You certainly may. My name is Paula Whitfield, party of one.
Peter: Thank you, but I believe this other customer was here first. If you will just allow me to take care --
Customer 3: (To Customer 2) I really am in a hurry. Do you mind if he helps me first, dear?
Customer 2: No, not at all.
Customer 3: I'm meeting someone here, and I just can't wait.
Peter: (Checks the book) Whitfield, you said?
Customer 3: Yes, that's right.
Peter: I'm sorry, I can't find your reservation.
Customer 3: But that's not possible. I'm sure it must be there. Look again!
Peter: (Looks) No, it isn't there.
Customer 3: How can that be? Let me see that book. (Peter shows Customer 3 the entry) My name isn't there. There must be some mistake. (Stunned, she walks over and collapses in the chair) I did all that charity work for nothing. I didn't even like participating, but I knew I needed to volunteer.
Peter: (To Customer 2) Your name, please?
Customer 2: Oh, I'm probably not in the book. Maybe I haven't done enough for other people either. I'm not sure what I'm doing here.
Peter: I'd be happy to check for your name.
Customer 2: Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to look. My last name is Ashton, Jenny Ashton.
Peter: Just a moment, please. (Flips through the book to the A's)
Customer 2: If I do have a reservation, it's only because someone else called ahead for me. You know, paid my dues.
Peter: Yes, that does happen. Jennifer E. Ashton, you have a reservation. Congratulations, Jenny!
Customer 2: (Excitedly) Oh, my gosh!
Peter: If you'll follow me. (Leads her toward the door) So, who do you think called ahead for you?
(Blackout)
