A run on can be used to liven up pack meetings between activities. Usually they start with an idea and build through a couple or few performances. A run on can be very useful when you need to stre...e...e...e...tch out your time. Like when the next den needs some setup time before their skit. Enjoy these!
Crying Skit - Each boy comes in crying, each carrying a handkerchief progressing from small to large (large to bigger--bed sheet). Someone asks why they are crying, and it's because they don't have a skit.
Water Skit - Cardboard scenery may be made (like desert scene). Each boy comes in crawling and crying for water and collapses on stage. Someone steps out on stage with a can of water, and all jump up, pull combs out of pockets, dip in water, and comb their hair.
Squirrels - 1st Scout just standing there. 2nd Scout runs on yelling “They are after me, they are after me!” 1st Scout: “What’s wrong?” 2nd Scout: “They are after me!” 1st Scout “Who’s after you?” 2nd Scout “The squirrels are after me, they think I’m nuts!” and runs off.
Stickin’ - Needed: Big stick - 1st Scout enters during break between skits, poking stick in ground and playing with it. 2nd Scout enters from other side and says “What you doing?” 1st Scout replies, “Just stickin’ around”
Spot Announcement - Annoucer--We interuppt this program for a spot announcement. Dog--(offstage) Arf, arf, arf. Announcer--Thank you, Spot.
Leafing - Need: one person, the M.C. a handful of leaves) (As the M.C. is talking, the man runs in, skipping and tossing the leaves one by one into the air. The sillier his actions, the better.) M.C.: What are you doing? Man: I'm leafing!
Thought for the Day - (Each one of these can be done as someone thoughtfully walking onstage, saying his line and walking off) 1) Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you criticize him, you are a mile away from him and you have his shoes. 2 ) A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation... 3) I believe five out of four people have trouble with fractions. 4) If quitters never win, and winners never quit, what fool came up with, "Quit while you're ahead?" 5) Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks? 6) What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men? 7) Employment applications and other forms often ask who should be notified in case of emergency. I think you should write: "The best doctor you can find."
As you can see, any one-liners can be made
into runons. It's best if they're related, but the point is to keep
the energy level up and to make sure everyone enjoys the show.
