ONE ACT PLAY

CHARACTERS:

1. GRANDPA
2. GRANDMA
3. SON
4. DAUGHTER
5. MOM
6. DAD
7. JEWISH GIRL
8. NAZI SOLDIER

PLAY:

(Grandpa n Grandma are sitting in the living room and listening to radio)

SCENE 1 [OPENING SCENE]

Now broadcasting live the words that will find their way to history:

(Hitler's speech)

(Germans,our nation suffers because of a hidden enemy-the Jewish people. They exploit our
economy, corrupt our culture, and threaten our races. To restore Germany’s strength and pride,
we must eliminate their influence and secure a future for the fatherland)

Grandpa listens to the now casting nazi news and barks a remark …..then grandma jumps in to
correct her husband leading to an argument

Grandpa: "Did you hear that? The man said the Jews are planting lettuce in the economy!"
Grandma: "Lettuce? Are you deaf? He said they’re planning to exit the economy!"
Grandpa: "Exit? That’s nonsense! It’s lettuce, and they’re sabotaging farmers!"
Grandma: "No, it’s fake money! They’re printing fake money, not planting vegetables!"
Grandpa: "Fake money? You’ve lost it, Martha. It’s lettuce—clear as day!"
Grandma: "You need your ears checked, George!"
Grandpa: "Me? You’re the one hearing nonsense!"

(Mom enters to keep the morning newspaper on the table)

GP: yes, you are free from the plague of old age…

Mother smirks

Mother: If you’re not too busy, would you mind being the hero who grabs these groceries from the
market?

(MOM comes and gives the list and GP rolls his eyes after seeing the list… and GM sighs
dramatically)

SCENE 2 [LIVING ROOM]

(DAD enters the scene on a call over the telephone ..and seems really mad at the person he is talking
to)

(He sits on the couch still talking)

(the two children enters a start pulling his hair 1 by 1 )

Father : You twooo!!!! What do you want

Children: Nothing ( and continues making funny faces)

(continues the hair pulling)

DAD(feds up and cuts the phone) : Rosa! Rosa! Rosa! Come quicklyyy

MOM: First the elders and now youuu!! What is the matter???

(DAD shushes and points towards the son and daughter )

MOM: You double trouble !!! , Mr. Never-Free would you mind atleast tackling your own kids?
Without my help??

DAD: Tackle the kids? I thought you meant tackling a mountain of paperwork. I’m not sure I can
multitask to superhero levels just yet!!

MOM: Oh, come on! That’s just a fancy way of saying you can’t even handle your own mini-me’s!"

Dad frowns

(Telephone rings again the son takes it and starts running around with his telephone)

20s (tom and jerry music in bg)

(The son and dad are chasing each other) (the son has father’s telephone in his hand)

(Daughter is cheering DAD for chasing Bro)

(by the end of the dialogue the son is out of the stage)

DAD: (furiously) "Slow down, Future Track Star! That’s not a sprint, it’s my phone!" Give it to me!!!!

(before DAD is done saying GP will enter the stage thus the awkward moment…

Father is running behind while Gpa pokes his stick making him father stumble

GM: Leave it, leave it…Come on lets have something..

GP: (suddenly getting delighted) ohhh!! Yesss yesss (rubs his belly)

(They all head towards the table. MOM serving food, DAD sulking and sits on the sofa, SON eating
chips and dreaming, DAUGHTER playing)

(doorbell rings)

(Daughter opens the door and sees the jewish girl and gets shocked)

DAUGHTER: (exaggerating) Whose this ugly on the door??

MOM: (sadly) Is this the way I have taught you??? These are your manners??

(Mom gives an angry stare to daughter)

(Daughter returns a sulky look and goes back to play, meanwhile DAD, GP, GM approaches the door)

JEWISH GIRL: (narrates her sad tale) "I was once a girl with dreams so bright, until that fateful day
when darkness stole my light. Taken from my home, left with no hope and no future, I now stand at
your doorstep, desperate for refuge. If you turn me away, they will hunt me down, and my life will be
lost forever."

(family gives sympathy except for the daughter and son is busy in his own matter)

SCENE 5 [MILITARY SCENE]

Soldier : The party has given us a sense of purpose, a unified vision. We stand for strength, order,
and the future of our great nation. But then there’s a girl . She’s been causing trouble, defying the
party’s order, and spreading ideas that don’t belong in our Germany. She’s no patriot. I’m going to
find her and make sure she understands the consequences of such rebellion. There’s no place for
disloyalty in this new world we’re building."

4 to 5 student volunteers will be dressed as soldiers.

Scene 6

The brother and sister are playing outside with a ball , and they see the soldier army approaching

Brother: Who are those men dressed in green? Do you recognize these cactuses?
Sister : (horrified) I know them , they are the soldiers of Nazi Party

Brother: I hope they didn’t listen to me , whewwww!!

Brother: I don’t know , you're the one with all the answers!"

Sister: They might be looking for that girl ! Remember ? she told us that she was on a lookout by
them

Brother : What do we do now? "We can’t stand by — she is human, and that makes her our
responsibility, just as we are to each other."

Sister : But we cant just go to our home and tell the girl to hide! This will raise their suspicion !

Brother: "I’ve got a brain too, you know! It’s not just for decoration!"

Sister : Keep this babbling aside! Tell me what you have on your mind!

Brother: Now , you’re going to trip and hurt yourself. Then, I’ll have to help you get home, and we
can explain to our parents how this danger is imminent . Trust me, this wont raise the army’s
suspicion.

Sister falls and brother takes her to home.

Scene 7 (House)

Sister and brother rushes in flinging open the door

Both together : Mom and Dad !!

Mother : DOUBLE TROUBLE !!!!!!!! what is the trouble now ?

Daughter : Yes, they are just outside the park , it is half dozens of them!

Mother: (father’s name) come here , no time is to be wasted.

Father: What is the matter? You look horrified

Mother: The Nazi soldiers are looking for(jewish girl name ) the are right outside the park

Father: Now what do we do ?

Gpa : I know !! We should hide her in the attic , It will make a hard time for the officers looking for
her ..

Father : Yes and .. (interrupted)

GM : Keep your composure, act as if everything is normal, and don't show any signs of distress.

DOORBELL RINGS

Mother: Here they come …..

Officer : Mr. we are here to inspect your house because we are looking for a traitor among us ..

Father : Certainly officer , GO ahead and please don’t cause any havoc in our house

Father smiles
The officer searches her eand there , everywhere but doesn’t finds the girl

Officer: Thank you Mr. , now we take your leave.

The officer leaves and the girl comes from the backstage…

Jewish girl : "Thank you for opening your hearts and your home to me when the world outside was
filled with fear. Your kindness and bravery saved my life, and I will never forget your sacrifice. You
gave me hope when it seemed lost, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

20 years later …

Book launch event

Daughter: It is our immense pleasure and honour to present to you our own book, Harmony.

Jewish Girl: In a world that is increasingly interconnected, yet divided by differences, we found
harmony because we are all part of the same global family. Despite the barriers that seek to
separate us, we share the same sky, the same earth, and the same dreams.

Daughter: When we are divided, we are weak. But when we unite, we prevail. Our strength lies not
in our differences, but in our shared humanity.

Jewish Girl: It’s not the color of our skin, or the language we speak, or the faith we follow that
defines us. What defines us is our ability to stand together, to lift each other up, no matter the
struggles we face.

Daughter: Unity isn’t about erasing what makes us unique; it’s about celebrating those differences,
for they make the world richer and more beautiful. When we embrace one another’s stories, we
create a tapestry of strength.

Jewish Girl: Together, we can face any challenge. When one falls, another will rise to help. This is the
true meaning of brotherhood and sisterhood—a bond that transcends all boundaries.

Daughter: As we close this chapter, let us remember: in the end, we are not strangers, we are family.
The future belongs to those who see beyond division and embrace each other in unity and love.